New daytime schedule announced at BBC Radio London

Former athlete Jeanette Kwakye is to host the afternoon show on BBC Radio London, while Eddie Nestor MBE will present a new mid-morning programme.

There’ll also be new programmes for Radio London presenters Robert Elms and Jo Good in the latest line-up changes at the station.

Executive Editor for BBC Radio London, Sara David said: “London is the best capital city in the world, with 32 boroughs full of different communities who all share a London identity and a love of the city.

“With many local commercial stations becoming national networks, London needs a truly local station that tells the stories of this fascinating place and reflects all of London life.

“This refresh is designed at doing that; becoming the local station London really needs.”

Jeanette Kwakye MBE says: “I am so happy to be presenting afternoons on BBC Radio London. I love this radio station and I’m so excited to be with the listeners all afternoon delivering the best music, news and topical conversations from across our glorious city! I can’t wait to get stuck in.”

Eddie Nestor MBE says, “Get ready London because I’m coming to take over your mid-mornings Monday to Thursday! I can’t wait to bring the biggest London guests and stories and brighten everyone’s day “

The changes will see some presenters moving shows:

  • Eddie Nestor MBE will be taking over midmorning daytime show from 10am – 2pm Mondays to Thursdays.
  • Robert Elms will present midmorning across the weekend on Friday to Sunday.
  • Jo Good who will now present the late show from 10pm -1am Monday to Thursdays. Jo will also present the 3pm – 6pm show on Sundays as well.
  • Former GB Olympic athlete and well know sports broadcaster Jeanette Kwakye MBE will present afternoons Monday – Thursday 2pm-6pm.
  • Salma El Wardany will present the same show on Fridays and a new daily weekday sports show that will take to the airwaves from 6pm to 8pm.
  • On Fridays the ‘Late’ show will be presented by poet and international Spoken Word performer Lion Heart.
  • Tony Blackburn will continue to present the Sunday Soul show 6pm – 7pm and Dotun Adebayo MBE will return to Sundays from 7pm – 10pm.
  • BBC Radio London’s new schedule starts on Monday 13 September.

New full schedule weekdays

Monday – Friday: 05.00-07.00am Early Breakfast with Jason Rosam

Monday – Friday: 07.00-10.00am Breakfast Vanessa Feltz

Monday – Thursday: 10.00am-2.00pm Eddie Nestor / Fridays Robert Elms 10.00am – 2.00pm

Monday – Thursday: 2.00-6.00pm Jeanette Kwakye / Fridays Salma El Wardany 2.00 –6.00pm

Monday – Friday 6.00-8.00pm The Sports show

Monday – Friday 8.00-10.00pm The Scene

Monday – Thursday 10.00pm – 01.00 am Jo Good / Fridays LionHeart 10.00pm – 01.00am

Saturdays

Saturdays 05.00am – 07.00am Claira Hermet

Saturdays 07.00-10.00am Carrie and David Grant

Saturdays 10.00-1.00pm Robert Elms

Saturdays 1.00-2.00pm Women’s Sports Show

Saturdays 2.00-6.00pm Sport

Saturdays 6.00-8.00 pm Gary Crowley

Saturdays 8.00-10.00pm Introducing Jess Iszatt

Saturdays 10.00pm – 01.00 am Sunny & Shay

Sundays

Sundays 0500-0600 Claira Hermet

Sundays 06.00-09.00am Inspirit with Jumoke Fashola

Sundays 09.00am– 12.00pm Robert Elms

Sundays 12.00-3.00 pm Gaby Roslin

Sundays 3.00-6.00pm Jo Good

Sundays 6.00-7.00pm Tony Blackburn with Soul on Sunday

Sundays 7.00-10.00pm with Dotun Adebayo

Sundays 10.00pm – 01.00am with Sunny & Shay