Humphrys Calls Today Programme Irritating | London News

John Humphrys blasts the BBC’s Today programme as “irritating” and “otiose,” slamming its superficiality — from excessive guest flattery and over-the-top welcomes to distracting filler phrases and overly dramatic presenter styles. He singles out departing host Amol Rajan for his theatrical emphasis on words, while also hinting he may quit listening if budget cuts force the show to rely on recycled news — turning “Today” into “Yesterday.” Despite its 5 million weekly listeners, Humphrys admits he’s not ready to abandon it… yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/202ff6cb7381bf9d