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Gethin Jones will return to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 5 Live hosting a regular Saturday morning show (9.00-11.00am) through a busy summer of sport including Wimbledon, the British and Irish Lions Tour, the F1 season and the start of the Ashes series in Cardiff.

Jones, who made his radio debut last summer, will host the Saturday morning show mixing the best of the worlds of sport and entertainment on Radio 5 Live between 6 June and 29 August.

On Saturday 11 July, with the first Ashes Test in progress, Gethin will present a show from his home city Cardiff.

Gethin Jones said: "I can't wait to get back into the Saturday morning hot seat on 5 Live. It's another fantastic summer of sport, from Wimbledon to the Ashes to the Lions. I will be reflecting on that, as well as having lots of good guests from the world of music and entertainment. I hope everyone will tune in for the sound of the summer!"

Radio 5 Live Controller Adrian Van Klaveren said: "I'm delighted to have Gethin back on Radio 5 Live. He brings a freshness and excitement to his show on Saturday mornings, he's a real sports fan and I know it'll be a great show to greet the key sporting weekends throughout the summer."

Notes to Editors

Gethin Jones will present on Saturdays, 9.00-11.00am, on Radio 5 Live between 6 June and 29 August.

The programme is produced by the independent production company Bite Yer Legs.

For more information about Gethin Jones, interview requests or information about Radio 5 Live, contact 5 Live Publicity.

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