The best radio of 2013: Miranda Sawyer's choice

The Today programme's Mishal Husain: only one in eight breakfast and drive-time shows are hosted by a woman. Photograph: Graeme Robertson Changes at the top of the BBC meant that we finished the year with a clear statement of intent. The BBC is actively recruiting more female presenters. Its trust has demanded it "as a matter of urgency"; earlier in the year, BBC head Tony Hall picked up on research from the Sound Women lobby group and told BBC local stations that they must have at least 50% female breakfast show presenters by the end of 2014. The Sound Women research showed that,... read more