Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBob Harris, known as "Whispering Bob", is stepping down from BBC Radio 2 due to his prostate cancer spreading to his spine. (PA)Bob Harris, known as "Whispering Bob", is stepping down from BBC Radio 2 due to his prostate cancer spreading to his spine. The veteran DJ, who has had a 56-year broadcasting career, announced his departure in a letter shared to Radio 2's social media. Harris described the decision as one of the hardest of his life, saying he must now concentrate on getting well again. He joined Radio 2 in 1996, presenting the Country Show and, from 2024, Sounds of the 70s. Harris expressed immense gratitude to his listeners and pride in his work, particularly in promoting country music. In fullBBC icon Bob Harris steps down from Radio 2 after 30 years as cancer spreadsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Iconic DJ Bob Harris confirms he is leaving Radio 2 amid cancer battle
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBob Harris, known as "Whispering Bob", is stepping down from BBC Radio 2 due to his prostate cancer spreading to his spine. (PA)Bob Harris, known as "Whispering Bob", is stepping down from BBC Radio 2 due to his prostate cancer spreading to his spine. The veteran DJ, who has had a 56-year broadcasting career, announced his departure in a letter shared to Radio 2's social media. Harris described the decision as one of the hardest of his life, saying he must now concentrate on getting well again. He joined Radio 2 in 1996, presenting the Country Show and, from 2024, Sounds of the 70s. Harris expressed immense gratitude to his listeners and pride in his work, particularly in promoting country music. In fullBBC icon Bob Harris steps down from Radio 2 after 30 years as cancer spreadsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
