Legendary BBC Radio 4 host John Humphrys is speaking out against the current state of his former show, the Today programme. In a scathing critique published in The Guardian, Humphrys expresses his frustration with the "gratuitous gratitude" and "gushing" interactions between the host and guests, a far cry from the tough, incisive questioning he was known for during his 32-year tenure. Humphrys, who delighted and infuriated listeners in equal measure with his sharp wit and pointed style, now finds himself tuning in as a listener and is dismayed by the show's new tone. His comments have sparked debate about the evolution of the Today programme and the changing face of journalism.
Ex-presenter of BBC Radio 4 show complains in Guardian of ‘gratuitous gratitude’ and ‘gushing’ between host and guestFor more than three decades, John Humphrys delighted and infuriated listeners in equal measure as he confronted the nation’s politicians in his trademark, pointed style on the Today programme.Now a listener himself, the former presenter of the BBC’s flagship radio news show is just as pointed in his assessment of the current incarnation of the programme. His verdict? It’s irritating. Continue reading...
