Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said: “Zoe is one of the UK’s most loved presenters, so I’m thrilled to announce that she has a new home on Radio 2 on Saturday lunchtimes, plus she’ll be hosting various specials for us throughout the year.”.
Rob Beckett will step down from his BBC Radio 2 slot as Zoe Ball returns to the station for a weekend programme.
On Tuesday, the BBC said from May the 54-year-old radio DJ and presenter will host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.
In a schedule shake-up TV presenter Paul O’Grady shared his Radio 2 Sunday afternoon slot with Beckett.
Beckett said: “I’ve had such a laugh each Sunday getting to know the listeners, but as my tour schedule hots up and my family forget what I look like, I’ve decided to step away from a weekly show.
