Bob Harris takes time off from Radio 2 for hospital treatment
Bob Harris has announced he is taking a short break from his BBC Radio 2 shows while receiving hospital treatment.
In a post on Instagram, he said the break is due to a health issue that has developed over the past few weeks. “As many of you know, I suffer from prostate cancer, and every now and again I experience setbacks that need attention. Now is one of these moments,” he wrote.
This week’s Bob Harris Country will air as scheduled, and his Sounds of the 70’s episode on 12 April will feature an 80th birthday special he recorded before attending the C2C Festival with Zoe Ball.
During his absence, Darius Rucker will guest on Country, while Shaun Keaveny will cover Sounds of the 70’s for a few weeks.
Bob said he could not give a return date but reassured listeners: “I know that I will come back… and come back stronger. I hate missing programmes and I am keen to get back into the studio as soon as I can.”
He thanked his family, friends, and manager Nick Canham for their support, adding: “Thank you with all my heart to them and to all my listeners whose words and messages here mean so much. Sending you all my fondest love.”
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