Brief
Angela Scanlon to host BBC Radio 2 Drivetime after Sara Cox
Scanlon, 42, will take over the popular weekday slot, promising to focus on listeners’ stories and everyday life.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon has been announced as the new host of BBC Radio 2’s weekday Drivetime show, taking over from Sara Cox. The change will see Scanlon lead the 4pm‑7pm slot on weekdays, a position she has held in various capacities on the station since 2018.
Scanlon, who is 42, revealed the news during Cox’s own show on Monday. She said she is excited to “get stuck in” and that the new role will allow her to “know everybody, the chaos of family life, and the reality of everyday living.” Scanlon added that she wants the programme to be “all about the listeners” and to cover the “tiny triumphs and the things you probably shouldn’t admit on national radio.”
Key facts
- Angela Scanlon will replace Sara Cox as host of BBC Radio 2 Drivetime (standard.co.uk)
- The Drivetime slot runs from 4pm to 7pm on weekdays (standard.co.uk)
- Scanlon is 42 years old and has previously presented on BBC Radio 2 (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Angela Scanlon to expose 'dirty little secrets' on her new Radio 2 show”
