Diane Youdale – also known as original Gladiator Jet – is joining Â鶹Éç Tees to co-present the mid-morning show with Neil Green from today.
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Diane was originally from Billingham and is returning to her roots with her new show at Â鶹Éç Tees.
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She has a long association with the radio station – her dad, Jack Youdale, was Â鶹Éç Tees' astronomer for 30 years.
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Diane says: "I'm rediscovering my roots. Teesside is an amazing area, with its industrial history and the recent regeneration.
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"It's absolutely fascinating, I love what's been done and there's still so much to do. I'm very excited to come back home.
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"I feel slightly in awe of Neil because he's such an experienced broadcaster! He'll be a fantastic co-host."
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Neil, who hails from Hartlepool, says: "I can't wait to work with Diane who's got a fabulous personality and loves the North East. We've been planning the programme for a few weeks and I feel I've known her for years.
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"It's also slightly surreal to think I'm going to be sitting opposite the woman who was on my bedroom wall poster as I was growing up."
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Managing Editor Matthew Barraclough says: "We're extremely lucky that Diane's decided to join our team – she brings a wealth of experience, a really positive attitude and a great sense of fun.
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"And, despite being part of a hit TV show and then running a successful business, Di's feet are planted firmly in the real world. I think she and Neil will prove to be a brilliant partnership – great company and full of surprises""
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Diane Youdale and Neil Green co-present the mid-morning show on Â鶹Éç Tees 95 FM and DAB digital radio, Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 1.00pm.
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