BBC presenter Amol Rajan, during a conversation with broadcaster Giles Brandreth on the Rosebud Podcast, said he is considering moving his family to India due to “big problems” in England. Rajan, who hosts BBC Radio 4’s Today program and University Challenge, said he was “very concerned” about the future of the country and was reconsidering where his four children should grow up.He said that although he still loves England, he is not sure whether it remains a place “where history is being made”, comparing it to India, which he described as dynamic and fast-changing.
What did he say about India
Rajan said India “feels exciting and energetic in a way that Britain doesn’t always feel”, pointing to its young population, rapid economic growth and expanding workforce.He said India is a country “where history is being made” and said he would like his children to spend time there so they can experience it firsthand and decide for themselves where they want to live in the future.
Concerns about “big problems” in Britain
Rajan said he was concerned about the direction of Britain, calling it “a place with big, big problems that need to be solved”.He said that although he believes Britain is currently the best place to raise his children, he is unsure about its long-term cultural and global relevance compared to previous decades such as the 1960s and 1970s.He compared Britain’s past influence on culture, politics and world affairs to its present, suggesting that it no longer had the same momentum.
career change
Rajan also revealed that he was stepping away from the BBC Radio 4 Today program to start his own digital venture in the creator economy.She said the early-morning nature of broadcast journalism has been challenging, especially with family life, and indicated a desire to move toward a healthier and more flexible lifestyle.
Who is Amol Rajan?
Amol Rajan is a British journalist and broadcaster of Indian origin. Born in Kolkata and brought up in London, he is best known as the presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today program and BBC Two’s University Challenge.He previously served as editor of The Independent newspaper and is considered one of the most prominent media personalities in the UK. Rajan is married to academic Charlotte Faircloth, and the couple have four children.