BBC Appoints Rebecca Keating as Editor of Radio 4's Today Programme

The BBC has appointed Rebecca Keating as the new editor of Radio 4's Today programme, replacing Owenna Griffiths who held the position for over five years. Keating brings nearly two decades of BBC experience, having worked on prominent news shows including The World at One, PM, Broadcasting House, and The World This Weekend on Radio 4, where she currently serves as assistant editor. She previously held senior roles on BBC One's news at Six and Ten and Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Keating expressed honor at leading the programme, emphasizing its critical role in accountability and public discourse amid growing challenges to truth. John McAndrew, the BBC's director of live and daily news, highlighted hopes that her leadership will attract new audiences while honoring the programme's legacy. Today remains the BBC's leading radio news programme, with recent listener figures showing 5.61 million tuning in during late 2025. Keating's career includes coverage of major events such as Queen Elizabeth II's death, elections, and international conflicts. She joined the BBC from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and will collaborate with presenters including Amol, Anna, Emma, Justin, and Nick.