Angela Scanlon is “counting down” to taking over as host of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show but has admitted that “it’s frightening’ replacing Sara Cox
A former Strictly Come Dancing contestant has opened up on replacing Sara Cox on BBC Radio 2.
Angela Scanlon, who’s the station’s first Irish female DJ, takes over the iconic Drivetime slot from Monday (August 16) which airs weekdays from 4pm until 7pm. Sara has moved to an earlier slot to host the station’s flagship Breakfast Show and Angela can’t wait to get started after her “little summer fling standing in as the show’s presenter earlier this year.
Opening up on her new role, Angela 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. 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.”
Speaking recently on Sara’s breakfast show, Angela 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.
“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, which sees Scanlon play listeners’ song choices, as well as reading their stories and dedications.
Speaking to Radio Times, about becoming the Radio 2’s first Irish female DJ, Angela said: “It does feel kind of frightening, and also wildly irresponsible to utter ‘Terry Wogan’ in any way related to me!
“This timeslot feels like the audio equivalent of the golden hour, where you’re at this magic time in people’s lives when they’re moving, downing tools, taking kids home, deciding on dinner. I’d love to play more female artists… make sure that’s part of the fabric of the show.”
When her role was announced, Angela 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!
“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. I want all of it, the stories, the opinions, the chaos, the tiny triumphs and the things you probably shouldn’t admit on national radio.
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“And to be wedged between Trevor Nelson and Jo Whiley – two absolute radio legends – is quite the sandwich. I cannot wait to get stuck in. We’re going to have a lot of fun.”
Angela 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, the broadcaster was also 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.
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