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Tracey Emin to be guest editor on Radio 4 Today show | Tracey Emin to be guest editor on Radio 4 Today show |
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Artist Tracey Emin and comedian Stewart Lee will be guest editors of BBC Radio 4's Today show over the festive period. | Artist Tracey Emin and comedian Stewart Lee will be guest editors of BBC Radio 4's Today show over the festive period. |
Also unveiled are London Olympics chief Lord Coe and former House of Commons speaker Baroness Boothroyd. | Also unveiled are London Olympics chief Lord Coe and former House of Commons speaker Baroness Boothroyd. |
Since 2003, public figures including Blur's Damion Albarn and Oscar-winner Colin Firth have been invited to steer the current affairs programme between Boxing day and New Year. | Since 2003, public figures including Blur's Damion Albarn and Oscar-winner Colin Firth have been invited to steer the current affairs programme between Boxing day and New Year. |
Emin appeared on the Today programme in May to launch her latest exhibition. | Emin appeared on the Today programme in May to launch her latest exhibition. |
Ceri Thomas, editor of Today said "the wonderful thing about the Guest Editors is that they bring us new thoughts and new perspectives." | |
"This year's line-up will surprise us and our listeners with the ideas which will fill the programme between Christmas and New Year." | |
Lord Coe is due to edit the programme on 26 December, followed by entrepreneur Mo Ibrahim on 27 December and Emin on 28 December. | Lord Coe is due to edit the programme on 26 December, followed by entrepreneur Mo Ibrahim on 27 December and Emin on 28 December. |
Former chairman of Lloyds, Sir Victor Blank, will take the helm on 29 December and Baroness Boothroyd is due to front the programme on 30 December. | Former chairman of Lloyds, Sir Victor Blank, will take the helm on 29 December and Baroness Boothroyd is due to front the programme on 30 December. |
New Years Eve will see comedian Stewart Lee in the editor's chair. | New Years Eve will see comedian Stewart Lee in the editor's chair. |