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After more than 26 years and over 1,000 episodes, Melvyn Bragg has stepped down from presenting BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time.

The broadcaster has hosted every edition of the long-running series since it launched in 1998, covering subjects ranging from the age of the Universe to Zenobia, Queen of the Palmyrene Empire. Over that time he has welcomed hundreds of leading academics and reached audiences worldwide.
In Our Time remains one of Radio 4’s most listened to programmes and is consistently popular on BBC Sounds, particularly with listeners under 35. While he will no longer front the series, Bragg will continue to contribute to Radio 4, with a new project already planned for 2026.
Talking about his decision, Bragg said: “For a programme with a wholly misleading title which started from scratch with a six-month contract, it’s been quite a ride! I much look forward to continuing to work for the BBC on Radio 4. Thank you for listening.”
BBC Director General Tim Davie praised his impact: “Through In Our Time on Radio 4 he has brought depth, insight, and humanity to our airwaves every single week for more than a quarter of a century.”
Radio 4 Controller Mohit Bakaya added: “His fierce intellect, coupled with a wonderful curiosity and extraordinary passion for knowledge, marks him out as one of the broadcasting greats. Though we will miss him on In Our Time, he leaves behind a unique legacy.”
Radio 4 will broadcast a curated selection of Bragg’s most favourite episodes later this year, available on air and BBC Sounds. A new presenter for In Our Time will be announced in due course.

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BBC Radio Scotland will launch a brand-new Saturday morning programme as Amy Irons and Steven Mill join forces for The Saturday Show.

The new programme will air weekly from 9am to 12noon following Good Morning Scotland. It will feature big-name guests, a round-up of the weekend’s sport, music, news and interaction with listeners.
Amy, who is well known to BBC audiences for her work on Reporting Scotland: News at Seven, Hogmanay coverage, and the Sacked in the Morning podcast with Craig Levein, said she was excited about the new role.
“Saturday mornings are a special time of the week, with lots going on for our audience and I can’t wait to keep them company,” she explained.
Steven, who currently presents across Bauer Scotland and has a passion for Scottish football, said working with Amy again would be a highlight.
“We’re both passionate about our sport, and when you throw the Scottish sense of humour into the mix along with listener chat and guests, I know it’s going to be lots of fun,” he added.
Victoria Easton Riley, Head of Audio and Events at BBC Scotland, commented: “We’re delighted to launch The Saturday Show with Amy and Steven at the helm. Their chemistry, humour, and infectious enthusiasm make them the perfect pair to bring the audience a boost of energy and entertainment at the start of the weekend.”
The new show will follow Good Morning Scotland which airs from 8am to 9am each Saturday. The first edition of The Saturday Show will be on BBC Radio Scotland from 9am on 20 September and on BBC Sounds.

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