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Robyn Williams to leave ABC’s The Science Show after 51 years
Robyn Williams will leave The Science Show in December after presenting the ABC program for 51 years.
The 82-year-old broadcaster has hosted the show since it began in 1975, making it the ABC’s longest-running program with the same host.
The ABC says it wants to refresh its science programming and make way for “the next generation,” but has not given details about a replacement.
Williams has reported on climate change, asbestos and medical malpractice during his time on the program.
He will remain connected to the ABC through science documentaries if he accepts the broadcaster’s offer to make them in 2027.
Williams says he will still be making plans related to Australian science within the ABC after leaving the show.
Robyn Williams will leave the ABC’s The Science Show in December after 51 years as its host.
The ABC said it wants to refresh its science programming and make way for generational change.
Williams said he would make other plans for 2027, still focused on Australian science and within the ABC.
The broadcaster has offered him the chance to make science documentaries in 2027 and remain on the payroll for another year.
The Science Show launched in 1975, when Williams was 31.
- Who
- Robyn Williams, longtime host of the ABC’s The Science Show.
- What
- He will leave the program after 51 years.
- When
- He will say farewell in December; the year is not specified in his statement.
- Where
- The ABC’s The Science Show in Australia.
- Why
- The ABC is looking to refresh its science programming and make way for generational change.
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The Science Show launched, with Williams as its host at age 31.
ABC managing director Hugh Marks said the ABC “has trouble stopping things” and needs to make way for modern content.
Williams is due to leave The Science Show.
The ABC has offered Williams the chance to make science documentaries and remain on its payroll for another year.
- Time as host
- 51 years
- Program launch
- 1975
- Age at launch
- 31
- Farewell
- December
- Documentary offer
- Science documentaries in 2027
What people are saying
These 51 years have been exciting and an enduring pleasure, as well as a lot of hard work of course
I did wonder whether 102 years might be a neater number, but no … I will be saying farewell in December and making other plans for 2027 – still about Australian science and still within the ABC.
Through The Science Show, he has nurtured generations of curious minds and left an enduring mark on Australian public life.