Chris Evans takes over Radio 2 Drivetime
Chris Evans has been confirmed as the new presenter of Radio 2’s drivetime show taking over from Johnnie Walker.
Evans, who currently presents a show on Saturday afternoons on the network, will start his new weekday show on April 18.
He said: “To take over the Drivetime time show from Johnnie Walker is an absolute honour. The guy is a legend, he’s also very special to me as he helped get me my first job at the BBC way back in 1990. As for the show itself Drivetime is hugely important. In many ways it mirrors the breakfast show as a transition for people between work and home. It’s our job to help that journey be less of a thing to dread and more of a thing to look forward to.”
Walker, who recently picked up an MBE for services to broadcasting, revealed he was quitting the job to pursue other projects with the station earlier this week.
Lesley Douglas, controller, Radio 2, added: “Johnnie Walker is a hard act to follow. Chris Evans is a brilliant radio talent who has already scored a hit with his weekend show and I know he will give the audience a great new show for weekdays.”
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