Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVeteran presenter Trevor Nelson has returned to BBC Radio 2 following surgery for a brain tumour. The 62-year-old broadcaster thanked listeners for their overwhelming support, saying it helped him through his ‘darkest moments’ during an emotional summer. Nelson described his difficult period of recovery as feeling like he had been hijacked before a ransom was paid to free him. He is making a phased return to the airwaves, gradually increasing his schedule until he resumes full broadcasting duties on 28 September. The presenter expressed disappointment at missing the upcoming Radio 2 in the Park festival in Stirling as he continues to recuperate. In fullTrevor Nelson makes emotional Radio 2 return after brain tumour surgeryMore 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