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Desmond John Humphrys (born 17 August 1943) is a Welsh broadcaster. From 1981 to 1987 he was the main presenter of the Nine O'Clock News, the flagship BBC News television programme, and from 1987 until 2019 he presented on the BBC Radio 4 breakfast programme Today.
Feb 6, 2021 · The veteran broadcaster and former Today presenter will step down as host of the long-running quiz show in March 2021. He said it was time to finish after more than 750 episodes and wished his successor well.
Feb 6, 2021 · The broadcaster announced his retirement from the BBC Two quiz show in his Daily Mail column. He also revealed he did not vote for Boris Johnson in the 2019 election and criticised the BBC impartiality rules.
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Feb 6, 2021 · Broadcaster Humphrys built a reputation as a tenacious interrogator of politicians on BBC Radio 4's Today show, stepping down as a presenter on the show in September...
Oct 3, 2019 · After 32 years of co-presenting BBC Radio 4's Today, John Humphrys knew exactly how he wanted his final programme to sound.
Sep 19, 2019 · John Humphrys is stepping down from BBC Radio 4's flagship news show after 32 years of grilling interviewees. Politicians of all stripes, from Tony Blair to Jacob Rees-Mogg, share their experiences and opinions on his forensic and combative style.
Sep 23, 2022 · John Humphrys: What I learnt from 18 years on Mastermind Having been at the helm for 735 episodes, the ex-host of the iconic quiz offers a unique an insight to what it’s like behind the scenes
