Having presented well over 1,000 episodes of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 series, Melvyn Bragg has made the decision to step down from In Our Time following the series which aired earlier this year Read more ➡️ bbc.in/3K0J2RE
Melvyn Bragg smiles to camera wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt and blue/green patterned tie. He stands at a railway station on the platform.

ALT Melvyn Bragg smiles to camera wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt and blue/green patterned tie. He stands at a railway station on the platform.

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NOOOO! This programme represented culture in its true sense (not just as a lazy synonym for the arts). Sadly, even if there were someone up to taking on the job, I fear that no broadcaster would ever dare commission such a shamelessly intellectual programme in future.

Sep 3, 2025 · 12:39 PM UTC

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