Mishal Husain Preparing to Exit BBC Radio 4Today Programme After 11 Years
The veteran broadcaster is in discussions about her next role at the BBC, with interim and potential long-term replacements being considered.
- Mishal Husain, a presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme since 2013, is reportedly planning to step down in the coming weeks.
- Husain, who has worked at the BBC for over 25 years, is expected to take a five-week paid leave in January, a benefit for long-serving employees, with her future role at the corporation yet to be finalized.
- BBC Europe editor Katya Adler is expected to serve as an interim replacement during Husain’s leave, while other potential successors include ITV’s Anushka Asthana and BBC’s Sarah Smith.
- Husain has hinted at her decision to leave, citing the challenges of the early morning schedule and reflecting on the next phase of her career.
- The Today programme, which has seen a slight increase in listeners recently, continues to evolve its lineup and format to appeal to a broader and younger audience.
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