BBC Radio in major schedule shake-up as they reveal brand new presenters
BBC Radio 1 has announced a major schedule shake-up with new presenters.
The fresh faces will join the station for the 2024 Christmas Takeover between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve.
The takeover was first introduced in 2019 by BBC Radio 1’s Head, Aled Haydn Jones.
Since then, it has been a key platform for aspiring presenters aiming to establish careers in national radio.
Thirteen former guest presenters have gone on to earn permanent positions at Radio 1.
Applications for this year are open now via the Radio 1 website and close at 11.59pm on Thursday, September 26.
Radio 1 is looking for DJs and presenters with prior radio experience, whether in community, hospital, student, or local radio.
Nat O’Leary says: “Applying for the Radio 1 Christmas Takeover back in 2021 was the best thing I ever did.
“Those two days of cover felt like a dream come true and then to land my own show shortly after was quite literally unbelievable.
“If I could give one piece of advice I’d say take that chance, BE YOURSELF and have fun!!!”
Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “I’m so pleased Radio 1’s Christmas Takeover is returning for 2024.
“We’ve had so many success stories since its launch and it has proven crucial in finding and developing the next generation of presenting talent, not just for Radio 1 but also the wider industry.
“I’m excited to see what this next round brings!”