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I don't really understand why they'd stop updating it. It's not really a big deal if someone is away? Plus you might listen to a show if you like the cover? As mentioned, all other BBC stations seem to update their online schedules very well. Also interesting to note from the tender document for Early Breakfast / Weekend Breakfast, they're saying production companies should: I'd say BBC Audio aren't doing that currently....

Last minute, it seems from his Instagram story. But interesting given that he’s finishing up at Radio 1 in 5 weeks. I assume Lauren will be new chart cover from September onwards

Weekend Breakfast can become a bit of a content wasteland though. Look at the difference in show that Matt & Mollie did there compared to weekend afternoons. I totally agree with your point though, both shows are interchangeable but I think it’s a good call to have Mylo & Rosie on for 5 mornings a week. I haven’t seen it confirmed anywhere, but are we assuming they’ll still be Salford too? Could Emil being based in London mean that show is moved back there because weekends already have other Salford based shows?

BBC Media Centre says: Further good news for Radio 1’s listeners today as GK Barry will join the station to host a series of shows across the year, kicking off with an initial run on 10 September at 1pm for 6 weeks. One of the UK’s most recognisable presenters and podcast hosts, and the voice behind the chart-topping ‘Saving Grace’ podcast, GK Barry is already a familiar voice to Radio 1 listeners, having previously presented across the station’s schedule. She’ll bring her trademark humour, honesty and energy to the brand-new show.

This Reddit Post has a comment from someone who says James is going back to commercial radio...

I thought this was bizarre too especially given it was mentioned in Newsbeat. Even if they didn't want to give it loads of time, I expected a small acknowledgment that they've got 7 weeks left on the show. I'll admit RMC is the daytime show I hear the least, but I was shocked to hear them only speak twice between 10:30 and 11am and play 5 songs in a row across 10:50 to 11:05am.

Agree with this. At the very least, Live Lounge should return to a Friday and you could either have the 'weekend' start at 1pm or with the chart. Either works. Cover wise, it would be nice if there could be a bit of coordination with Matt & Mollie and Going Home's leave meaning that an established duo like Sam & Danni or Mylo & Rosie could cover instead of swapping in 1 presenter constantly. Maybe not all the time, but it is the done thing for Capital Breakfast to all be off together - or example.

If they’re not doing Thursday afternoons for 6 weeks, will Mollie do a solid run back on Future Pop?

I think it’s safe to assume that Melvin will remain as the main cover for Spoony now going forward too. Radio 2 use a lot of cover that isn’t on the schedule elsewhere. Melvin’s Instagram post mentions he’s doing it for the next few months anyway (wishing Trevor well, as this doesn’t sound like great news). Whereas Rickie is just teasing something else coming. It’s a shame to see the end of Rickie, Melvin & Charlie but it’s not totally unsurprising. I’m not sure where else they go as a duo or trio in the current radio landscape. Maybe Kisstory? Like how Bam Bam returned? But I just can’t see anywhere else that suits them together

Rickie's post also sounds like he has got something new to share soon.

Don't think this is true? Although I am confused about it, the press release says: 10th September is a Thursday. So is she just taking their Thursday slot for a 6 week run?

This is great news that Mylo & Rosie and Emil Franchi are getting permanent shows. Plus well deserved for Jerry, who has been really fantastic at covering in the afternoons over the last year or two. I guess on paper it's not surprising about Rickie & Melvin and Dean, because I think their Radio 1 careers were only moving in one way. Although I am shocked that R&M weren't retained for a weekend slot really. James is a strange one because he only started permanently in January 2025, so lasted less than 2 years. I think the changes to Live Lounge are a bit unnecessary, especially given that Going Home is in much more need of a shake up. Plus this move takes Jerry out of the equation on covering for them or Matt & Mollie.

They always do report the BBC pay. And in true BBC style, they have to “go in hard” or they get accused of trying to hide stuff that the tabloids will be reporting on

Isn’t Greatest Hits mainly 70s 80s 90s?

Wishing Trevor well, because they clearly planning for him to be absent for quite a while. Spoony’s picture is on his show till 24th July right now Melvin’s picture is on Spoony till 23rd July too