Wake Up to Wogan facts for kids

Wake Up to Wogan (often called WUTW) was a very popular radio show in the United Kingdom. It was the main morning show broadcast on BBC Radio 2. The show was hosted by the famous Sir Terry Wogan. Many people woke up listening to his voice every weekday morning.

What Was Wake Up to Wogan?

Wake Up to Wogan was the most listened-to radio show in the UK. It was the main morning program on BBC Radio 2. This means it was the most important show of the day for the station. It aired every weekday morning, helping listeners start their day.

Sir Terry Wogan: The Voice of the Show

The show was presented by Sir Terry Wogan. He was a very well-known and loved radio host. Sir Terry started hosting WUTW on 4th January 1993. He had actually hosted the morning show before, from 1972 to 1984. However, the name "Wake Up to Wogan" was only used for his second time hosting.

A Long History on the Radio

Sir Terry Wogan spent many years on the radio. He was a familiar voice to millions of listeners. His friendly style made the show feel like a chat with a friend. This helped make Wake Up to Wogan so popular for many years.

Saying Goodbye to Wogan

On 7 September 2009, Sir Terry Wogan told his listeners some big news. He announced that he would be leaving the show at the end of that year. His final show was broadcast on 18 December 2009. After he left, another popular presenter, Chris Evans, took over the breakfast show. Chris Evans started his new role on 11th January 2010. For the three weeks between Sir Terry leaving and Chris Evans starting, Johnnie Walker hosted the show. He was a regular stand-in presenter for Wogan.