Gary Davies says taking over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show from Scott Mills “wasn’t easy” and that his early period in the role was difficult. According to coverage including The Independent and the Belfast Telegraph, Mills’ sacking in March led to Davies covering the morning slot, and Davies has since reflected on adjusting to the programme and audience expectations during the transition.
The reports agree that Davies has been presenting the Radio 2 breakfast show since Mills’ removal and that, despite settling into the role, he describes the handover period as challenging. While the outlets differ slightly in wording, they present the same general account: Davies moved into the prominent morning slot following the sudden change at the programme, and he discusses the pressures and practicalities of stepping in under those circumstances.
Overall, the articles focus on Davies’ personal assessment of the transition rather than providing new details about the reasons behind Mills’ sacking or changes to the show beyond the presenter switch.
