Month: November 2024

Former Bake Off host and broadcaster Mel Giedroyc is joining Magic to host a new live Sunday request show from January 2025.
The Eurovision presenter is no stranger to Magic, having previously presented a Saturday afternoon show on the station from 2016 – 2018.
Mel said: ‘I am overjoyed to be back in the bosom of my Magic Radio family and can’t wait to spend Sunday mornings with our lovely listeners from January next year.
“Join me for a chat about the week you’ve just had or what’s to come in your week ahead and whether you’re celebrating, commiserating or just want to hear some brilliant music I’ll be there! Can’t wait…”
Paul Sylvester, Magic Radio Content Director said: ‘Mel epitomises the Magic audience in terms of her outlook on life. She’s brilliantly funny, warm and engaging. She loves our music and is the perfect friend to spend Sunday mornings with.
“I think this show will become a stand-out in the schedule and a real appointment-to-listen.’
As previously announced, Lynn Parsons will be moving to Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings to host Mellow Magic when Nicki Chapman joins the station in January. The same month will also see Gok Wan as the new co-host of the Magic Radio Breakfast Show.
Mel’s new show will be on air every Sunday from 10am on Sunday 12th January.

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Changes at BBC Radio 1 include James Cusack taking over weekend breakfast and hosting the show from Manchester.

James was first heard on Radio 1 in 2020 as part of Radio 1’s Christmas Takeover and has since covered a wide-range of shows across the station.
Also announced today, Jeremiah Asiamah is to cover for Mollie King, joining Matt Edmondson to host the station’s afternoon show.
In addition, Maia Beth and Jodie Bryant will cover Mollie’s Radio 1 Future Pop show on rotation.
Maia was given her first opportunity to host on the station during the 2021 festive period as part of Radio 1’s Christmas Takeover. From there she has regularly covered Radio 1’s Future Pop and currently presents two shows on Radio 1’s new extension – Radio 1 Anthems.
Jodie also came through Radio 1’s Christmas Takeover where she was given the opportunity to host Radio 1’s Future Pop during Christmas 2022.
She has since gone on to frequently cover the show whilst also being a regular host for BBC Introducing Sussex and Surrey. Jodie’s keen interest in new music has led her to host and curate a number of live events focussed on championing the very best independent and new music.
Presenting duo Sam and Danni will move to a new afternoon show (Friday – Sunday, 1pm-4pm) from weekend breakfast.
And finally, Oré Olukoga and Swarzy will join the station to host a brand-new show, Radio 1 Weekend Early Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday, 6am-7am). Oré will present the show on Saturdays and Swarzy on Sundays.
Oré was part of Radio 1’s Christmas Takeover 2022 and after trying his hand at hosting Radio 1 Anthems, took over Friday Early Breakfast in 2023 and has since covered various shows on the network. Swarzy currently hosts 1Xtra’s Weekend Breakfast Show on Saturdays, joining the station in 2022 after having previously presented the weekend breakfast show on KISS FM.
Aled Haydn Jones says: “Everyone at Radio 1 is thrilled for Mollie as she embarks on this new chapter and we wish her the best of luck on her maternity leave. It’s also an amazing opportunity for Jeremiah, Maia and Jodie who I’m sure will do a brilliant job at covering her shows.
“Congratulations to Sam and Danni on their new afternoon show. This is an exciting next step, and I know they’ll bring something special to the slot.
“I’m also delighted to welcome three fantastic new presenters to the Radio 1 family and can’t wait for listeners to get to know James, Oré and Swarzy.”

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