Rebecca Keating Takes Helm of BBC's Today Show

0:00On April 2nd, BBC Radio 4's today program just got a new editor, Rebecca Keating, who's been grinding at the BBC for nearly 20 years. She's taking the helm of their top news show, known for sharp interviews and big scoops. Keating's currently assistant editor on Radio 4 hits like the world at 1, PM, Broadcasting House, and the world this weekend. She's climbed from senior spots on BBC One's news at 6 and 10, plus Sunday, with Laura Quinceburg. Listeners and insiders are buzzing because Keating sees today as crucial for sifting truth in a messy world and grilling those in power. She started on the show 10 years back as an output editor and calls leading it a massive honor. She's replacing O'Winn a Griffiths after more than five years in the chair, stepping up after covering huge events like Queen Elizabeth II's, Death, Elections and Wars and Ukraine, Gaza and Iran. The show's pulling 5.61 million listeners in the last three months of 2025.

1:01BBC News Director Jar McAnjure says her fresh energy will snag new fans across platforms without losing that classic vibe, teaming with presenters like Amal, Anna, Emma, Justin and Nick Keating's ready to push today into its next chapter. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.