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Radio 1's Annie Mac covers for Coxy
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大象传媒 Radio 1 announced today (21 January) that Annie Mac will host Saturdays and Sundays between 1.00 and 4.00pm, covering Sara Cox's slot during her maternity leave.
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Annie's first shows at the weekends will be 23 and 24 February and Sara will return to the station in September 2008.
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In further news, Nick Grimshaw joins Radio 1 to front Switch (Sundays, 7.00-10.00pm) whilst Annie looks after weekends. Nick has been a weekly contributor to Switch since the show started in October 2007 and co-hosts the 大象传媒 Two music show Sound with Annie.
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Annie will continue to host Annie Mac's Mash Up (Fridays, 9.00-11.00pm).
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Annie Mac said: "I am delighted to look after Sara's show for her when she's having baby number two. I think Sara is an exceptional presenter, and I just hope I do her show justice for her when she's away.
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"I know that Switch is in safe hands with my mate Grimmy looking after it. He's so funny on the radio and is properly passionate about new music. He'll do a super job."
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Nick Grimshaw said: "I'm so excited about taking over the show solo, although I will lose my radio wife Mac. I guess it's more of a separation than a divorce though. Just I'm keeping the kids and she's got the house.
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"I've wanted to do a Radio 1 show since I was about 12 after realising I was musically talentless, it's kind of the next best thing. Switch is one of the most exciting shows on the station so it's an honour to be hosting it."
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Sara Cox said: "I'm really happy that Annie is going to keep my seat warm while I'm away, she's a good pal and I'm sure she'll be brilliant on the show."
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Ben Cooper, Head of Programmes, Radio 1, said: "Everyone at Radio 1 wishes Sara all the best and we look forward to welcoming her back after her maternity leave.
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"I'm very pleased that Annie is going to look after the show while Sara is away, she's a great broadcaster and I know she'll do a brilliant job.
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"Nick has proven himself as part of the Radio 1 family and it's very exciting that he'll be hosting his own show during this period."
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From 23 February on Radio 1:
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Annie Mac
Friday, 9.00-11.00pm
Saturday and Sunday, 1.00-4.00pm
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Nick Grimshaw
Sunday, 7.00-10.00pm
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Notes to Editors
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大象传媒 Switch is the 大象传媒's offering for 12 to 16-year-olds across TV, radio and online.
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Switch on Radio 1 features the best specialist music, the week's hottest gossip, and behind-the-scenes news and live tracks from 大象传媒 Two music show Sound.
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There's a focus on the big online stories of the week from across the social networking world, featuring hot new tracks, bloggers, vloggers and websites. 听
Listeners can actively participate in the show and there's insider information on everything from EastEnders to World Of Warcraft.
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