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Chris Evans is to replace Sir Terry Wogan as Radio 2's breakfast DJ, the veteran broadcaster has announced. | Chris Evans is to replace Sir Terry Wogan as Radio 2's breakfast DJ, the veteran broadcaster has announced. |
The 71-year-old told his listeners he was stepping down after Monday's 0800 news bulletin, calling it "the hardest thing I have ever done". | |
"It touches me deeply that I've played a part in your lives for, it seems, like generations," Sir Terry said. | "It touches me deeply that I've played a part in your lives for, it seems, like generations," Sir Terry said. |
Evans, who hosts Radio 2's drivetime show, will take over after Sir Terry stands down at the end of the year. | Evans, who hosts Radio 2's drivetime show, will take over after Sir Terry stands down at the end of the year. |
Breakfast show listeners have already reacted strongly to the news on internet forums and chat rooms. | Breakfast show listeners have already reacted strongly to the news on internet forums and chat rooms. |
However, Sir Terry said he was sure they would welcome his "good friend" Evans "with the same love and affection you've always shown to me". | |
'Not goodbye' | 'Not goodbye' |
"Your loyalty and support has been a beacon of love in my life," he said. | |
He went on to reveal he would host a new live radio show in the New Year, details of which will be announced at a later date. | |
As they used to say when I was a lad, 'see you later, alligator - in a while, crocodile' Sir Terry Wogan class="" href="/2/hi/entertainment/8241180.stm">Announcement in full | |
"This is not goodbye - not even au revoir," he continued. | |
"As they used to say when I was a lad, 'see you later, alligator - in a while, crocodile.'" | |
The veteran broadcaster first hosted the breakfast show in 1972, returning to the role in 1993. | The veteran broadcaster first hosted the breakfast show in 1972, returning to the role in 1993. |
Wake Up to Wogan is the UK's most popular breakfast radio show with 7.93 million each week. | Wake Up to Wogan is the UK's most popular breakfast radio show with 7.93 million each week. |
Evans previously hosted Radio 1's breakfast show, bowing out in January 1997. | Evans previously hosted Radio 1's breakfast show, bowing out in January 1997. |
'Legendary talent' | |
He took over Radio 2's drivetime show, which runs daily from 1700 to 1900, in April 2006. | He took over Radio 2's drivetime show, which runs daily from 1700 to 1900, in April 2006. |
Radio 2 controller Bob Shennan has paid tribute to Sir Terry, saying his contribution over the past 16 years had been "immeasurable". | |
"His unique talent has provided millions of listeners with the soundtrack to their morning." | |
Tim Davie, the BBC's director of audio and music, echoed those sentiments, calling the Irish broadcaster a "legendary talent". | |
"I'd like to thank Terry for entertaining his army of fans for many years and I'm delighted that he has agreed to continue to entertain the nation on Radio 2." | |
Simon Mayo is expected to take over from Evans as Radio 2's drivetime show host. | |
The 50-year-old currently hosts an afternoon shown on the BBC's Five Live. |