Bob Harris will be taking a break from presenting his country show on BBC Radio 2 for the next few weeks to recover from an aortic dissection.
Bob explains: “I am sorry to say that I will be unable to broadcast on the Radio 2 Country Show for the next few weeks. Ten days ago, while out walking, I suffered a tear to my aorta known as an aortic dissection. The aorta is basically the M1 of the body and any damage is regarded as extremely serious.
“For the past few years I have been walking an average of five miles a day and I am convinced that the level of fitness I have achieved during that time helped save my life.
“I was an incredibly scary moment and I am massively indebted to the ambulance crew who attended so promptly, the Intensive Care team and the consultants at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and to my wife Trudie and my wonderful family who have rallied round me with huge love and support.
“I am not exactly sure when I will be on air again but I am on the road to recovery now and will be back playing music for you on Radio 2 as soon as possible.
“Thank you for everything.”
I am going to have to take it easy for a while but I am getting better and I will be OK pic.twitter.com/sg4ndrU1bg
— Bob Harris (@WhisperingBob) June 12, 2019
Lewis Carnie, Head of Radio 2 says: “On behalf of everyone at Radio 2 and our millions of listeners, we wish Bob a very speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to Wogan House when he’s ready.”
The Country Show with Bob Harris is broadcast each Thursday evening from 9-10pm. Paul Sexton will present the programme on Thursday 13th and Thursday 20th June. Deputy presenters for further shows will be announced in due course.
Posted on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 at 10:28 am by Roy Martin