Naga Munchetty is appearing on a new BBC Radio 5 show (Image: BBC/James Stack) BBC Radio 5 Live has announced it is changing its daytime schedule to accommodate the arrival of Matt Chorley's brand-new politics show. In a significant year for UK and international politics, the station has enlisted the award-winning presenter, author and stand-up comedian to host a fresh dynamic daytime political show airing Monday to Friday from 2pm to 4pm. Launching on Monday 2 September, the new show promises to offer a unique take on current national political commentary and coverage.
The alterations will extend the mid-morning shows hosted by Naga Munchetty on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Adrian Chiles on Thursdays to three hours, broadcasting from 11am to 2pm. The popular 'Must Watch' feature, previously part of Nihal Arthanayake's show, will now be featured in Naga's programme at 1pm on Mondays, while Martin Lewis will join Adrian to provide money-saving advice at 1pm on his Thursday show. The BBC has announced a major change to the schedule (Image: BBC ) This new politics show is designed for those keen to delve deep into the heart of UK politics, getting straight to the point without any fuss or favour.
From housing and healthcare to education and environment and everything in between, this new show aims to set the national agenda for political commentary. Featuring a diverse range of guests, including MPs, elected mayors, and Cabinet Ministers, each day promises to deliver an .