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Radio 1's Annie Mac covers for Coxy
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91Èȱ¬ 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 91Èȱ¬ 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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91Èȱ¬ Switch is the 91Èȱ¬'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 91Èȱ¬ 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. Ìý
Listeners can actively participate in the show and there's insider information on everything from EastEnders to World Of Warcraft.
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