Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank 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 inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRelated: Jeremy Vine reacts to Scott Mills sacking from BBC Radio 2Gary Davies has concluded his tenure hosting the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, admitting the initial period "wasn’t easy" as he bid farewell to listeners. Davies had been covering the morning slot since Scott Mills was dismissed by the corporation in March. Sara Cox is now poised to permanently take over the breakfast show from Monday, having previously fronted the teatime programme. Cox expressed her excitement about the new role, stating it feels like a "full circle" moment and promising excellent music and superstar guests. Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks is confirmed as her first guest, with the new BBC Radio 2 breakfast show set to launch on July 6 at 6:30 am. In fullGary Davies reflects on ‘not easy’ start to Radio 2 breakfast show after Scott Mills sackingMore 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

Davies has been covering the morning slot on Radio 2 since Mills’ sacking in March

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