Jenni Murray pictured in 2016 David Hartley/ShutterstockDame Jenni Murray, the veteran journalist best known as the longest-serving host of the BBC’s Woman’s Hour, has died at the age of 75. Advertisement“During her decades at Woman’s Hour, she helped shape the national conversation with intelligence, rigour and a remarkable ability to connect with audiences. She continued to work in journalism following her Woman’s Hour departure, writing for the likes of the Daily Mail and Saga magazine. Dame Jenni was, simply put, a broadcasting icon. “Throughout her three groundbreaking decades on Woman’s Hour, Jenni created a safe space for her audience thanks to her warmth, intelligence and courage.

Source: Huffington Post March 20, 2026 19:37 UTC