Popular BBC Bristol presenter Emma Britton announces return to radio amid rare cancer battle
A popular BBC presenter has announced her return to radio while battling a rare type of cancer.
Emma Britton, who previously hosted the BBC Radio Bristol breakfast show until 2020, is set to be a cover presenter on BBC Somerset in August.
It comes after the 51-year-old, who has worked as a celebrant in recent years, was diagnosed with a rare and incurable genetic cancer called ALK+ in May.
Announcing her return to the BBC, Emma, who married her partner of 22 years John at the start of July, wrote: 3 months ago I didn't think I would ever be saying this again...
“In August I will be back on your radio as a cover presenter on BBC Somerset!”
She added: “I am awaiting the results of my first scan since starting my targeted therapy for my cancer before returning to my celebrant role. Scan at end of August, results mid-September.”