Mark Goodier to host Pick Of The Pops on Radio 2

Mark Goodier
By Mark SavageMusic correspondent, BBC News

Broadcaster Mark Goodier to host BBC Radio 2's long-running Pick Of The Pops , following the death of DJ Steve Wright earlier this year. Goodier, who was friends with Wright, said he was "honored" to to take over, "although I wish it were in happier circumstances."

He will start in July, with Gary Davies holding down the fort until then.< /p>

Radio 2 previously announced that Michael Ball would replace Wright on the popular show Sunday Love Songs.

Wright presented her final show on Radio 2 on February 11. . The unexpected news of his death came from the presenter's family just two days later.

The Metropolitan Police later confirmed that the presenter had been found died at his home, adding that the death was not considered suspicious.

Mark Goodier to host Pick Of The Pops on Radio 2
Mark Goodier
By Mark SavageMusic correspondent, BBC News

Broadcaster Mark Goodier to host BBC Radio 2's long-running Pick Of The Pops , following the death of DJ Steve Wright earlier this year. Goodier, who was friends with Wright, said he was "honored" to to take over, "although I wish it were in happier circumstances."

He will start in July, with Gary Davies holding down the fort until then.< /p>

Radio 2 previously announced that Michael Ball would replace Wright on the popular show Sunday Love Songs.

Wright presented her final show on Radio 2 on February 11. . The unexpected news of his death came from the presenter's family just two days later.

The Metropolitan Police later confirmed that the presenter had been found died at his home, adding that the death was not considered suspicious.

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