Today was launched on the BBC Home Service on 28 October 1957 as a programme of "topical talks" to give listeners an alternative to listening to light music. … See more

Among the newsreaders are Chris Aldridge, Viji Alles, Charles Carroll, Lisa Costello, Mark Forrest, Caroline Nicholls, Tina Ritchie, Alan Smith, Tom Sandars, and Jane Steel. See more

• Jenny Abramsky (1986–1987)
• Phil Harding (1987–1993)
• Roger Mosey (1993–1997)
• Rod Liddle (1998–2002)
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The programme has a regular slot for sports news and items, "Sports Desk", between 26 and 30 minutes past each hour, regularly presented by Garry Richardson (from … See more

The longest serving presenter on Today was John Humphrys, who presented the programme for 32 years and 260 days between 1987 and 2019.
• Robert Hudson (1964–1968)
• John Tidmarsh (1968–1969) See more

Beginning in 2003, for over one week at the end of December, guest editors have been invited to commission items for one edition of the programme. These usually reflect their social or … See more

In 2001, the Today programme created a system of message boards allowing the users of its web site to challenge thinking on current affairs with all those contributing. Available statistics indicate the amassing, over five years, of up to 18,000 separate … See more