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Misha Glenny Takes Over BBC's In Our Time in 2026

12/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Misha Glenny, journalist, will become the presenter of BBC Radio 4's In Our Time, starting January 15, 2026.
Misha Glenny succeeds Melvyn Bragg, who hosted the show for more than 27 years.
Glenny is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster who reported on the fall of communism and has presented The Invention Of….
Bragg expressed delight at Glenny's appointment, with a discussion planned on December 24.

History

Historical Context

Launched on October 15, 1998, "In Our Time" transformed BBC Radio 4's landscape under Melvyn Bragg, attracting over two million weekly listeners by 2023. The program, which has aired more than 1,000 episodes, will see Misha Glenny take over as host in 2026, reflecting the evolving media landscape and the ongoing importance of intellectual discourse in society.

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Story summary

Misha Glenny, journalist, will become the presenter of BBC Radio 4's In Our Time, starting January 15, 2026.
Misha Glenny succeeds Melvyn Bragg, who hosted the show for more than 27 years.
Glenny is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster who reported on the fall of communism and has presented The Invention Of….
Bragg expressed delight at Glenny's appointment, with a discussion planned on December 24.

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