Legendary BBC Scotland presenter steps away from show
Broadcaster Shereen Nanjiani presented her final Saturday morning radio show on BBC Radio Scotland on Saturday, June 14, BBC News reported.
The 'Shereen' show originally launched in 2008 and featured Nanjiani and a range of guests debating big talking points each week and reviewing the latest TV and streaming releases.
Before joining the BBC, the 63-year-old was a well-known STV newsreader for 20 years.
Legendary BBC Scotland presenter steps away from show (Image: Newsquest) Born in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, in 1961, Nanjiani graduated from the University of Glasgow before she began her broadcasting career at the age of 22 as a trainee journalist at STV.
Following that, the much-loved presenter went on to become Scotland's first Asian-heritage newsreader, presenting Scotland Today for two decades until she left STV in 2006.
In 2020, the star was awarded an MBE for her services to Scottish broadcasting.
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Following her departure, Nanjiani revealed she had loved being part of the BBC Radio Scotland weekend family for so long.
She said: "I've made so many good friends on the show over the years.
"They made me laugh and they made me think, and it's always been a joy to come to work in the morning.
"Finally, I'd like to thank our lovely listeners who've stayed with us throughout the years and joined in the conversation.
"I'll miss them all, but this feels like a good time in my life to get my weekends back again, have a lie in, and explore new adventures."
BBC Radio Scotland commissioning editor Heather Kane Darling added: "Shereen is one of Scotland's most experienced and respected broadcasters, and it's been a pleasure to work with her over the last 19 years.
"I know our teams will miss working with her, and we thank her for her professionalism and dedication during her time with us."
The BBC reported that over the summer, the 10am to 11.30am slot will be filled by Saturday Morning with Zara Janjua.
Details of the new show for autumn will be announced in due course.
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