Melvyn Bragg steps down from presenting In Our Time

Sad news. 'In Our Time' episodes are actually timeless, I am frequently amazed by the quality of episodes from over twenty years ago.

Frankly, I believe that instead of finding a new presenter, the BBC could be retire the whole series and its legend. Let the new presenter start a new series, even if the set-up remains the same (including having further discussions with a cup of tea after the radio time limit has ended)

I know what you mean, but I have a feeling that if this series ends it's not going to be replaced by anything that's its equal in terms of intellectual depth. Feels to be like keeping the brand would keep the producers focused on what makes it great.