Now Show axes Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn

...in the name of diversity

Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn have been axed from Radio 4’s Now Show – in the name of diversity. Both have been long-standing stalwarts of the 18-year-old topical show, but will not be returning when it returns to air this autumn. Holmes, who also hosts a daily show on TalkRadio, tweeted yesterday: ‘Sad to announce I've been axed from @BBCNowShow as "we want to recast with more women and diversity" Tsk. …

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