Presenter to host new Radio 5 Live show broadcast from Leeds
BBC Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is set to host a new show for Radio 5 Live. Picture: Brian Eyre
Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live Heidi Dawson said:"Laura has made the difficult decision to leave her weekend show after a brilliant four years. "I've worked with the station for years, and I'm looking forward to celebrating and showcasing some of the stories and events the top 5 Live team cover. I'm truly excited to get started!"
Skelton will regularly chat to notable sporting figures, while the programme will also aim to highlight some of the weekend's smaller, less publicised sporting fixtures.
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