Ed Stewart - Back To The BBC

Back To The BBC

Stewart rejoined BBC Radio 2 in 1991, firstly presenting a series of shows and then a regular Saturday afternoon show throughout the summer. In 1992, he once again presented weekday afternoons. This time, the show was broadcast from 3.30pm - 5pm, before moving to 3pm - 5pm in 1996 and 2pm - 5pm in late 1998.

In the summer of 1999, Stewart was taken off the weekday afternoon slot, moving to his Sunday evening show from 5pm - 7pm. At the time the official word was that Stewart had decided to go into semi-retirement, however he later revealed in his autobiography that he was removed from the afternoon programme by then controller Jim Moir.

His Sunday show was a blend of music and chat, plus listeners' letters and 'Where Are They Now?', a feature that attempts to re-unite old friends who have lost touch with each other.

Stewart eventually retired from Radio 2 in April 2006, not long after releasing his autobiography where he questioned the position of his colleagues Sarah Kennedy and Johnnie Walker on the network. He was replaced on Sunday afternoons by Johnnie 'Jimbo' Walker.

Stewart was back for Radio 2's 40th birthday on Sunday 30 September 2007 hosting Junior Choice. He was also heard on the Ken Bruce show and Pop Master on BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday 2 October 2007.

Stewart was heard on BBC Radio 2 presenting Junior Choice on Christmas Eve on Monday 24 December 2007, and again the following year he hosted an edition of Junior Choice on Christmas Day 2008 from 11-1pm. Stewart hosted further editions of Junior Choice on Christmas Day 2009 from 9-11am, Christmas Day 2010 from 8-10am and Christmas Day 2011 from 9- 11am.

Stewart also hosted the afternoon show on BBC Radio Bristol for two days in the run up to Christmas 2001.