Sara Cox Maintains Radio 2 Audience Numbers After Taking Over
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Affects United Kingdom
Sara Cox successfully holds onto Radio 2 breakfast listeners in her first months as host.
Sara Cox has retained the station's strong listener numbers during her initial months hosting the Radio 2 breakfast programme. She took over the permanent role following the departure of the previous host earlier in the year. Radio 2 continues to hold its position as the most popular radio station across the United Kingdom.
- The transitionSara Cox stepped into the permanent role on July 6 after her predecessor left the network.
- The audienceThe station kept its top spot as the country's most listened-to radio network.
Why it matters
Radio industry listening figures provide vital insight into public broadcasting reach and audience retention following high-profile presenter changes at public service networks.
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What outlets agree on
Radio 2 remains the leading station in the United Kingdom, and Sara Cox has successfully maintained listener numbers during her first months as the permanent breakfast presenter.
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Covered by 2 outlets
50% of the sources are Left
Lean ratings via AllSides, Media Bias/Fact Check
- The IndependentBBC release Radio 2 breakfast listening figures for first months after Scott Mills sacking1h ago · open ↗
- Evening StandardSara Cox holds on to Radio 2 breakfast listeners1h ago · open ↗
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