Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4’s Today programme to start own company

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Michael Savage Media editorJanuary 15, 2026 at 02:05 PM

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Amol Rajan is leaving his role as a presenter on BBC Radio 4's Today programme to launch his own company focused on the creator economy. Rajan, who described the move as unleashing his "inner entrepreneur," will continue to host the BBC's University Challenge and his Radical podcast. His departure creates another vacancy on the flagship radio show, which has seen its audience decline to over 5 million weekly listeners. Rajan cited the influence of figures in the digital media landscape, such as YouTube and TikTok creators, as his motivation for the career change. He will be following a similar path to other media personalities who have built their own businesses on digital platforms.

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