ALEX Salmond is to host a new weekend radio show on LBC.
The three-hour show, called Salmond on Sunday, will launch on September 17 from 3pm.
LBC owners Global said it would “tackle the nation’s most important and talked about issues” with a programme of “fiery debate, intelligent discussion, breaking news and informed opinion”.
The former first minister, who previously hosted a half-hour show on LBC has recently completed a month-long stint at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Salmond, who lost his Gordon seat in June’s snap General Election, said: “This is a great spot to lead Britain’s conversation. We will pick up the hot topics from the week’s news and look toward what will make the headlines in the week to come. It is the quality of the conversation with the listeners which makes LBC shows.”
James Rea, LBC’s managing editor, said: “As a huge figure in British politics, Alex Salmond is widely recognised as a defining figure for Scottish nationalism. Armed with 30 years of experience, he is the ideal person to take on the nation’s most important and controversial issues.”
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