John Humphrys criticises successors on ‘irritating’ Today programme

The Guardian reports that John Humphrys, who presented BBC Radio 4's Today programme for more than three decades, is unimpressed with his successors. Now a listener himself, Humphrys says the show has become irritating, criticizing what he calls 'gratuitous gratitude' and excessive 'gushing' between hosts and guests. His trademark interviewing style was notably more pointed and confrontational—a stark contrast to what he's hearing now.

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