Pirate FM's Scott Temple and Holly Day Greatest Hits Radio

As reported last month, Pirate FM is being taken over by national radio station Hits Radio and will become digital only from April, as Hits Radio Cornwall.

It its place Greatest Hits Radio Cornwall will be moving onto the FM slots - 102.2 (Caradon Hill) and 102.8 (Redruth).

At the time of the announcement it was confirmed there would be a new local afternoon show for Greatest Hits Radio Cornwall.

Now it has been revealed that current Pirate FM presenters Scott Temple and Holly Day will be co-hosts of the new show, will be on air weekdays from 1pm to 4pm. It is a similar slot to the one Holly currently hosts alongside Cornish comedian Johnny Cowling, while Scott normally presents the mid-morning to early afternoon show.

Scott Temple and Holly Day are joining the Greatest Hits Radio Cornwall presenting line-up (Image: Greatest Hits Radio)

Scott and Holly join a line-up that includes well-known broadcasters such as Ken Bruce, Simon Mayo and Jackie Brambles, who present national shows in the schedule.

Scott said: “Sandwiched between Ken Bruce and Simon Mayo – what a way to spend my day! I can’t wait to get started on Greatest Hits Radio and to keep everyone up to date with what’s going on in the Duchy.

“Hope you can join me and my brilliant co-host Holly for our first show.”

Holly agreed: “I’m thrilled to be joining Scott on afternoons on Greatest Hits Radio.

“We’re both looking forward to sharing all the local news and info – and of course the essential Surf Report – with listeners every day, alongside all those greatest hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. See you soon!”

It has already been announced that Pirate FM Breakfast presenters Neil and Saffy are moving to Hits Radio Cornwall, which will only be available as a digital station.

Both Hits Radio Cornwall and Greatest Hits Radio Cornwall will be available on DAB digital radio, online and via smart speakers, with Greatest Hits additionally available on FM radios.