Mac joined the UK station as a relative unknown in 2004.
Irish DJ and radio host Annie Mac has gone on to become one of Radio 1 biggest hits. Having joined the station back in 2004, after 17 years, she’s helmed various shows, most notably the ‘Friday Night Dance Music Show’ and the ‘Weeknight New Music’ slot.
‘It’s all about time really. I need more time to see my kids in the evening now they are both in school. I would like more time to write fiction and to create podcasts. I also love the idea of leaving the party (and make no mistake working at Radio 1 does feel like a party) with a huge smile on my face, when I’m still having the most fun I can have. I will be coming back to radio broadcasting when the time is right’ said Annie Mac in a public statement about her departure from Radio 1.
Danny Howard will be now taking over Mac’s ‘Friday Night Dance Music Show’, while Clara Amfo will step up for the weeknight radio slot.
Read Mac’s statement in full below.
It’s time to tell you, my listeners, that after 17 years, my last show on @BBCR1 will take place on 30 July 2021. pic.twitter.com/Uy5KU6nHSF
— Annie Mac (@anniemacmanus) April 20, 2021
