Sara Cox has marked the end of an era at BBC Radio 2 after saying goodbye to her much-loved teatime slot, as she prepares for one of the biggest jobs in British radio.
The presenter, 51, has hosted the Radio 2 teatime show for seven and a half years, building a loyal audience with her warm humour, quick wit and easy connection with listeners. Now, she is moving into the station’s flagship Breakfast Show in a major schedule shake-up.
Sara shared the emotional milestone on Instagram, posting cheerful photos from her final broadcast and a celebratory meal with colleagues at London restaurant The Devonshire. In her message, she reflected on years of fun, music and laughter, describing the show as a period filled with “silliness”.
Her farewell comes as she prepares to replace Scott Mills on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The move was confirmed earlier this year after Mills left the BBC, bringing a dramatic change to one of the corporation’s most high-profile radio slots.
For Sara, the appointment is a huge career moment. She has previously described the opportunity as a dream come true, saying she feels honoured and excited to be trusted with such an iconic programme. Fans have flooded her social media with congratulations, with many saying she is the perfect choice to bring warmth and energy to mornings.
The Radio 2 Breakfast Show is one of the most recognisable programmes in UK broadcasting, with a long history of famous hosts including Terry Wogan, Chris Evans, Zoe Ball and Scott Mills. Taking over the slot places Sara at the centre of the BBC’s morning audience.
Her move also leaves a question over who will permanently take over the teatime slot she leaves behind. Names such as Rylan Clark have already been linked with the role, adding more speculation to Radio 2’s changing line-up.
For now, Sara’s fans are celebrating both her emotional goodbye and her exciting new beginning. After years of keeping listeners company in the evening, she is about to become one of the first voices millions hear every morning.
