Greatest Hits Radio is extending its midlands afternoon show with Andy Goulding to the national service, as Debbie Mac leaves.
The ‘local’ show required by Ofcom for the midlands will also air in the north west and north east of England, plus the London 105.8 FM frequency, which until now was hosted by Debbie.
Debbie has been on Greatest Hits Radio since 2021, and before that worked on Hits Radio, Real Radio, Capital and Galaxy.
Announcing the news on Instagram, she said that she decided to leave the station having emigrated to Canada with her family, and will be working on new projects in September.
Each Greatest Hits Radio region broadcasting on FM is required to have at least three hours broadcast from each location, and as Breakfast comes from Liverpool, Drive comes from London, and the NE doesn’t have an analogue frequency, no other ‘local’ programmes are required.
Other regions keep their own afternoon shows, as per current Ofcom requirements, although this will change in the new year following approval of the Media Bill.
A Bauer spokesperson told RadioToday: “Debbie Mac has decided to leave her Greatest Hits Radio afternoon show and is heading off to explore her new home of Canada this summer.
“She’s played a vital role in the stations growth and Greatest Hits Radio looks forward to welcoming her back from time to time in the future.
“Andy Goulding expands his Midlands region to now including the North West, North East and London from tomorrow.”
