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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSarah Cox (PA Archive)Sara Cox is set to begin her new role as host of the BBC Radio 2 weekday breakfast show from Monday. The Bolton-born DJ will present the slot from 6:30 am to 9:30 am, with Hollywood actor Tom Hanks appearing as her first guest. Cox takes over from Scott Mills, who was sacked by the BBC following a police investigation into allegations of serious sexual offences. She previously hosted the teatime show on the station since 2018 and described her new breakfast role as a 'dream'. Her new programme will feature a fresh format, incorporating popular elements from her previous teatime show. More bulletinsThank 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