New line-up for Radio 2 evening show

JO Whiley and Simon Mayo will join forces for a new BBC Radio 2 programme that will hit the airwaves from May.

The new early evening show was revealed as the BBC announced scheduling changes for spring.

Whiley, who joined Radio 2 in 2011 and presents a weeknight show focusing on new music, will co-host the newly-extended show from 5pm until 8pm on weekdays with existing drivetime host Mayo.

She said: “It’s going to be great fun and listeners can look forward to some incredible music and chat, as well as being introduced to some fantastic new talent along the way.”

Mayo, who has hosted the drivetime slot from 5pm until 7pm since 2010, said: “Although we’ve known each other for over 20 years, we’ve never presented a show together.

“And given that Jo is quite brilliant, it’s high-time we put that right.”

Their new programme will begin from Monday May 14.