Beloved BBC radio presenter QUITS show after 31 YEARS… as he brands job ‘biggest privilege’ while saying farewell to listeners

Beloved BBC radio presenter Andrew Peach has hung up his headphones after 31 years working at the corporation.

The star hosted BBC Radio Berkshire’s breakfast show, which he branded The Peach Show, for 18 years having previously worked elsewhere at the Beeb.

He worked on a number of high profile stories, including the coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s death and also interviewed Prime Minister Teresa May. 

Reflecting on his career, Andrew said: ‘I’ve broadcast from Washington, Prague and Dusseldorf – and I’ve endured the ups and downs of being a Reading FC fan through countless play-off final defeats and our promotion to the Premier League in 2006…

‘This job has been the greatest privilege. Daily radio shows like this are, above all, a relationship. A warm and authentic relationship with the audience…

Beloved BBC radio presenter Andrew Peach has hung up his headphones after 31 years working at the corporation

In his Twitter announcement, Andrew shared a series of images, including shots showing his first BBC headshot and a meeting with the Queen

He was seen meeting the Queen in a sweet snap

The star hosted BBC Radio Berkshire’s breakfast show, which he branded The Peach Show, for 18 years having previously worked elsewhere at the Beeb

‘We’ve chosen to spend time together day after day, month after month, year after year. That relationship is so precious and I know I will miss it desperately…

‘The programme has brought people together, applied a bit of pressure here and there and meant that, from time to time, we’ve changed things for the better…

‘Although it’s time for me to find some new mountains to climb, I am so grateful to have enjoyed more than 30 years in my dream job.’

In his Twitter announcement, Andrew shared a series of images, including shots showing his first BBC headshot and a meeting with the Queen.  

Andrew’s departure is the latest blow to the BBC, after Claudia Winkleman has announced she will be quitting her BBC Radio 2 show following 15 years on air, with Romesh Ranganathan set to take over. 

The presenter, 51, shared the news with her listeners during Saturday’s show admitting she wishes to spend more time with her children.

She shares Jake, 20, Matilda, 17, and Arthur, 11, with her film producer partner, Kris Thykier, 50, who she married in 2000.

Claudia’s final show will broadcast in March, after which she will be replaced by Romesh from April. 

His first headshot showed his early starts on BBC South 

Reflecting on his career, Andrew said : ‘I’ve broadcast from Washington, Prague and Dusseldorf – and I’ve endured the ups and downs of being a Reading FC fan through countless play-off final defeats and our promotion to the Premier League in 2006’

Claudia Winkleman, 51, has announced she will be quitting her BBC Radio 2 show after 15 years on air, with Romesh Ranganathan set to take over 

The media personality explained how it had been an ‘absolute privilege’ to host the show as she thanked her listeners.

She began: ‘I would love to share mind, firstly, I’m going to say it out loud and with vim, I love Radio 2.’

‘It is an absolute privilege to be here every Saturday, chatting to amazing guests, being with Sally and mainly read your fantastic messages. 

‘But here’s the thing and it is such a boring cliché so I apologise. Time is going too fast. My daughter is getting ready to leave home and she was 3 about 5 minutes ago. 

‘I still have a little one who wants to be with me. I don’t know how long that will last and I just need to be at home more. 

‘So my news at 10 is that I am leaving – but I have two pieces of exceptional news. One – the person taking over is one of the funniest and smartest people on earth. 

‘We are going to love listening to him every Saturday at 10. Think of this if you will as an early Christmas present.  The one and only Romesh Ranganathan is going to be here from April and he is majestic. 

‘Number two, the second piece of good news, is before I leave in March the bosses have said I can play, and I’m unapologetic about this, an obscene amount of this.’

She went on to play Oasis’ hit track You Gotta Roll With it. 

The presenter shared the news with her listeners during Saturday’s show admitting she wishes to spend more time with her daughter (pictured in 2017)

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