Statement on Radio 4’s Saturday Review

Radio 4’s Controller Gwyneth Williams has today confirmed that Saturday Review will continue to be broadcast on Radio 4. Williams has decided to retain the programme beyond the autumn as part of Radio 4’s distinctive overall arts and cultural offer to audiences.

Published: 26 July 2017
The initial decision to close Saturday Review was a difficult one to make, but after a great deal of consideration I will be keeping the show on air at this time
— Gwyneth Williams, Controller, Radio 4

Gwyneth Williams said: “The initial decision to close Saturday Review was a difficult one to make, but after a great deal of consideration I will be keeping the show on air at this time. Bearing in mind the challenging financial climate I am glad that, for now, I’m able to have both Front Row and Saturday Review as part of Radio 4’s ambitious and wide-ranging arts content.”

Saturday Review is presented by Tom Sutcliffe and is broadcast on Saturday nights at 7.15pm.

Radio 4’s flagship arts & culture programme Front Row is broadcast on weeknights at 7.15pm.

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