POPULAR Radio Borders presenter Keith Clarkson is turning off his alarm clock after 21 years and moving from breakfast to a new afternoon show.

From Monday (August 30), Keith will finally be enjoying the luxury of a long lie-in with the launch of his afternoon show from 1pm through to 4pm.

Keith is due to be replaced by Gregor and Lynsey – who currently do the weekend breakfast show.

He said: “I have loved doing the breakfast show but after 21 years I am looking forward to no more 4am alarm calls.

“I’m delighted to hand over the microphone – and alarm clock – to Gregor and Lynsey. 

“They are the ideal people to take over the show as they’ve already done a brilliant job on our weekend breakfast show. 

“They sound amazing and have such a great laugh together.”

On his new show, Keith added: “I’m also really looking forward to launching my new afternoon show when listeners will be able to take control of the music we play by picking their favourite songs for the ‘2 o’clock takeover’.”

Gregor and Lynsey will be on air from 6am to 10am every weekday as well as continuing on Saturday breakfast.

Gregor said: “Keith has been such a familiar voice at breakfast for more than 20 years and it is a real honour and privilege to have the opportunity to take over this brilliant show.” 

Lynsey added: “Gregor and I have loved presenting our Radio Borders breakfast show on a Saturday morning and the listeners have been fantastic. 

“So, we can’t wait to join them now every weekday morning too!”

Gregor and Lynsey’s new breakfast show will include music, competitions like Cash Register, local news, sport, travel and all the latest entertainment news.

Victoria Easton-Riley, content director for Scotland, said: “Twenty one years of a 4am start is quite an achievement and Keith has become a much-loved figure in the local community and an important part of many peoples’ morning routine.

“However, we are happy to see him switch off those alarm clocks and move his show to the afternoon where I am sure he will be equally popular.

“After their success at the weekends I can’t wait to see hear Gregor and Lynsey, with their fun, energy and enthusiasm on weekday mornings.”

‘Gregor & Lynsey At Breakfast’ starts at 6am on Monday, with Keith on air from 1pm to 4pm.

Listeners can tune in on FM, online, via the Radio Borders App or on your Smart Speaker.