Overview
- Harris, who disclosed Thursday on Instagram that he is in hospital, said he is receiving treatment for an issue linked to his long-term prostate cancer.
- He said he is stepping back from his programmes for a short time and did not give a return date but vowed to come back stronger.
- This week's Country show will air as planned, and the April 12 Sounds of the 70s is an 80th‑birthday special he recorded in advance with Zoe Ball.
- Darius Rucker will guest‑present the Country show, while Shaun Keaveny will host Sounds of the 70s for the next few weeks.
- The 79‑year‑old has lived with prostate cancer since 2007 and has been a BBC voice for more than 50 years, receiving an OBE in 2011.