The BBC has announced that Mishal Husain, who currently presents Sunday's BBC News at Ten, is to join John Humphrys, Jim Naughtie, Sarah Montague, Evan Davis and Justin Webb on the presenting team of BBC Radio 4's Today programme this autumn.

Mishal commented 'I have long been an admirer of Today and am delighted to have the opportunity to join the team. The programme has unparalleled influence across BBC News and on our national conversation and I am looking forward to being part of it'.