Amol Rajan to leave Today later this year

Amol Rajan will step down from Radio 4’s Today programme later in 2026 while continuing his work on University Challenge and his Radical podcast.

He has been part of the presenting team since 2021, having joined the BBC a decade earlier as its first media editor. In a statement, he said it felt like the right moment to move on, adding that working with the Today team had been a privilege. He also confirmed plans to focus on building a new company while remaining involved in long-running BBC projects.

Amol said he was “extremely excited to jump into the Great Digital Narnia of the Creator Economy, and build my own company,” while stressing that he was not leaving the BBC. He also paid tribute to colleagues, describing the programme’s leadership as “exceptionally well-led”.

Today editor Owenna Griffiths said he is “an exceptional talent with a rare combination of intellectual dexterity and a brilliant sense of humour,” noting that he would be missed by the whole team.

BBC Radio 4’s Controller, Mohit Bakaya, acknowledged the impact Amol has had on the programme and welcomed the fact he will continue to contribute to Radio 4 through Radical and other future projects.

BBC News Director John McAndrew said Amol had brought “a real breath of fresh air to Today” and confirmed that the presenting line-up will continue to evolve. A decision on his successor will be announced in due course.