Melvyn Bragg has announced he is stepping down from BBC Radio 4's In Our Time after 26 years in the role, and the star will be sorely missed by fans and fellow cast members Fans of the BBC show will miss the star (Image: Getty Images)

BBC Radio 4 legend Melvyn Bragg has departed In Our Time following more than 1,000 episodes at the helm of the acclaimed programme. ‌

The broadcaster, who dedicated 26 years to the show, will bid farewell this week whilst remaining with BBC Radio 4 in other capacities. ‌

Bragg reflected: "For a programme with a wholly misleading title which started from scratch with a six-month contract, it's been quite a ride. I have worked with many extremely talented and helpful people inside the BBC as well as some of the greatest academics around th

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