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Radio One have announced that Chris Moyles is to replace Sara Cox as the host of the breakfast show from January 2004. Sara will move to Chris's current afternoon slot. This follows a collapse in the weekly listening figures for the breakfast show which slipped below 10 million for the first time.

Radio 1's Controller Andy Parfitt says I am absolutely delighted that Chris has agreed to host the new breakfast show. He was my first and only choice as successor to Sara who has done a great job over the last three and a half years.

Chris added I am really chuffed - I've said for ages that I am The Saviour of Radio 1, now it looks like I am finally going to have the chance to prove it!

Sara Cox said, I have had a great time doing the breakfast show over the last few years but I have to say the thought of finally being able to have a lie in is extremely appealing...

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