Northern Ireland

Broadcaster Connor Phillips to present new week-day show on BBC Radio Ulster

Broadcaster Connor Phillips is to present a new 90-minute show on BBC Radio Ulster from next month. The Co Armagh native will present a week-day show from 10.30am to 12pm
Broadcaster Connor Phillips is to present a new 90-minute show on BBC Radio Ulster from next month. The Co Armagh native will present a week-day show from 10.30am to 12pm

Broadcaster Connor Phillips is to present a new 90-minute show on BBC Radio Ulster from next month.

The Co Armagh native will present the week-day show from 10.30am to 12pm between Stephen Nolan and Talkback.

The slot had previously been occupied by presenter, Stephen Clements, who passed away suddenly earlier this year.

Mr Phillips has previously worked for The One Show and has also hosted NI Trending alongside his wife Holly Hamilton.

Speaking about his new show which beings on Monday May 5, the presenter said: "I grew up listening to Gerry Anderson and Sean Coyle plus Stephen Clements is a voice that we miss every day.

"I hope I can entertain fans of these shows and bring my own personality to BBC Radio Ulster"

Emma Dunseith, Senior Head of Content Production, BBC Northern Ireland, described Mr Phillips as a "unique" broadcaster who makes presenting a live show "seem effortless and we’re thrilled to welcome him to our radio family".

"Connor steps into the same time slot that Stephen occupied so I’m sure it’ll be poignant for him, for our listeners and everyone at BBC Radio Ulster. We won’t forget Stephen and his contribution to the station which ended too soon. He’s still very much in our hearts as we look forward to this new chapter with Connor".