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‘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)

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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

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 Guardian - UK

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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 Conversation

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

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

Evening Standard

Broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray remembered as ‘much loved mum and wife’ by family

Dame Jenni, who has died aged 75, was the longest-serving host in the history of BBC Radio 4 programme Woman’s Hour.

The Independent UK

Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC journalist and broadcaster, dies aged 75

Outgoing BBC director general Tim Davie called Dame Jenni a ‘broadcasting icon’

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Dame Jenni Murray dies: Former Woman's Hour presenter passes away aged 75

Tributes have been paid to the ‘broadcasting icon’ who leaves behind ‘an indelible legacy on generations of listeners’

The Independent UK

Former BBC Woman’s Hour presenter Dame Jenni Murray dies aged 75

The journalist became the longest-serving host in the BBC Radio 4 programme’s history before she left in 2020.

The Guardian - UK

Former BBC Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray dies aged 75

Veteran broadcaster interviewed prominent female leaders including Margaret Thatcher and Hillary Clinton

The Guardian - UK

The BBC’s Today has always had its critics – they speak to its importance

Letter: Responding to an article that asked whether the flagship Radio 4 news programme has lost its way, Francis Bown writes that it was ever thus

The Guardian - UK

Has Today had its day? BBC’s flagship Radio 4 show grapples with podcast age

As it searches for a new editor and presenter, programme is facing questions over its direction and status

Evening Standard

Malachi Kirby and David Sedaris among BBC audio drama awards winners

The ceremony was held at the BBC radio theatre in London on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Red Dwarf’s ‘visionary’ co-creator Rob Grant dies aged 70

Grant and Doug Naylor created the much-loved sci-fi sitcom in 1988

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