BBC Radio 2's David Jacobs to retire

RHIAN JONES

Broadcaster David Jacobs is to retire from his weekly BBC Radio 2 show The David Jacobs Collection.

Jacobs, aged 87, has decided to step back from regular presenting duties for health reasons but is planning to return to the airwaves later this year with occasional specials.

Sunday, August 4 will be the final show.

Jacobs has hosted the programme, which airs on Sunday nights from 11pm to midnight, since 1998. 

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