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Radio 5 Live's 606 host Robbie Savage was recognised with an award today from the Plain English Campaign.

The Derby County midfielder who presents the nation's biggest football phone-in show every Saturday night at 6.06pm, minutes after playing, was honoured as part of the Best National Radio Programme for 606.

Chrissie Maher, the founder of the Plain English Campaign, said of Robbie Savage: "I know that some of our sports commentators are probably best out in the game rather than in the studio, but Robbie has won the hearts of people on both counts. He understands what he's talking about and he doesn't make a big deal about it. He goes on air just like when he is out on the field – straight to the point and no messing."

Never one to be understated, Robbie Savage said: "I'm completely overwhelmed. To think that a boy from Wrexham can win this award so early into my broadcasting career – it genuinely is a great honour. I love doing my radio work and know that I've still got an awful lot to learn. It's a good job it's for plain English. If it was for plain Welsh, I would have been struggling."

You can have your say to Robbie via text on 85058, by calling 0500 909 693 or via e mail 606@bbc.co.uk or via or .

Notes to Editors

You can listen to 606 every Saturday (6.06pm) presented by Robbie Savage and Sunday, presented by Alan Green (6pm). Download the podcast from the 5 Live website.

Radio 5 Live is available via DAB radio, online at bbc.co.uk/5live, or via digital Freeview, Sky, Freesat, Virgin Media and 909 & 693AM.

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