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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 · 6 February 2021. PA Media. Humphrys is best known as a former presenter of BBC Radio 4's Today show. John Humphrys will step down as host of long-running BBC quiz Mastermind at the end of the...
Oct 3, 2019 · Entertainment reporter. After 32 years of co-presenting BBC Radio 4's Today, John Humphrys knew exactly how he wanted his final programme to sound. "I had told the big boss that I wanted to...
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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.
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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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Sep 19, 2019 · Once described as "the listeners' champion", John Humphrys has spent 32 years grilling interviewees on the Today programme. On Thursday he is stepping down from BBC Radio 4's flagship news show...
