Angela Scanlon takes over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2
The station also announces a new presenter for its country show after Bob Harris's departure.
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Notable Quotes
""Millions of people, all having completely different days, piling into the same conversation for a few hours - what a strange and lovely thing!""
— Angela Scanlon , Celebrity
""Every weekday, I'll be in your ears, your cars and your kitchens - on the school run, on the way home, or standing at the hob wondering what on earth to feed a small but hungry mob.""
— Angela Scanlon , Celebrity
""Drivetime is such an important show in terms of ensuring people get home and start their evenings in a positive and upbeat mood, and I'm delighted Angela will be taking up the reins in November.""
— Helen Thomas , Executive
""His knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for the genre, coupled with his years as a musician plus experience presenting on the radio, make him the ideal person to pick up the reins from the legendary Bob Harris.""
— Helen Thomas , Executive
Key People
Irish TV presenter who abandoned her manicure habit.
Ben Earle is a musician and presenter, known for being part of the British country duo The Shires and hosting on radio.
Bob Harris is a British radio presenter notable for his long tenure on BBC Radio 2's country music programme.
Helen Thomas is a BBC Radio 2 executive.
Sara Cox is the new permanent host of BBC Radio 2's breakfast show, taking over from Scott Mills.
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The station also announces a new presenter for its country show after Bob Harris's departure.
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