BBC Radio 5 Live has announced it is changing its daytime schedule to accommodate the arrival of Matt Chorley's brand-new politics show.
In a significant year for UK and international politics, the station has enlisted the award-winning presenter, author and stand-up comedian to host a fresh dynamic daytime political show airing Monday to Friday from 2pm to 4pm.
Launching on Monday 2 September, the new show promises to offer a unique take on current national political commentary and coverage.
The alterations will extend the mid-morning shows hosted by Naga Munchetty on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Adrian Chiles on Thursdays to three hours, broadcasting from 11am to 2pm.
The popular 'Must Watch' feature, previously part of Nihal Arthanayake's show, will now be featured in Naga's programme at 1pm on Mondays, while Martin Lewis will join Adrian to provide money-saving advice at 1pm on his Thursday show.
This new politics show is designed for those keen to delve deep into the heart of UK politics, getting straight to the point without any fuss or favour. From housing and healthcare to education and environment and everything in between, this new show aims to set the national agenda for political commentary.
Featuring a diverse range of guests, including MPs, elected mayors, and Cabinet Ministers, each day promises to deliver an exploration of the most pressing political issues across the UK and their implications for local communities.
As the 'Voice of the UK', BBC Radio 5 Live delivers engaging conversation, riveting news stories and a variety of opinions to millions of listeners nationwide every week. This political show promises to follow suit.
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Each day, Matt will conduct comprehensive interviews with key figures in UK politics, alongside vibrant debates and analysis from expert commentators and listeners. He will strive to sift through the clamour, distinguishing fact from fiction, bringing clarity to the chaos so our audience can form their own judgements.
When the announcement of Matt's new show was made earlier this year, he expressed his disbelief: "I can't quite believe it. It's exactly 20 years since this Somerset boy arrived in London with his three A Levels, 100 words per minute shorthand, a vast collection of Elton John records and a dream. But I could never have dreamt that one day I'd make it to the actual BBC, and in a huge general election year too."
"Over the years I've been able to interview at least six of the people who've spent varying amounts of time as prime minister, and plenty more who have tried. Now I can't wait to also hear from the people with better stories, ideas and jokes - the 5 Live audience. Bringing them into the heart of Westminster, and getting out across the whole country, to tell the story of what Britain wants, and how it might get it."
"So please, when you come to make the big decision this autumn, Vote 5 Live. My name's Matt Chorley, and I approve this message."
Tune into the Matt Chorley show on BBC 5 Live, airing Monday to Friday, from 2-4pm, starting from Monday 2 September.
