Angela Scanlon takes over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2
Summary
Angela Scanlon will host the BBC Radio 2 drivetime show from 4 pm to 7 pm on weekdays starting in November. She replaces Sara Cox, who moved to the breakfast slot. Additionally, Ben Earle will take over the weekly country music program after Bob Harris stepped down.Key Facts
- Angela Scanlon, an Irish presenter, will host Radio 2 drivetime every weekday from 4 pm to 7 pm.
- Sara Cox moved from drivetime to the Radio 2 breakfast show.
- Scanlon has experience hosting on Radio 2 and has appeared on TV shows such as The One Show and Strictly Come Dancing.
- Several hosts filled in the drivetime slot after Sara Cox left in May, including Joel Dommett and Jason Manford.
- Radio 2’s controller praised Scanlon for being warm and popular with listeners.
- Ben Earle, from the British country group The Shires, will host the weekly country music program on Radio 2.
- Bob Harris, who hosted the country show for 27 years, left after revealing his prostate cancer had spread.
- Ben Earle has presented on Absolute Radio Country for five years and has musical and radio presenting experience.
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