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Broadcaster Steve Wright is to present BBC Radio 2 's Pick of The Pops on Saturday lunchtimes, Taking Over from Paul Gambaccini , who is moving to a new show on Sunday evenings.

Wright, who will continue to present his Sunday Love Songs show, called Pick of The Pops " legendary".

Gambaccini's show will include long-forgotten tracks from The Last 80 years, plus his favourite lesser-known records from the 50s onwards.

He called the songs " neglected gems".

Wright after 23 years, with Scott Mills Taking Over .

Speaking about Pick of The Pops , He Said : " Gambo brilliantly made it his own over The Last seven and a half years, and now it's my chance to give it a go!

" It's a great privilege to present such an iconic show on Radio 2 , and Pick of The Pops fans don't worry - it's going be the same and different at the same time. "

Gambaccini said he was beginning " chapter three" of his 25-year career with Radio 2 .

" I Am delighted that on the new show I will have the opportunity to present neglected gems from The Past century. The Show will be live, because live is best. It is a happy presenter who gets to share great music of his choice with loyal long-term listeners. "

The Station is also going to celebrate his "50 continuous years as a national broadcaster" in October.

Helen Thomas , Head of Radio 2 said Wright will continue to broadcast specials across The Station , including " our long-awaited Kylie Minogue listener vote". She also thanked Gambaccini for " presenting Pick of The Pops so brilliantly since 2016".

The Station also has upcoming specials on 100 years of Hollywood, a Prom called Stevie Wonder 's Innervisions and Danny Elfman 's Music from The Films of Tim Burton .

It also has plans for Dr Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration, in the autumn and Trevor Nelson 's Soul Christmas , for the festive season.

Source of news: bbc.com