Lowri
Turner leads Sunday schedules on BBC London 94.9FM
Popular
broadcaster, journalist and author Lowri Turner is to lead the Sunday
morning schedules on BBC London 94.9FM, it was announced today (19
September 2002).
From
Sunday (22 September), Lowri will be waking the capital with her
weekly 8.00 to 11.00am show - which she will co-host with BBC London's
Simon Lederman.
The
new programme will be a sparky and interactive mix of debate and
comment on the week's news and events, with studio guests and listeners
taking part on the phone or via e-mails and texts.
Most
recently seen presenting her sixth series of DIY SOS for BBC ONE,
Lowri currently writes for various national newspapers and magazines.
She
is also a regular panellist on Channel 5's topical phone in show
The Wright Stuff.
Her
radio career began eight years ago on BBC Radio Five Live. She has
also presented daily and weekend music and talk shows for other
radio stations.
Managing
Editor of BBC London 94.9 FM, David Robey, says: "Lowri is
an energetic broadcaster with a vibrant personality. BBC London
94.9FM listeners are in for a lively Sunday morning treat."
Lowri
adds: "As a Londoner, born and bred, I am looking forward to
addressing the issues that matter to all of us who live in the capital.
"If
that means rattling a few cages - and I'm not talking about the
ones in Regents Park - then so be it.
"Love
me or hate me, I can promise listeners one thing - the show won't
be dull."
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