Bob Harris starts intensive radiotherapy after leaving BBC following cancer diagnosis

Health & Fitness
8 Sep 2026 • 1:19 AM MYT
The Independent
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Bob Harris starts intensive radiotherapy after leaving BBC following cancer diagnosis

  • Veteran BBC broadcaster Bob Harris has begun an intensive course of intravenous radiotherapy after revealing his prostate cancer, which spread to his upper spine earlier this year, has recently progressed.
  • The 80-year-old presenter stepped back from hosting his BBC Radio 2 shows, Sounds Of The 70s and Radio 2 Country, in June to concentrate on his health following a broadcasting career spanning nearly 56 years.
  • In an emotional update shared on Instagram, Harris admitted the emotional toll of his diagnosis while expressing gratitude for a precious summer spent with family and remaining confident the new treatment will keep things at bay.
  • Offering advice to others facing personal struggles, the former Old Grey Whistle Test presenter urged fans to “never give in” and to fight with all their might.
  • Despite his ongoing medical care, Harris confirmed he remains focused on the future and plans to take to the stage in December at the Royal Albert Hall for a tribute concert held in his honour.

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