The first voices listeners will hear on STV’s new unnamed radio station will be… Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey.
Yes, news happens quickly, as predicted earlier today, the hosts of the Greatest Hits Breakfast Show in Scotland have joined their former bosses at STV.
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“It’s been an honour working alongside radio legends Ken Bruce and Simon Mayo on Greatest Hits Radio, but when we were offered the chance to help shape and be part of a brand new commercial station for Scotland with STV, such an iconic brand, we just couldn’t say no,” explained Cat Harvey.
“I’m so excited to be in with the bricks and to be given such a big say in the entire creative process. We’re planning to create fresh, fun, inclusive, entertaining radio with plenty of interaction with our listeners which has always been my favourite part of radio. We may have a new home in STV, but we’ll bring our usual blend of fun and nonsense and hope to persuade some of our celebrity pals to pop in for a laugh and a tune every now and then as well. We’ve worked with programme director David Treasurer and Graham Bryce before and know how amazing their knowledge of radio is. We’re assembling quite a squad and I’m looking forward to the many adventures ahead.”
In addition to presenting the breakfast show, Cameron will host a dedicated weekend sports programme on the station, and Harvey will present a weekend round-up of the best bits “from all the week’s breakfast shenanigans.”
“We loved our time at Greatest Hits Radio and it will be very sad to say cheerio to our friends and colleagues at Bauer, but the opportunity to launch a brand new radio station for Scotland with such a big name as STV was too good and too exciting to turn down,” added Cameron.
The new studio is currently being built at STV HQ in Glasgow, with the name of the station and full presenting line-up to be announced over the next few months.
The mainstream music station, predominantly aimed at 35–54-year-olds, will be available on DAB and online.
“We’re beyond thrilled that Ewen and Cat will host the breakfast show on Scotland’s newest national radio station,” said Graham Bryce, MD of Audio, STV.
“The station is going to be fresh, full of laughs and fun and this duo will certainly help us deliver that. I’ve worked with them both over the years and their connection with the audience is unique. We’re also delighted to confirm that we’ll have a special sports show on-air every weekend with Ewen at the helm, bringing his wealth of knowledge and passion for football to the airwaves. Ewen’s perspective as a true fan resonates with listeners, even when he occasionally goes off on one of his legendary rants.”
