BBC Radio 6 Music announced a new weekly schedule this week, with broadcaster Nick Grimshaw taking over from Lauren Laverne as the newest presenter of the station’s Breakfast Show.
Laverne will move to mid-morning and present a new weekday program that will include regular features on the breakfast show, including live sessions with Desert Island Disco and People’s Playlist.
Lauren and Nicks’ new show begins in February. DJ Nemone will be performing a mid-morning breakfast show starting Monday 13 January.
Elsewhere, the station announced that Mary Anne Hobbs would be taking a sabbatical and would return to 6 Music with a new show later in the spring.
“As listeners know, I’ve had a really difficult 2024, and at times I’ve worried that I wouldn’t be able to return to the station I love so much,” Laverne said in a speech on Thursday (January 9). It’s been a huge honor and so much fun to host The Breakfast Show for six wonderful years, but it’s time to hand over the baton and set the alarm a little later.
“During my recovery, I learned again about the power of music, the people around me, and the emotional support and joy that radio can provide. “I’m so grateful to be able to get back to doing what I love and sharing it with my amazing listeners every day.”
Samantha Moy, Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, added: “It’s fantastic news that Lauren’s condition is improving and she’s ready to return to 6 Music. “Like our listeners, we have missed her greatly and look forward to having her back on the air.”
Commenting on his new role at the station, Grimshaw said: “I’ve had the best four months covering Lauren and I can’t wait to keep waking you up at 6 Music. I’d like to say thank you to my listeners who have been so welcoming to me over the past few months, and to Lauren’s fantastic team who have been integral to making me so happy on air. 6 Music is a precious place and a station I love. I’m truly honored to have been asked to work there and look forward to continuing to supply the best new music from the world’s most exciting artists.”
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