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Melvyn Bragg steps down from presenting In Our Time


After 26 years on the programme, the legendary presenter bids farewell to the series

Tim Davie, BBC Director General, says: “Melvyn’s passion for the arts, his intellectual curiosity, and his unwavering commitment to public service broadcasting over the last 60-plus years have enriched the lives of millions. To mark the end of an era, later this year Radio 4 will be airing some of Melvyn’s most cherished episodes and there will also be a curated selection on BBC Sounds chosen by some of In Our Time's most notable fans. There have also been non-fiction books – The Adventure of English, The Impact of The King James Bible, On Giants’ Shoulders, Rich: The Life of Richard Burton, William Tyndale: A Very Brief History.

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