Sue MacGregor

Sue MacGregor, a veteran radio host, gained significant recognition as the host of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Woman’s Hour’ from 1972 to 1987. After gaining early broadcasting experience with SABC’s English-language radio service, MacGregor first joined the BBC in 1967 as a reporter for ‘The World At One’. Her impactful work on ‘Woman’s Hour’ spanned fifteen years, establishing her as a prominent voice in British radio. Her career continued to progress when she became one of the key presenters of the flagship ‘Today’ programme on BBC Radio 4 in 1984, a distinguished role she maintained until 2002.

Simultaneously, she chaired the esteemed book programme ‘A Good Read’ on BBC Radio 4 for seven years, during which she reviewed approximately 500 books before stepping down from the role in late 2010. Throughout her extensive career, MacGregor has been widely noted for her distinctive interviewing style and exceptional ability to engage with a diverse range of guests, which significantly contributed to the success of her programmes. She is an honorary graduate of several prestigious universities, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent, and Dundee, and has served as a trustee for UNICEF and the John Ellerman Foundation, demonstrating her commitment to philanthropic endeavors beyond broadcasting.