BBC Radio 2 is undergoing a lineup shake-up, with Angela Scanlon announced as the new host of the station's drivetime slot, replacing Sara Cox.
The change was confirmed by BBC Sport and BBC News, both reporting that Scanlon will take on the drivetime programme.
The Sun highlighted Scanlon's existing profile as a This Morning presenter in reporting on her new radio role.
The Mirror covered the announcement as part of a broader shake-up of the Radio 2 schedule.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Mirror reported the change as part of a larger Radio 2 lineup shake-up.
- The Mirror named Scanlon as Cox's drivetime replacement.
“BBC Radio 2 line-up shake up and Sara Cox's drivetime replacement announced” — The Mirror
Center
- BBC Sport and BBC News both confirmed Scanlon would take over the drivetime slot.
- Both center outlets reported the change without additional commentary or context.
“Angela Scanlon to take over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2” — BBC News
Right
- The Sun highlighted Scanlon's existing fame from This Morning.
- The Sun described the new role as a significant career move for Scanlon.
“This Morning star lands HUGE Radio 2 job as she takes over Drivetime slot from Sara Cox” — The Sun
Questions readers ask
What happened with BBC Radio 2's drivetime show?
BBC Radio 2 announced that Angela Scanlon will replace Sara Cox as host of its drivetime slot, according to BBC Sport, BBC News, The Sun and The Mirror.
Who is Angela Scanlon?
According to The Sun, Angela Scanlon is a presenter known for her work on This Morning, and she is now taking over the BBC Radio 2 drivetime slot.
Why did Sara Cox leave the drivetime slot?
None of the supplied sources explain the reason for the change; they only report that Scanlon is replacing Cox.
What did different outlets emphasise about this announcement?
Center outlets (BBC Sport, BBC News) focused on the factual handover of the slot, The Sun emphasised Scanlon's This Morning fame, and The Mirror framed it within a wider Radio 2 lineup shake-up.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- The MirrorLeft-leaningBBC Radio 2 line-up shake up and Sara Cox's drivetime replacement announced
- BBC NewsCenterAngela Scanlon to take over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2
- BBC SportCenterAngela Scanlon to take over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2
- The SunRight-leaningThis Morning star lands HUGE Radio 2 job as she takes over Drivetime slot from Sara Cox