Andrew Marr is leaving as presenter of the BBC’s flagship political TV programme after 16 years to join Global in an exclusive deal to present shows with “no filter” on LBC and Classic FM.
Marr will host a brand new, opinion-led programme where he will “give his view on the biggest issues of the moment”, along with guests.
He will also present a brand-new programme on Classic FM and interview guests from the worlds of politics and the arts.
Marr has also agreed to present a new weekly podcast on Global Player – Global’s news and entertainment hub – and will write a regular column for LBC.co.uk
He has hosted the BBC’s flagship political programme, The Andrew Marr Show, for the past 16 years and regularly presents on BBC Radio 4. He is also an acclaimed documentary-maker and author, having written more than a dozen books.
Marr said: “Coming to Global gives me a new freedom – to do fast-paced, very regular political journalism on LBC with no filter, in entirely my own voice.
“On Classic FM, I’ll be exploring my love of classical music, and culture generally, with some surprising guests. I feel I’m joining a young, hungrily ambitious and exciting company and I can’t wait to get stuck in.”
Marr added earlier today in a Tweet that he would join Global in the New Year.
Ashley Tabor-King, founder and executive president of Global, added: “Andrew is one of the finest and most respected broadcasters and journalists of our time and we are honoured to welcome him to the Global family, especially at a moment when we are celebrating record audience figures. LBC now takes its next step.”
