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Glenny Takes Reins of BBC Radio 4's 'In Our Time'
3 Dec
Summary
- Misha Glenny, 67, is the new presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'In Our Time'.
- He succeeds Melvyn Bragg, who hosted over 1,000 episodes spanning 27 years.
- The new series of 'In Our Time' begins on January 15.
Misha Glenny, a celebrated journalist, broadcaster, and author, is set to become the new presenter of BBC Radio 4's "In Our Time." The 67-year-old will take the helm when the highly popular series, which explores human culture, resumes next month. This transition follows Melvyn Bragg's departure after an extensive 27-year tenure, during which he hosted over 1,000 episodes of the esteemed program.
Glenny, known for his work on international affairs and history, expressed his honor in assuming the role. He aims to uphold the show's legacy of engaging discussions and intellectual curiosity that listeners have come to expect. Glenny will join Bragg for a special conversation on December 24th during Bragg's guest-edited "Today" program to reflect on the show's past and future.
The new "In Our Time" series is scheduled to begin on January 15. The program continues to be a leading on-demand audio offering globally, with significant popularity among younger audiences on BBC Sounds. Bragg praised Glenny's suitability for the role, citing his broad knowledge and conversational skills, while BBC Radio 4 expressed confidence in Glenny's ability to build upon Bragg's remarkable legacy.
