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Bob Harris steps down from BBC Radio 2 shows because of ill health

Bob Harris steps down from BBC Radio 2 shows because of ill health

Summary

Bob Harris, a BBC Radio 2 broadcaster, is stepping down after 30 years due to serious health issues. He has prostate cancer that has spread to his spine and wants to focus on recovery.

Key Facts

  • Bob Harris is 80 years old and has worked at BBC Radio 2 for 30 years.
  • He hosts The Country Show and Sounds of the 70s.
  • Harris revealed his prostate cancer spread to his upper spine six weeks ago.
  • He took a break from work in April and had radiotherapy in the hospital.
  • Harris first had prostate cancer treatment in 2007.
  • He announced his decision to leave to focus on getting well again.
  • Shaun Keaveny will take over as host of Sounds of the 70s.
  • Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, praised Harris as a radio legend and thanked him for his work.
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