Irish presenter Angela Scanlon will launch her BBC Radio 2 Drivetime show on November 16, taking over the weekday slot from Sara Cox, who has moved to present the station's breakfast show. The programme airs from 4pm to 7pm.
Scanlon's Excitement and Summer Fling
Scanlon, 42, said: "I've been counting down to this one. From 4pm on Monday November 16, when the day finally exhales, it's you, me and whoever else is lurking in your car, train or kitchen."
She added: "So whatever kind of day you've had, bring it with you, the rants, the wins and the dinner disasters. I'm here for all of it."
This follows her stint as a stand-in presenter on the show earlier this year, which she described as "a little summer fling" when her permanent role was announced.
Features and Regular Slots
Speaking on Cox's breakfast show, Scanlon said: "I feel like I had a little summer fling, and it was all fun, but we only got to know the best of each other."
She continued: "And I want warts and all, like I want to know the listeners' dirty little secrets, I can't wait. We're going steady now, or at least that's the plan."
Regular features on the programme will include All Request Friday, where Scanlon plays listeners' song choices and reads their stories and dedications. Travel updates will be provided by Kirsten O'Brien and Bobbie Pryor, with a news and sport slot also included.
Background and Career
When her role was announced, Scanlon said: "Taking over Radio 2 Drivetime is properly exciting. Millions of people, all having completely different days, piling into the same conversation for a few hours – what a strange and lovely thing!"
She added: "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."
Scanlon made her Radio 2 debut on the Sunday early breakfast show from 2018 to 2021, and has also provided cover for other programmes. Earlier this year, she was part of the BBC's Eurovision coverage alongside Rylan Clark, hosted The Apprentice spin-off Unfinished Business on BBC Two, and has previously presented ITV's This Morning.
