Martha Kearney: Last News

Martha Kearney, a host on BBC Radio 4, has shared news that she'll be leaving her presenting role on the Today programme after six years of service. She will continue to run the show up until the next General Election, then with a heartfelt goodbye, she'll leave the high-profile broadcast.Talking about her choice to step down, Martha only had wonderful things to say about the popular radio show. She expressed: "I have loved working on Today with its incredible reach and influence but now it's time to move on to pastures new - literally." Martha continued: “I am really looking forward to sharing my passion for nature in an exciting new series as well as a much-loved favourite programme.

In a new interview with BBC Radio 4, Paul McCartney revealed that a previously unreleased Beatles song is coming in 2023, and artificial intelligence programs were used in its creation. Speaking with Today's Martha Kearney, McCartney gave his thoughts on AI's "scary, but exciting" advancements before revealing that Peter Jackson, director of the 2022 Beatles documentary Get Back, was able to use AI tools to "extricate" John Lennon's vocals from a cassette demo.

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BBC Radio as she revealed what words she had for new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.The 81-year-old is known for her outrageous TV moments, several of which include swearing during live broadcasts and nothing changed during her appearance on Radio 4's Today programme on Saturday (October 15) morning.The Bafta-winning actress was on the show to pay tribute to her late Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane who passed away on Friday (October 14).READ MORE: Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72 as fans pay tribute to Cracker iconAt the end of the interview, she told presenters Martha Kearney and Justin Webb that she ran into the former health secretary, who had been interviewed on the same programme just before her, and how she wished him good luck in his new role.Causing ripples on the airwaves, she said: "When I saw him there I just said you've get a hell of a job, the best of luck. What I really wanted to say was "f*** you, you b******".

BBC Breakfast star tragically died aged 66 at the end of August after being diagnosed with the cancer in 2017.Bill's former Breakfast co-stars like Charlie Stayt, Naga Munchetty, Susanna Reid, and Sian Williams were among those who attended his funeral on Friday afternoon (September 16).READ MORE: Ex-BBC Breakfast hosts now – terminal cancer, near-death experience and stalker hellMike Bushell, Charlotte Hawkins, Martha Kearney, Louise Minchin, and Nick Robinson also attended the private ceremony. which took place at the Holy Trinity church in Blythburgh, Suffolk.Six pallbearers carried Turnbull's oak coffin, which was decorated with a red rose and purple bouquet, including his two sons and son-in-law.Naga, who worked with Bill for several years, told the PA agency: "Bill was the grammar hammer; he was so on top of his grammar plurals, singulars… He was all over it."He was passionate about the job and passionate about the journalism and passionate about the audience."The audience was all that mattered and all that does matter and Bill never forgot that – he was a joy to sit beside."To sit next to Bill was always an experience, it was always fun, it was always focused but it was also about the audience."It was telling the story, being part of the story, which is always a privilege, and hearing people’s experiences and helping to relay those to our audience.

BBC broadcasters including Sian Williams, Charlie Stayt, Susanna Reid and Naga Munchetty were among those celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Turnbull at his funeral.

John Humphrys left, after 32 years on the programme, and Webb is holding court - conducting proceedings and honouring his old friend and colleague in a memorable tribute show. It was, he says, one of the highlights of his career.Webb has been a Today presenter for 11 years.

Dame Jenni Murray announced she was also leaving Woman’s Hour after presenting the show for 33 years.The 70-year-old said: ‘I’ve spent nearly half my life with Woman’s Hour and it’s been a privilege and delight to inform, educate and entertain a loyal and growing audience of women and men.‘Saying goodbye will be very hard to do, but it’s time to move on.’The presenters’ replacements have yet to be announced. Garvey joined Woman’s Hour in 2007 to replace Martha Kearney, who had presented the radio staple for nine years.