Category: Five Live

Date: 31.03.2005
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Terry Wogan, the UK's most popular radio presenter, will present BBC Radio Five Live's Fighting Talk on 9 April 2005.

Wogan, who regularly pulls in eight million listeners to his BBC Radio 2 show, will show off his sporting prowess when he presents Five Live's successful sport quiz show while regular presenter Christian O'Connell takes the week off.

Fighting Talk, in which a panel of pundits compete for points as they discuss the sporting issues of the day, has proved a hit with audiences in its Saturday morning slot and is currently the most downloaded sports show on BBC Radio.

Terry Wogan said: "I haven't done any sport on radio since the Barcelona Olympics in 1992... I'm really looking forward to hosting Fighting Talk!"

Bob Shennan, Controller, Radio Five Live, said: "Terry Wogan is an iconic broadcaster and will bring his talents to this unique show.

"It will be a real treat to hear his legendary tones on Fighting Talk."