Which British radio programme has earned a permanent place in your weekly routine?

The format has barely changed in over 80 years, yet the intimate mix of music and life story still draws millions every Sunday morning.

Ambridge has been quietly chronicling rural British life since 1951, weaving social issues into village drama with remarkable subtlety.

The morning interrogation of ministers and newsmakers remains essential listening for anyone who wants to know what the day will argue about.

Since 1946 it has tackled subjects mainstream media often ignored, from menopause to maternal rights, with intelligence and warmth.

For decades his factoids, features and easy charm defined afternoon listening, and his loss left a silence many still feel.