Presenter and broadcaster Rick Jackson has launched a new afternoon show on BBC Radio Solent.

Having presented on commercial radio on the south coast for the past 30 years, Rick Jackson is fronting a new afternoon show, weekdays 2pm to 6pm.

The show will feature the day’s top stories, big name guests, and people who make a difference across the south.

The renowned radio host will be stripping back a famous track every day in his music quiz 'The Naked Hit' and listeners will hear school children from across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight ask the questions in 'Every Day's a School Day'.

Rick most recently presented a local breakfast show on the Greatest Hits Radio network.

The station was formerly Wave 105 – where Rick presented breakfast for the last seven years, having previously spent 18 years on the station’s drivetime show.

Sadness was felt across much of the south after it was announced in February last year that Wave 105 would be merging with Greatest Hits Radio after 25 years on air.

With decades of experience behind him, Rick began is broadcasting career on the Isle of Wight at the age of just 17.

He has spent his entire career in the commercial sector, including 12 year presenting breakfast on Power FM.

Rick said: “I'm excited to have arrived at BBC Radio Solent.

"It’s always been my ambition to work here and I’m delighted it’s finally happening. 

"The show will be so much fun - I’ll have the best music, the biggest laughs – and you will be the star of the show."

Executive Editor at BBC Radio Solent, Ian Ramsdale, said: “I am delighted to have Rick on the schedule entertaining us through the afternoon.

"The show is going to be such good fun – and you’ll hear Rick’s passion for the South coast and the people who make a difference across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight."

Catch Rick Jackson weekdays on the Afternoon show, 14:00-18:00, on BBC Radio Solent from Monday, February 14.