Radio 1 has released details of an 'exciting' new weekend lineup including 'new shows and new talent'.
Among the changes will be a new 7-10 breakfast show fronted by Dreem Teem's DJ Spoony. Commenting on the new show Spoony told reporters: "I can't wait to get stuck into the new shows. I'm gonna blow the opposition out of the water, trust me."
Colin Murray – soon to be shunted out of the Evening Session slot to make way for Zane Lowe, has been given Sunday nights, on which he says: "I'm really chuffed that Radio 1 has given Edith [Bowman] and I this vote of confidence so early in our partnership. Myself and hollow legs Bowman are looking forward to working as part of a dedicated weekend team."
Nemone has a new two hour Saturday slot at 1pm, and will be followed by Trevor Nelson and Judge Jules, 'Backstage' with new hosts – tba.
Radio One controller Andy Parfitt said: "These new weekend shows are going to be fantastic. Colin, Edith and Spoony are all hugely popular with our listeners so extending their shows across the weekend was the right decision to make. Weekends on Radio 1 are going to be hard to beat."
The new schedule starts as of September.