Times Radio hires deputy BBC political editor John Pienaar
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[Stig Abell, the editor of the Times Literary Supplement
who is coordinating the launch of the station,
said he hoped Pienaar’s hiring would help
make it a “new destination for those
people hungry for quality reporting
and trusted, expert analysis”.]
[Pienaar said: “It’s been a huge pleasure and
a great privilege to work at the Beeb.
Now, I couldn’t be more thrilled about joining
the greatest and oldest title in journalism – in such a new
and ambitious project on the digital frontline. The guiding aim
is to offer listeners high-quality discussion and analysis
of the stories and issues of the day,
and make it a compelling, enjoyable listen.
I can’t wait to get started.”]