BBC legend Melvyn Bragg has sparked concern after admitting he’s had some dashes to hospital after his cancer battle.
It follows the star quitting his Radio 4 show last year to embark on other projects.
Speaking to Woman’s Weekly about his health, Melvyn admitted that he hasn’t been feeling the best.
He candidly shared: “I haven’t been at all well, and I’ve been to the hospital a few times.
“One of the great blessings of my life is that there’s a hospital at the end of our street in London.
“I’ve always had an optimistic disposition. My disposition helps me now because there’s nothing to be said for getting older whatsoever.”
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Melvyn previously battled prostate cancer, melanoma and a collapsed lung.
The star is now on the mend and despite being in his 80s, he appears to have no intention of retiring.
Melvyn is working on a new series for the BBC that he currently can’t say much about.
This year marks his 65th year of working with the well-known broadcaster, having begun his career in 1961.
He’s most known for hosting the renowned radio programme In Our Time (1998-2025), which explored history, philosophy and science.
Melvyn also hosted Start the Week (1988-1998) and created numerous arts programmes such as The Routes of English (1999-2001) The Value of Culture (2012).
Melvyn is married to former film assistant Gabriel Clare-Hunt.
The pair tied the knot in 2019 at a church in the Lake District.
He shares two children with his ex-wife, television producer Cate Haste.
