Owain Wyn Evans launches his new Radio 2 Early Breakfast Show

Owain Wyn Evans launched his new Radio 2 Early Breakfast Show from BBC Cymru Wales broadcast centre in Cardiff  this morning.

The new show also marks 100 years since the BBC’s very first broadcast in Wales and is the first Radio 2 weekday programme to move out of London.

Welcoming listeners, Owain said: “Bore da, darlings. Croeso i Gaerdydd. Welcome to BBC Radio 2 live from Cardiff.” His first record was Stronger by Britney Spears.

With over 20 years in radio and television, it was announced last October that Owain was to take over the show following Vanessa Feltz stepping down amid reports that she was uncertain about her future at the BBC.

Former TV weatherman, Owain is also  known for playing drums and famously raising over £3 million in a drumathon for Children in Need.

He was presented with a giant Welsh cake this morning as a welcome to his new show.

Owain said: “I’m thrilled to be presenting the first daily daytime BBC Radio 2 show to come from outside of London, and where better to be based than the amazing BBC Cymru Wales broadcast centre in Cardiff.

“The Welsh language is really important to me, hence opening the show with a welcome for everyone! Today couldn’t have gone any better and it was wonderful to have so many lovely messages from the listeners.

“Also, as a drummer, I love our new segment, Air Drum Anthems, which gives me a great excuse to chat about my favourite instrument. I can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow!”

Here we go! What a moment ✨ Join me live on @BBCRadio2 for my brand new show from 4am or catch up on @BBCSounds 🧡 pic.twitter.com/oAd2SiYEEt

— Owain Wyn Evans (@OwainWynEvans) February 13, 2023