Saturday Show to launch new-look Radio Scotland weekend

Presenters Amy Irons and Steven Mill have been reunited to kick-start a brand new weekend programme on BBC Radio Scotland.

The pair will entrance The Saturday Show from late September, giving the station a recent new sound.

Irons and Mill labored collectively in Scottish industrial radio and can intention to convey a “feel-good factor” to the airwaves, with company, music, chat about soccer and a lighthearted take a look at the week’s information.

Irons is a well-known face and voice on BBC Scotland, presenting Hogmanay, Reporting Scotland: News at Seven and co-hosting the Sacked within the Morning podcast with Craig Levein. Mills presently presents throughout Bauer Scotland, and is well-known for his ardour for Scottish soccer.

The programme begins on 20 September and can be stay from 09:00 to 12:00 each Saturday.

Irons stated: “This is so exciting, to be hosting a brand-new show with my old pal Steven.

“Saturday mornings are a particular time of the week, with tons happening for our viewers and I am unable to wait to maintain them firm, whether or not they’re travelling pitch-side to observe their youngsters play soccer, heading to observe their workforce on the supporters’ bus or grabbing a espresso in between chores.

“There’ll be loads to start the weekend off with a smile and I can’t wait to get started.”

Mills added: “What a delight to be part of this new Saturday morning sound on BBC Radio Scotland. It’ll be great working with Amy again.

“We’re each enthusiastic about our sport, and once you throw the Scottish sense of humour into the combination together with listener chat and company, I do know it is going to be a lot of enjoyable.”

Victoria Easton Riley, Head of Audio and Events at BBC Scotland, said: ‘We’re delighted to launch The Saturday Show with Amy and Steven at the helm.

“Their chemistry, humour, and infectious enthusiasm make them the right pair to convey the viewers a lift of vitality and leisure firstly of the weekend.”

The new present will comply with Good Morning Scotland which airs from 08:00 to 09:00 every Saturday. It can even be obtainable on BBC Sounds.