BACK ON AIR…Radio presenter Sean Coyle given new afternoon show on Radio Foyle
The presenter’s daytime show was axed at the end of August by BBC chiefs.
It provoked outrage among his army of listeners who vowed never to listen to Radio Foyle again.
An online petition was launched calling on BBC top brass to reverse their decision.
His daytime show is now presented by Stephen McClements who was poached from Q Radio where he was a breakfast show host.
Starting on Monday, October 7, Sean will present an afternoon show on Radio Foyle from 3 pm to 5 pm until the spring of 2020.
BBC Northern Ireland’s senior head of content production Eddie Doyle said it was an exciting time for radio in the North of Ireland.
“We continue with our commitment to review and refresh our output, broadening appeal with our listeners in mind and introducing and developing new and upcoming talent on the airwaves.”
Among the other changes, Stephen McCauley will host a new evening show, with alternative live music, album features and interviews.
Musician Gemma Bradley joins Across The Line (ATL) on Mondays from 9.30 pm to 11.30 pm with pop and RnB music while Ralph McLean will present his show in a new slot from 9.30-11 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
From Monday to Thursdays, The Late Show will be hosted by Eve Blair from 11 pm to midnight.
On Fridays, Mickey Bradley will bring a new show to the airwaves from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, followed by Blas Ceoil at the new time of 9.30 pm -10.30 pm.
Lynette Fay will round off the evening with Folk Club from 10.30 pm to midnight.
The new weeknight evening schedule will begin on Monday, October 21.
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