Past Forward: A Century of Sound, hosted by Greg Jenner, returns to BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds at 1:45pm for the next two weeks. Starting Monday 21st March, Past Forward uses a random date generator to alight somewhere in the BBC’s vast archive over the past 100 years. Greg hears an archive clip for the first time at the top of the programme, and uses it as a starting point in a journey towards the present day.
Both Jenni Murray and Samira Ahmed will be trying to come up with the most niche answers possible this Saturday evening at 8pm on BBC One’s Pointless.
Martin Lewis will be presenting Good Morning Britain next week on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd March from 6am on ITV.
Sian Williams has announced that she will be leaving Channel 5 News in the Spring to take up more wide-ranging opportunities.
Sian, who is also a Doctor of Psychology (having passed her Doctorate last year), will continue to host her regular one-on-one interview strand, Mind Matters with Dr Sian for 5 News. She will also work with Channel 5 and ITN on special projects and documentaries.
Sian said: “It’s always difficult to decide to leave when you love the work and the people, and where the viewers reward you with such loyalty. I’m privileged to have had this role for more than six years, to have helped bring new audiences to the news and Channel 5 and to launch a successful hour-long show, with space to explore issues like our mental health and wellbeing.
Off-screen, I know how huge and urgent the need for help and support is, having worked as a psychologist in the NHS, the charity sector and in family settings. I’ll be continuing work in this area while also uniting my passion and commitment to mental wellbeing with broadcasting.”
We are looking forward to working with Sian on new upcoming projects.
Jon Snow returns to Channel 4 with a fast-turnaround film assessing the threat of nuclear action from Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Saturday 19th March at 6:30pm. In, “What If Putin Goes Nuclear?” Jon will examine the possible use of nuclear weapons as part of the conflict in Ukraine, after the Russian president revealed his strategic nuclear force is on high alert.
Louise Minchin asks if enough is being done to tackle stalking in the UK on her ITV Tonight programme, “The Truth About Stalking” on Thursday 10th March at 8:30pm. Having been subjected to a campaign of threats and harassment online herself, Louise looks at how culprits can be identified and caught.
Angela Rippon returns this weekend as the voice of The Wall. Hosted by Danny Dyer, contestants will answer questions for the chance to win life-changing prizes. New episodes air Saturdays at 7pm on BBC One.
Hosted by Cathy Newman, the prestigious RTS Media awards take place tomorrow night at the Grosvenor House Hotel, celebrating creative and excellent journalism for both news and current affairs.
Louise Minchin will be hosting the brand new Wattbike podcast ‘Push Your Peak’. In this series, Louise will sit down with superhuman athletes and coaches who’ve accomplished extraordinary things in order to learn what it takes to keep going. Tune in to hear these inspiring stories starting Wednesday 23rd February on all major podcast providers.
As more and more people are commuting after the work from home guidance was lifted, Adam Shaw looks at the true cost of train travel on his Tonight film, airing Thursday 17th February at 7:30pm on ITV.