The Today Podcast

I cried after presenting my first Today programme

Amol and Nick are two of the BBC’s most experienced journalists. In this bonus episode of The Today Podcast they talk through their first day presenting Radio 4’s Today.They remember the emotion of those first mornings as well as their favourite moments on the UK’s most influential radio news programme.Also: find out what happens when a guest oversleeps and why Nick found himself running between Downing Street and a studio when Today was on air.Subscribe to The Today Podcast to get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories of the week every Thursday. With insights from behind the scenes of the programme.Get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 or email Today@bbc.co.ukThe Today Podcast is presented by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson. The producers are Tom Smithard and Stephanie Mitcalf. The editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson with their take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme.Subscribe to The Today Podcast on BBC Sounds so you don’t miss an episode.You can also listen any time on your smart speaker by saying “Smart Speaker, ask BBC Sounds to play The Today Podcast.” Amol and Nick are both presenters of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. Amol was the BBC’s media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he’s also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick was the BBC’s political editor for ten years before and was also ITV’s political editor.