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Radio 2 DJ Trevor Nelson taking break from broadcasting over health issues

The Guardian UK Friday 26 June 2026, 10:38 UTC By Michael Savage Media editor 1 min read
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Presenter, 62, ‘concentrating on getting better, being back to 100% me and getting back behind the mic’Trevor Nelson has announced he is taking a break from broadcasting due to health issues. The BBC Radio 2 presenter and DJ, who has not been on air all week, said he was taking time out while completing medical tests that had been ordered following a routine check-up.

Presenter, 62, ‘concentrating on getting better, being back to 100% me and getting back behind the mic’

Trevor Nelson has announced he is taking a break from broadcasting due to health issues.

The BBC Radio 2 presenter and DJ, who has not been on air all week, said he was taking time out while completing medical tests that had been ordered following a routine check-up.

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