Summary
Rebecca Keating has been named the new editor of the BBC Radio 4's Today programme. She has worked at the BBC for 20 years and is currently an assistant editor on several key Radio 4 shows. Keating is taking over from Owenna Griffiths, who held the position for over five years.
Key Facts
- Rebecca Keating is the new editor of Radio 4's Today programme.
- Keating has worked at the BBC for nearly 20 years.
- She currently works as an assistant editor on Radio 4's The World at One, PM, Broadcasting House, and The World This Weekend.
- Keating has also worked on major news programs like the News at Six and Ten on BBC One.
- Today is a major news programme on BBC radio with 5.61 million listeners recently.
- Keating will replace Owenna Griffiths, who was editor for over five years.
- BBC’s John McAndrew hopes Keating will attract new audiences while keeping Today’s traditional value.
