Martha Kearney Resigns from BBC Radio 4

Martha Kearney, a long-serving presenter on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, has announced her departure after six years, expressing excitement about transitioning to nature shows. Kearney, who has been with the BBC since 1988, will host a new interview series, This Natural Life, featuring guests like Cate Blanchett, focusing on nature and the environment. Despite a decline in traditional radio listening, Today's audience remains stable at 5.6 million weekly listeners, down from a peak in 2017. Kearney's exit leaves five hosts to share presenting duties, as the program faces competition from podcasts and commercial radio stations. Listeners and colleagues have praised Kearney's work and expressed support for her new venture into nature programming.