Radio One moves first programme to Salford as Northern duo take on Drive

Hope added:

“I love Radio 1 so, so much, having grown up tuning in religiously every single day, it means the world to be taking the reins at home time with the phenomenal Mr North. Grimmy is an absolute legend of the game, thank you mate for every laugh you’ve sent rippling through the country! Taking over Drive is a task we won’t be taking lightly, but Jordan and I are ready to put our all into making your journey home that little bit brighter.”

The station has also confirmed that Gaydio Breakfast host, Dean McCullough will permanently join Radio One.

His weekend show, which runs from Friday until Sunday, 10.30am to 1pm will be broadcast from Salford and is the first Radio 1 programme to move out of London as part of the BBC’s Across The UK plans.

“When I applied for the Christmas cover gig in December I didn’t think for one second that I’d get it, never mind landing my own show six months later, I’m absolutely buzzing. So let me get this straight, we get to hang out every weekend, cause absolute CHAOS and party to all the biggest Radio 1 anthems? That’s iconic!” said McCullough.

“This one’s for my people in Manchester and my wee country of Northern Ireland, we did it!”

Radio One has also brought in Victoria Jane, who will launch ‘Radio 1 Future Soul’ – a brand new show bringing the best of UK R’n’B, Neo Soul and more to the station. This will be produced by MediaCityUK-based Audio Always.