Andrew Marr sparks health concerns after struggling through radio show

Broadcaster Andrew Marr left listeners worried after sounding very unwell during his prime-time radio show.

The media personality, 66, was hosting his usual LBC live slot, Tonight with Andrew Marr, on Thursday evening when he appeared to start struggling to get sentences out and seemed short of breath.

As he was reading news bulletins at around 6:30pm to listeners, he appeared to become overwhelmed, saying: ‘Now, something momentous I need to take the time to tell you about.

‘The winners of the Global Player Awards 2025 have been announced.

‘And I’m speaking as the only white man, I think, in the west of – in the south of England without my own podcast. But the News Agents wins best podcast show and is most listened to.

‘And the biggest new podcast is Christian Amanpour presents the X Files with James Rubin. For the full list and to listen to those award-winning shows, head please, of course, to Global Player.

The media personality was working through the news bulletins when the incident occurred (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) He then continued, audibly finding it difficult to speak: ‘Well, if at this point you’re looking for something to cheer you up, can I suggest that you reflect that at least you’re not in prison in Alabama…’

As he spoke, his clarity continued to deteriorate as he attempted to catch his breath. Last night’s show has been removed from Global Player catch-up.

Metro understands that the TV and radio presenter was taken poorly this week, but his health remains okay, with plans to return as usual on Monday.

Fans have shared their support and well-wishes for the anchor on social media. ‘I hope Andrew Marr is ok,’ Garry Sitton wrote on X.

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