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The Latest Breaking News from Radio 4

Why UK radio listenership has climbed to a record high of 51 million

New stations drive surged in listeners

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day condemned as ‘historically ignorant’ by Professor Alice Roberts

Faith-based segment, which airs during the ‘Today’ programme, has attracted controversy in the past

The Independent UK

Edward Stourton obituary

Presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme whose sacking caused outrage among his loyal listeners

The Guardian - UK

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BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68

Corporation pays tribute to ‘outstanding’ journalist who presented shows including Today and One O’Clock News

The Guardian - UK

Edward Stourton death: Veteran BBC Radio 4 presenter dies aged 68

The broadcaster and journalist was best known for presenting a number of current affairs programmes including Today and World At One

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 4 presenter Edward Stourton dies aged 68

The broadcaster and journalist was best known for presenting a number of current affairs programmes including Today and World At One.

The Independent UK

Enyd Williams obituary

Director and producer of BBC radio dramas whose inspired casting of June Whitfield as Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple proved a hit with listeners

The Guardian - UK

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Longest-serving Archers actor Patricia Greene dies aged 95

The 95-year-old had played Jill Archer since 1957.

Evening Standard

Reverend Richard Coles ‘annoyed’ over BBC decision that led to Radio 4 exit: ‘You have no control’

Coles hosted ‘Saturday Live’ for 12 years between 2011 an 2013, until production relocated to Cardiff

The Independent UK

‘Four white presenters feels retro’ – is the BBC Today programme doomed?

With bosses at the BBC prioritising social media platforms over radio, things feel apocalyptic at the broadcaster’s flagship news show – especially given the lack of diversity. Is this it?

The Guardian - UK

Age UK urges ‘leave no-one behind’ as BBC ends long-wave radio broadcasts

BBC Radio 4 had its long-wave service permanently switched off at 1am on Saturday.

Evening Standard

BBC shuts down Radio 4 along with long wave service after almost a century

THE BBC has shut down its long wave radio service after almost 100 years ...

The National (Scotland)

BBC turns off iconic radio service after almost a century

The move happened at 1am on Saturday

The Independent UK

BBC ends its long wave radio broadcasts after almost a century

BBC Radio 4 had its long wave service permanently switched off at 1am on Saturday.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Today programme suffers ‘body blow’ as BBC prioritises social and digital content

Staff at Radio 4 show, which has 5 million listeners, told making content for likes of TikTok will take precedence for correspondents

The Guardian - UK

Pointless words that litter our language are, like, so unnecessary

Letters: Readers reflect on Louis de Bernières’s dislike of imprecise and redundant speech

The Conversation

BBC to cut 550 jobs across news and radio – here’s what it means for audiences

The BBC has announced 550 job cuts as part of a plan to save £500 million. Coming in the middle of the process of renewing its royal charter, this adds to uncertainly over the BBC’s future in terms of its purpose, funding and place in an increasingly divided UK.

The Independent UK

David Morrissey condemns BBC cuts: ‘We should all be very concerned’

More than 1,800 will be lost as a result of cost-cutting measures announced this week

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International Business Times UK

BBC Reveals 550 News Jobs and 700 Corporate Roles Will Be Axed as It Targets £500 Million in Savings

The BBC will cut 1,250 jobs, including 550 news roles, as part of a cost-saving plan aimed at delivering £500 million in annual savings.

Evening Standard

Nandy says she has concerns over BBC’s announcement of cuts to content division

The corporation previously announced plans to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight programme after more than 50 years on air.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday news quiz: Channel skirmishes, stolen mopeds and drum disasters

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Independent UK

Longtime BBC panellist admits ‘I don’t know how long I’ve got to live’ in last appearance on gardening show

Matthew Biggs has been a regular on Gardeners’ Question Time since 1994

Evening Standard

Clare Balding to host new BBC Radio 4 literary quiz show

The show is one of a series of quiz pilots that will air on Sunday afternoons on BBC Radio 4 this summer.

The Guardian - UK

‘Unserious’ pop music is also worthy of Radio 4 coverage

Letters: Don’t assume all Today listeners enjoy the same things, writes Eve Orange. Plus a letter from Henry Fryer

The Guardian - UK

Dame Jenni Murray obituary

Fearless broadcaster who was the longest-serving presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour

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