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Maitland to fill in on 5 Live drivetime

Source: The Guardian

Nov 06, 2009

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Presenter of ITV1's tonight to stand in for regular presenter Peter Allen

Tonight presenter Jonathan Maitland is to stand in for Peter Allen on BBC Radio 5 Live's drivetime show later this month.

In addition to his duties on ITV1's current affairs flagship, Maitland will co-present the BBC station's 5 Live Drive show between 23 and 27 November 23 while Allen is away.

He will team up with Anita Anand throughout the week except on the Tuesday, when he will host alongside Aasmah Mir. Maitland will also co-present 5 Live Drive on Christmas Eve.

The former Today programme journalist said: "Having spent six years on Today, I love radio and Drive is one of the best gigs in town. Peter Allen is one of the best broadcasters of the generation so I'm nervous but excited at the prospect."

A Radio 5 Live spokesman added: "Jonathan has worked for the station before but this time he will be standing in for Peter Allen."

Radio 5 Live recently announced its new schedule for 2010 and beyond as it gears up for its move to Salford.

The new lineup includes Gabby Logan joining the dayti

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