Radio presenter Sara Cox will officially launch her new flagship Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 on July 6, 2026, at 6:30am.
She transitions from her long-standing teatime slot.
The 51-year-old DJ takes over the morning program following the dismissal of former host Scott Mills amid a police investigation.
Cox will succeed interim host Gary Davies, who filled the vacancy after Mills was removed from the airwaves.
Cox has hosted the station's 4pm to 7pm teatime slot since 2018 before her new role was announced in April.
Speaking to The Times, she expressed confidence in managing the high-profile transition.
"It's huge, but I'm ready," Cox said.
She explained her strategy for managing pre-show excitement: "I might have to bury my phone in my neighbour's sandpit a couple of days before because I don't like people texting me good luck, but the minute I open my mic, I'll be fine."
Reflecting on her career, Cox noted her experience underpins her readiness. "I'm not nervous because I know I can do a good job.
I don't want to sound arrogant, but I've been doing radio for 28 years now," she said.
The presenter also detailed her motivations for seeking a new milestone after seven years on her evening program.
"I think if you're ambitious, you always want to do the next big thing," Cox said.
She added that she was "ready for another challenge" and "something new and a bit scary because I quite like that feeling."
Cox emphasized that navigating unfamiliar formats keeps both the presenter and content dynamic. "It keeps you interested and interesting," she said.
The upcoming morning program will introduce a revised format incorporating popular segments from her previous broadcast. A key difference is the inclusion of celebrity guests.
"The big difference is that we didn't have a single celebrity on teatime. The stars were always the regular listeners calling in," Cox said.
She confirmed regular callers will remain, alongside high-profile guests starting with actor Tom Hanks.
"So I am going to take them with me to breakfast, but we'll have a bit of Hollywood too."
When questioned about the circumstances surrounding her predecessor Scott Mills, Cox stated she possessed no additional information.
"I know no more than you do about the whole thing," she said.
