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Angela Scanlon Takes over BBC Radio 2 Drivetime Show
- On Monday, September 28, 2026, the BBC officially announced Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon as the new host of Radio 2 Drivetime, replacing Sara Cox in the weekday 4pm to 7pm slot beginning in November.
- Scanlon secured the permanent role following a "little summer fling" hosting the programme earlier this year, having previously presented Sunday morning shows on Radio 2 from 2018 to 2021.
- Expressing her excitement on Monday, Scanlon said taking over the show is "properly exciting," aiming to embrace the "chaos of family life" and connect with listeners during their daily commutes.
- Head of Radio 2 Helen Thomas praised Scanlon's "warm and quick witted" personality, noting her popularity with audiences during summer guest hosting before her November start.
- Ben Earle will replace Bob Harris as the presenter of The Radio 2 Country Show on Thursdays, as Harris, who hosted the programme since 1999, stepped down last year due to health issues.
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Angela Scanlon lands huge daily BBC presenting gig
It is a great day for Angela Scanlon, as the Meath woman has landed a primetime slot on the BBC. She has been named as the new host of the Drivetime show. Angela will be a regular presenter on BBC's Radio 2, having been named as Sara Cox’s permanent replacement for the Drivetime slot. She […]
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