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BBC to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight after more than 50 years

News programme broadcast every weekday evening is one of first victims of corporation’s drive to cut £500m in costs BBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight is to be axed after more than 50 years, as part of a first round of…

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The GuardianJun 17, 2026, 2:09 PM

BBC to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight after more than 50 years

News programme broadcast every weekday evening is one of first victims of corporation’s drive to cut £500m in costs BBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight is to be axed after more than 50 years, as part of a first round of sweeping cuts that will result in other shows being cut and the departure of hundreds of staff. The 45-minute news programme, broadcast every weekday evening on Radio 4, is one of the first victims of a savings drive that will also put entire BBC channels and radio stations under review. Continue reading...

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