Liza Tarbuck Quits BBC Radio 2 After 14 Years
Key Points
- Announced she’s leaving to reclaim weekends, ending her long-running Saturday evening programme.
- BBC praised her warm, club-like atmosphere on-air and said she will be hugely missed.
- Shaun Keaveny covers the slot until March; fans urged BBC Sounds to keep past shows available.
LIZA Tarbuck is stepping away from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday evening show after 14 years on air.
The comedian and actress, who has hosted the 6pm to 8pm slot since 2012, shared the news with fans on Instagram and said she wants her weekends back.
In her farewell message, Tarbuck reflected warmly on the show’s community spirit, saying, “We made 2 hrs of radio feel like a private members club, that’s the stuff of dreams.
“Thousands of people enjoyed each other’s company like great friends. Thank you for letting me in, it’s been a privilege.”
BBC Radio 2 paid tribute to the longtime host, with head of station Helen Thomas praising the unique atmosphere Tarbuck brought to Saturday nights. Thomas said Tarbuck created a “magical, fantastical world” each week and added that she will be hugely missed.
Shaun Keaveny will take over the slot until the end of March, with BBC Radio 2 expected to announce longer-term plans soon.
Fans quickly reacted to the news online, with many sharing their disappointment and celebrating Tarbuck’s run on the station. Some also called for her past shows to remain available on BBC Sounds so listeners can keep revisiting her much-loved broadcasts.
