Industry Jun 4, 2026

Bob Harris to retire from BBC Radio 2 after 56 years

“I have put everything I have into every show I’ve ever done, and it’s all been because of you,” he told fans

Originally published by NME
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Bob Harris to retire from BBC Radio 2 after 56 years
Veteran broadcaster Bob Harris, known as “Whispering” Bob Harris, is stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 show after 56 years due to ill health. He described the decision as one of the hardest of his life.

Harris expressed his deep commitment to his shows, stating that he had

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