BBC Radio Scotland has appointed Martin Geissler as part of its new Drivetime presenting team.
This comes following the departure of John Beattie, who retired from the programme last month.
Geissler will be stepping into the role later this month, joining Fiona Stalker in the presenting line-up, after having been a part of the Good Morning Scotland team.
Geissler said: “John Beattie’s shoes are big, metaphorically as well as literally. I’m honoured to have been given the opportunity to step into them.
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"Together with a wonderfully talented team, John Beattie has given the Drivetime programme a unique style and personality. I plan to build on that and add some of my own experience to the mix.
“2024 will be a huge year for news with elections here in the UK, in the US and in many other major democracies around the world. There are conflicts, climate change and the impact of technology to report on.
“On a happier note Scotland and the Tartan Army are heading to the Euros and the Olympics take place in Paris. And that’s just the stuff we already know about.
“A big year for journalism, a big year for all of us. I can’t wait to get started.”
Gary Smith, head of news and current affairs at BBC Scotland, described Geissler as an experienced journalist with an in-depth knowledge of the news agenda.
He added: “Martin and Fiona are outstanding journalists who will deliver great content for our audiences going into what will undoubtedly be a significant year in news, politics and beyond.”
Stalker said it was a privilege to work as part of the Drivetime team with John Beattie, stating that he nurtured talent and celebrated the skills of the team.
She said: “John always made his journalism about our audience. He holds interviewees to account on behalf of our listeners. The respect he showed to colleagues across departments was inspiring. He nurtured talent and celebrated the skills of the team.
“Being part of the Drivetime team in one of the most exciting and challenging of news years is an honour. The production team consistently drives the news agenda – with energy, enthusiasm and of course original journalism. A joy to work alongside.”
Geissler, according to the BBC, has been working with Stalker on the Sunday Show since its launch in February 2021.
The two-hour show airs from 10am until 12 noon, with Geissler presenting the first half hour which broadcasts simultaneously on BBC One Scotland and on BBC Radio Scotland.
From 10.30am, Stalker takes the helm for remainder of the show as it continues on BBC Radio Scotland.
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