Welsh presenter Steffan Powell makes his Radio 2 debut

Presenter, journalist, host of Doctor Who: Unleashed, and BBC News’ first ever gaming and culture correspondent, Steffan Powell, makes his Radio 2 presenting debut in January 2025.

Steffan is set to sit in for Owain Wyn Evans,from Wednesday 1 to Friday 3 January 2025 broadcasting from BBC Cymru Wales in Cardiff.

He’ll be welcoming the 'Bore Dahlings’ and you can expect a show filled with Airdrum Anthems and the listeners’ daily musings!

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"Dead chuffed"

Steffan said: “I’m dead chuffed to be given the opportunity to keep Owain’s seat warm for him for a few days!

"I’ve always loved Radio 2 and can’t wait to get going on such a beloved station. With two children - a toddler and an eight month old - at home I’m used to being up early, but now I’ll have some more company - which is nice!

"I’m excited to get to know the listeners and hopefully I can help kick the day off with some joy.”

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Familiar face (and voice)

Steffan has reported across the BBC’s television and radio news programmes, from Radio 1’s Newsbeat and Radio 4’s Today to Breakfast and the News at 6 and 10.

He is a regular stand-in for radio programmes including BBC Radio 5Live’s Breakfast and Naga Munchetty shows and the network’s BBC Sounds' Newscast, as well as a contributor to their sports panel show Fighting Talk.

He is the creator and presenter of BBC Sounds’ Press X to Continue and has presented a television programmes including Proms in the Park, consumer affairs show X-Ray and BBC Wales political debate programme, The Hour.

He also hosts factual entertainment programmes on S4C such as Iaith ar Daith, Gwylio Ser y Nos, Symud i Gymru and the upcoming Colli Cymru i’r Mor.