History
The first breakfast show presenter was Tony Blackburn, who spoke the first words on Radio 1 and remained in the slot for nearly six years. Other DJs who have hosted the breakfast show for more than five years are Mike Read, Simon Mayo and Chris Moyles. Moyles is the longest serving breakfast show presenter, having hosted The Chris Moyles Show from 5 January 2004; he took the title from Tony Blackburn on 7 September 2009.
Moyles announced in July 2012 that he was to step down as host of The Radio 1 Breakfast Show, with his final show broadcast on 14 September 2012.
Read more about this topic: Radio 1 Breakfast Show Presenters
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