Steve Wright and Paul Gambaccini get new Radio 2 shows

Broadcaster Steve Wright is to present BBC Radio 2's Pick of the Pops on Saturday lunchtimes, taking over from Paul Gambaccini, who is moving to a new show on Sunday evenings.

Wright, who will continue to present his Sunday Love Songs show, called Pick of the Pops "legendary".

Gambaccini's show will include long-forgotten tracks from the last 80 years, plus his favourite lesser-known records from the 50s onwards.

He called the songs "neglected gems".

Speaking about Pick of the Pops, he said: "Gambo brilliantly made it his own over the last seven and a half years, and now it's my chance to give it a go!

"It's a great privilege to present such an iconic show on Radio 2, and Pick of the Pops fans don't worry - it's going be the same and different at the same time."

Gambaccini said he was beginning "chapter three" of his 25-year career with Radio 2.

"I am delighted that on the new show I will have the opportunity to present neglected gems from the past century. The show will be live, because live is best. It is a happy presenter who gets to share great music of his choice with loyal long-term listeners."

The station is also going to celebrate his "50 continuous years as a national broadcaster" in October.

Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2 said Wright will continue to broadcast specials across the station, including "our long-awaited Kylie Minogue listener vote". She also thanked Gambaccini for "presenting Pick of the Pops so brilliantly since 2016".

The station also has upcoming specials on 100 years of Hollywood, a Prom called Stevie Wonder's Innervisions and Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton.

It also has plans for Dr Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration, in the autumn and Trevor Nelson's Soul Christmas, for the festive season.