Broadcaster Emma Barnett will be the main host of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour from January next year.

The BBC Radio 5 Live Show presenter will host the programme from Monday to Thursday, with a second host to present the Friday and Saturday slots.

Ms Barnett said: “What adventures we are going to have together - all starting in the year that this BBC institution, the radio mothership, turns 75. I have a long love of Woman's Hour and live radio and know that this is a very special and rare opportunity."