Producer Amy moving to Radio 1 Breakfast

[Joe Boy]

Surprised nobody has mentioned this yet. Dev from 1Xtra is taking over as the new host of Radio 1's weekend breakfast show. So looks like there won't be a big reshuffle after all...

BBC Radio 1 has announced that Dev, who currently presents early breakfast on BBC 1Xtra, is moving across to Radio 1 to take on the weekend breakfast show.

Twenty-four-year-old Dev replaces Nick Grimshaw who has moved to evenings on the network.

Dev has been at 1Xtra since the station launched in 2002 – first presenting a Saturday show with Reggie Yates, and then hosting his own weekend show before early weekday breakfast.

Londoner Dev has been on the early shift for the past 18 months – and he's so passionate about music that he has fitted in a full-time college course in the subject at the same time!

Dev says: "This is a very exciting chapter in my broadcasting career and something I have been working hard towards. I'm over the moon about joining the Radio 1 family and look forward to brightening up peoples mornings on the weekend!"

Ben Cooper, Deputy Controller, Radio 1 and 1Xtra, says: "BBC 1Xtra is a fantastic place for new presenters to establish themselves and Dev has done just that. I'm keen for talent to grow on 1Xtra and move through to Radio 1 so I'm delighted to welcome him onboard."

Dev starts on weekend breakfast on Radio 1 in July.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/05/dev.shtml

[Jugalug]

I still reckon there could be a little reshuffle.

[Jono]

I think I prefered Twin B in the early breakfast stakes.

[Rob]

Aw man, I thought you meant Dev off've Corrie

[DarkAngelMJH]

I quite liked Dev on Early Breakfast so I shall be tuning in when he comes over. Twin B was good too with the pranks he kept playing on Scott & Greg.

[James R]

reading the report it looks like they have done a mini shuffle of sort with 1xtra to bring the timings more in line with R1

[Iamthemeat]

Damn, I was nearly right, I had Greg down as taking weekend breakfast and Dev replacing him on earlies.

[Computer]

I like Dev

[Joe Boy]

I must admit I've never heard Dev, and he's been off this week so there's nothing on iPlayer. Anyone got any clips or know where I can find them?

[Jono]

I must admit I've never heard Dev, and he's been off this week so there's nothing on iPlayer. Anyone got any clips or know where I can find them?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/dev/

[Joe Boy]

Cheers Jono. He sounds alright, although he's certainly not the next Moyles that Radio 1 desperately needs...

[James R]

Cheers Jono. He sounds alright, although he's certainly not the next Moyles that Radio 1 desperately needs...

I doubt they saw him as the next Chris. It will be an interesting transition to go from specialist DJ to playlist DJ

[Joe Boy]

I doubt they saw him as the next Chris. It will be an interesting transition to go from specialist DJ to playlist DJ

I'm sure they don't see him as the next Chris. But they've got Grimmy, Greg and now Dev as part of their 'next-generation' of presenters, and I don't think any of them are going to set the world alight. They need someone with a bit of edge, like a modern Moyles.

[James R]

I'm sure they don't see him as the next Chris. But they've got Grimmy, Greg and now Dev as part of their 'next-generation' of presenters, and I don't think any of them are going to set the world alight. They need someone with a bit of edge, like a modern Moyles.

Maybe thats what they are trying to get away from. I personally have zero problem with Chris and the edgier the better but I think R1 want more corporate DJs

[Jono]

Maybe thats what they are trying to get away from. I personally have zero problem with Chris and the edgier the better but I think R1 want more corporate DJs

That's what I struggled to get with Nihal when he first joined. Love the bloke now but I couldn't get over the corporateness and shouting BBC Radio 1 all the time.

[Joe Boy]

That's what I struggled to get with Nihal when he first joined. Love the bloke now but I couldn't get over the corporateness and shouting BBC Radio 1 all the time.

It's a shame about that, because I think 'yoof' do want edgier DJs. They can get corporate on commercial stations. What am I missing with Nihal - I still don't get it, but I want to as I suspect I'll be hearing more of him in the future. What's good about him?!?

[Jono]

It's a shame about that, because I think 'yoof' do want edgier DJs. They can get corporate on commercial stations. What am I missing with Nihal - I still don't get it, but I want to as I suspect I'll be hearing more of him in the future. What's good about him?!?

I don't think it's necessarily his formula. Nihal's formula is very much an easy listen and text based pictures but I think they're just as good as say Coxy's text features were. I think it's more just his caring personality which makes his listeners feel warm inside. I can see how his show might be a bit like marmite though.

[Joe Boy]

I don't think it's necessarily his formula. Nihal's formula is very much an easy listen and text based pictures but I think they're just as good as say Coxy's text features were. I think it's more just his caring personality which makes his listeners feel warm inside. I can see how his show might be a bit like marmite though.

I suppose so. I can tell that he's probably a nice guy, he just strikes me as being a bit dull, and trying to hard. He's older than Moyles, and the way he speaks seems totally over the top to the extent that I can't connect with him. Maybe I'm growing out of what they're trying to make Radio 1. I'm only in my early 20s...

[James R]

I don't think it's necessarily his formula. Nihal's formula is very much an easy listen and text based pictures but I think they're just as good as say Coxy's text features were. I think it's more just his caring personality which makes his listeners feel warm inside. I can see how his show might be a bit like marmite though.

I find Nihals shows very easy going and listener friendly. Lots of random ramblings and as you say text features to get more people involved in the show

[Joe Boy]

I find Nihals shows very easy going and listener friendly. Lots of random ramblings and as you say text features to get more people involved in the show

A couple of months ago I was listening though, and the text feature was 'what is on your left hand side?' Then a week or two later they did 'what's on your right hand side?' and so on... I genuinely want to like it, but surely they can do better than that?

[James R]

A couple of months ago I was listening though, and the text feature was 'what is on your left hand side?' Then a week or two later they did 'what's on your right hand side?' and so on... I genuinely want to like it, but surely they can do better than that?

I dont listen every week. It depends on if im driving or if im not busy as work then I can hear the show more

[Jono]

I suppose so. I can tell that he's probably a nice guy, he just strikes me as being a bit dull, and trying to hard. He's older than Moyles, and the way he speaks seems totally over the top to the extent that I can't connect with him. Maybe I'm growing out of what they're trying to make Radio 1. I'm only in my early 20s...

Well I would say that Nihal appeals to a slightly older audience as opposed to the new style Parf Daddy is looking for.

[daniel_jp]

I like nihal - im just not sure when I want to listen to him. In my opinion im not sure he is right for Weekend afternoons, and not sure about him on Weekend breakfast. Its weird, i enjoy listening to him, but he isnt someone I go out of my way to listen to. For example when Coxy was on weekend afternoons I would go out of my way listen as it was entertaining. Nihal in that slot is just an "easy listen" doesnt make you want to turn on or tune out. I think he would have been better maybe taking over colin and grimmy taking weekend afternoons.

[Lucie]

I still can't take Dev seriously, being a hardcore 'The Crust' fan.

Yeah, I'm kinda sad..

[Jono]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/dev/