BBC Radio 1 was announced that Nick Grimshaw would leave the Breakfast Show after six years, the second longest run hosting the show in history (only second to Chris Moyles). However, Grimshaw is not leaving the station, but swapping slots with Greg James, who normally hosts the home time show from 4-7pm weekdays. This change took place as of 20 August 2018 for the Radio 1 Breakfast Show (which was then renamed to Radio 1 Breakfast). Nick Grimshaw's show started on 3 September 2018. In June 2018, another series of schedule changes was announced. This sees the BBC Introducing Show with Huw Stephens
The Radio 2 Breakfast Show with early presenter Sarah Kennedy's departure, the show was extended by 30 minutes and broadcast between 6.30am and 9.30am. In 2018, Evans announced his departure from the network and his plan to move to Virgin Radio. His last show will be broadcast on 24th December 2018. On 3 October 2018 it was announced that Zoë Ball would take over in January 2019 with Sara Cox continuing as the stand in cover presenter. Ball's first show will be on 14 January. The Radio 2 Breakfast Show The Radio 2 Breakfast Show refers to a range of programming on weekday mornings on