This is a very sad day for us all, but particularly for today's BBC that struggles to provide high quality historical content. I'm praying they pick a presenter even close to MB's level but I suspect my prayers will go unanswered. 👏👏 Bravo Melvyn and happy retirement.
BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) profile pictureBBC Press Office
@bbcpress3 Sep 2025
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.

Sep 4, 2025 · 4:24 PM UTC

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I just hope they don’t get some ‘happening’ new presenter and dumb it down claiming they are looking for a new audience.
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Sadly I suspect that is exactly what will happen
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Well now that “Between the Covers” is cancelled Sara Cox is free…
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Oh god. I remember there was an episode where the 3 guests talked about how reading books took time, and how it was a bit of a chore to have to read them. On a book show. Supposed to recommend books. On the BBC.
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I've already nominated you to fill his shoes and @nickfshort has seconded me. You remembered to didn't you Nick? – at Horsforth, England
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