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Well it seems . . . he has gone!
At least, gone from the BBC Radio 4’s “ToDAY” morning programme.
Some have complimented his direct, forthright, interviews . . . even David Cameron, who earlier in today’s programme acknowledged that it was the responsibility of (such as) Humphrys “to hold people to account”.
However, like many others when I realise it is (to be) Humphrys behind the microphone on a morning, I physically “sigh” in anticipation of the abrupt, often irrelevant, personal, persistent, offensive, and agenda driven programme that is to follow.
I can do without such aggression at that time in the morning.
He will be missed. Thankfully.
. . . . Broadcaster John Humphrys is presenting his final edition of BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
His departure brings to a close his 32 years on the flagship show, during which time he built a reputation as a tenacious interrogator of politicians.
Thursday's programme will feature interviews with former prime ministers David Cameron and Tony Blair.
BBC director general Lord Hall said public figures would breathe "a sigh of relief" at Humphrys' departure.
Describing him as "a journalistic great", the director general wrote in The Daily Telegraph: "He is driven by a profound sense of justice and a deep distrust of authority. It means that he has always, unerringly, represented the listener and championed their right to know."
He added: "There is perhaps no greater tribute than the collective sigh of relief issued by leaders and public figures all over the country."
Humphrys has interviewed every prime minister on the programme from Margaret Thatcher to Theresa May, but has not grilled Boris Johnson since he came to power.
Today editor Sarah Sands joked that Mr Cameron, who is likely to be questioned about his decision to call the 2016 Brexit referendum, said he was coming on Thursday's programme "to make sure he got the old bugger out of the building".
"He doesn't let go," Sands said of Humphrys on Radio 4's The Media Show. "He's a terrier, so I think you should expect something exciting."
Humphrys with co-host Sue MacGregor in the Today production office in 1993
www.bbc.co.uk
At least, gone from the BBC Radio 4’s “ToDAY” morning programme.
Some have complimented his direct, forthright, interviews . . . even David Cameron, who earlier in today’s programme acknowledged that it was the responsibility of (such as) Humphrys “to hold people to account”.
However, like many others when I realise it is (to be) Humphrys behind the microphone on a morning, I physically “sigh” in anticipation of the abrupt, often irrelevant, personal, persistent, offensive, and agenda driven programme that is to follow.
I can do without such aggression at that time in the morning.
He will be missed. Thankfully.
. . . . Broadcaster John Humphrys is presenting his final edition of BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
His departure brings to a close his 32 years on the flagship show, during which time he built a reputation as a tenacious interrogator of politicians.
Thursday's programme will feature interviews with former prime ministers David Cameron and Tony Blair.
BBC director general Lord Hall said public figures would breathe "a sigh of relief" at Humphrys' departure.
Describing him as "a journalistic great", the director general wrote in The Daily Telegraph: "He is driven by a profound sense of justice and a deep distrust of authority. It means that he has always, unerringly, represented the listener and championed their right to know."
He added: "There is perhaps no greater tribute than the collective sigh of relief issued by leaders and public figures all over the country."
Humphrys has interviewed every prime minister on the programme from Margaret Thatcher to Theresa May, but has not grilled Boris Johnson since he came to power.
Today editor Sarah Sands joked that Mr Cameron, who is likely to be questioned about his decision to call the 2016 Brexit referendum, said he was coming on Thursday's programme "to make sure he got the old bugger out of the building".
"He doesn't let go," Sands said of Humphrys on Radio 4's The Media Show. "He's a terrier, so I think you should expect something exciting."
Humphrys with co-host Sue MacGregor in the Today production office in 1993
John Humphrys hosts his final Today programme
The veteran presenter bows out on Thursday after 32 years on the flagship show.
www.bbc.co.uk
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