Davina McCall has once again proved herself to be a versatile presenter by attracted over 150 listener complaints after filling in for Ken Bruce on Radio 2. Despite her disastrous attempts at a prime time chat show, the BBC station has let her fill in on Bruce's morning show while he is away. Comments on the Radio 2 message board described her performance as "cringe-worthy" and "inane chatter". However, a BBC spokesperson has stuck-up for the if-in-doubt-squeal presenter, telling reporters: "While we appreciate that Davina's style is different to Ken's, we are also getting a positive reaction from some Radio 2 listeners who are really enjoying the show".
Meanwhile, the BBC has announced more details of its Radio 1 40th anniversary plans, with the station reportedly set to revive Annie Nightingale's legendary request show, albeit for one night only on 30 Sep at 7pm. The show was infamous for the increasingly inventive ways in which requests would be communicated, with two of the most unusual examples being one written on a house brick and another on a paper prayer mat. Nightingale, now 65, seemed pleased to be back in the slot, adding that: "I read every single one [request] and I loved doing that".