If you tuned into Times Radio today, July 18, 2025, you might have noticed a powerful lineup of female voices guiding you through the day’s news and discussions. From your early morning coffee to late-night political analysis, women are at the forefront of the station’s live speech programming, shaping the conversations that matter.
Let’s take a closer look at the incredible talent bringing you the latest insights and interviews.
1. Kate McCann
- Shows: Times Radio Drive
- Previous jobs: TalkTV Political Editor, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Guardian, City A.M.
- Education: Newcastle University (Politics)
- Ethnicity: White British
- Partner: Gerry McCann
Kate McCann has been co‑hosting the weekday breakfast programme since February 3, 2025, alongside Stig Abell. As Times Radio’s political editor, McCann brings sharp political insight, guiding listeners through the news with clarity and authority.
Her professional background spans Sky News, TalkTV and The Daily Telegraph, and she is now the agenda‑setting pillar of the breakfast show from Monday to Thursday.
2. Rosie Wright
- Shows: Early Breakfast on Times Radio (weekdays from ~5 a.m.)
- Previous jobs: Anchor of Good Morning Europe on Euronews, Presenter on GB News (The Great British Breakfast), Presenter/reporter across BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Love Sport Radio, Premier Radio
- Education: BSc in Psychology, University of Southampton (involved in student radio and TV),
- MA in Broadcast Journalism (City, University of London)
- Ethnicity: White British
- Partner: Vonnie Wright
Rosie Wright handles the early breakfast slots on weekdays alongside Calum Macdonald. Fresh, warm, and composed, Wright opens the station’s live day with calm yet engaging coverage of breaking stories and developing narratives, gently ushering in early risers to the day’s agenda.
3. Chloe Tilley
- Shows: Times Radio Breakfast (Friday to Sunday), BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Woman’s Hour (stand-in), BBC World Have Your Say, BBC Outside Source, Victoria Derbyshire programme (guest presenter)
- Previous jobs: Presenter at BBC Look North, Trent FM (Nottingham), BBC Radio Newcastle
- Education: Broadcast Journalism, University of Leeds
- Ethnicity: White British
- Partner: (Husband not known), mother of two daughters
Handling Friday mornings and weekend breakfast, Chloe Tilley brings a mixture of global perspective and local connection. She co‑hosts with Calum Macdonald across Friday through Sunday mornings, offering a thoughtful and steady start to the weekend with friendly, insightful presentations.
4. Jane Garvey
- Shows: BBC Radio 5 Live (Breakfast, Midday, Drive); Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour (2007–2020); Fortunately… with Fi and Jane podcast; Times Radio live show and Off Air podcast (since Oct 2022)
- Previous jobs: Medical‑records clerk; advertising agency trainee; receptionist; promotions assistant and news editor at Radio Wyvern; reporter at BBC Hereford & Worcester
- Education: Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School, Crosby; BA in English, University of Birmingham
- Ethnicity: White British
- Partner: Married Adrian Chiles (TV/radio presenter) in 1998; divorced in 2009; has two daughters
5. Fi Glover
- Shows: BBC local radio (Somerset Sound, Humberside, Northampton); GLR Breakfast; BBC Radio 5 Live (various shows); Radio 4’s Broadcasting House and Saturday Live; BBC World Service projects (The Listening Project, My Perfect Country); Fortunately… with Fi and Jane podcast; Times Radio live show & Off Air podcast (since Oct 2022)
- Previous jobs: BBC trainee reporter (1993); local radio reporter; GLR London breakfast co‑host; radio & TV presenter (The Travel Show, documentaries)
- Education: St Swithun’s School, Winchester; BA in Classical Civilisation & Philosophy, University of Kent; Honorary Doctorate from Kent (2016)
- Ethnicity: White British
- Partner: Briefly married to Mark Sandell; then married Rick Jones (Google exec) in 2014; separated in 2017; has two children
Together, Jane Garvey and Fi Glover present the weekday afternoon show Monday through Thursday from 2 pm to 5 pm. Their show, billed as the UK’s first live daily national radio programme co‑presented by two women, blends incisive commentary with warm, humorous conversation.
Their partnership has become a defining part of Times Radio’s identity, drawing loyal listeners with their chemistry and experience.
5. Mariella Frostrup
- Shows: BBC Radio 4’s Open Book (2002–2020); Sky Arts’ The Book Show (and related arts series like Britain’s Novel Landscapes); BBC programmes including Panorama and travel/documentaries; frequent contributor on TV shows (Have I Got News for You, Absolutely Fabulous, guest in Coupling)
- Previous jobs: Public relations executive at Phonogram Records (1980–1990); coordinated Live Aid PR in 1985; earlier worked in music PR and as tape op in the 1980s; transitioned into TV presenting and film criticism with shows like Big World Cafe, Video View, The Little Picture Show
- Education: No specific formal higher‑education degree cited; grew up in Ireland and moved to London aged about 16, launching a career straight into the music industry and journalism
- Ethnicity: Irish and Norwegian parentage (father Norwegian journalist; mother Scottish artist), raised in Ireland and based in the UK
- Partner: Married Jason McCue, previously married to Richard Jobson (Skids frontman)
Mariella Frostrup currently presents the lunchtime show from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday. A respected voice in arts and culture, Frostrup brings thoughtful reviews and cultural commentary to mid‑day listeners, maintaining a gentle but sharp editorial tone.
6. Ayesha Hazarika
- Shows: Weekend Drivetime presenter on Times Radio (since its launch in July 2020)
- Previous jobs: Press officer at the Department of Trade and Industry; Special Adviser to Labour Party leaders, including Harriet Harman, Ed Miliband, and Gordon Brown (2007–2015); columnist and media commentator
- Education: Laurel Bank School (Glasgow); studied Law at the University of Hull, later trained in journalism and politics
- Ethnicity: Scottish of Indian Muslim descent parents originally from Assam, India
- Partner: Keeps personal life private; no public information on marital or relationship status
Ayesha Hazarika hosts the mid‑afternoon slot at 1 pm on Fridays and also appears on weekend drive shows. A former Labour adviser turned broadcaster, she offers lively political discussion grounded in experience and wit, helping listeners dissect the day’s most pressing issues.
7. Kait Borsay
- Shows: The Evening Edition on Times Radio (7 pm–10 pm, Monday to Thursday)
- Previous jobs: Sky Sports sports journalist; presenter at Sky News, Reuters, ITN; in‑vision reporter for talkRADIO (Drivetime with Eamonn Holmes); co‑founder of The Offside Rule football podcast; contributor to The Telegraph, corporate podcasts
- Education: Postgraduate Multimedia Journalism MA at the University of Westminster
- Ethnicity: White British
- Partner: Not known
Kait Borsay anchors “The Evening Edition” from 7 pm weekday evenings and reprises her role late at night from 10 pm on weekends. With a background in sports journalism and podcasting, Borsay adds cultural flair and a confident pace to late-evening stories and reflections on the day.
8. Carole Walker
- Shows: Presents a late-evening show on Times Radio (joined at launch in June 2020)
- Previous jobs: BBC correspondent who covered major wars and political events, later becoming a regular on Daily Politics from 2012.
- Education: Studied journalism at the London College of Printing; attended North Walsham Girls’ High School in Norfolk
- Ethnicity: British (White British); native of Norfolk
- Partner: Keeps private; publicly noted as mother of two children; no further personal details disclosed
Joining the late‑night lineup, Carole Walker presents the 10 pm to 1 am late‑night show from Monday through Wednesday. A respected veteran political journalist, Walker delivers authoritative summaries and perspectives on the night’s headlines as political developments unfold.
Why Their Presence Matters
These women are the backbone of Times Radio’s smart, conversational programming from Kate McCann’s political depth in the morning to Carole Walker’s sharp evening analysis, with standout voices like Rosie Wright, Chloe Tilley, Jane Garvey, Fi Glover, Mariella Frostrup, Ayesha Hazarika, and Kait Borsay enriching every part of the day.
Together, they reinforce the station’s identity as a platform for nuanced storytelling and thoughtful debate, and showcase that female-led programming can be both authoritative and engaging.
On Air Today: A Snapshot
On weekdays, listeners start with Rosie Wright and Kate McCann, move through Mariella Frostrup’s cultural midday show, enjoy lively afternoons with Jane Garvey and Fi Glover, and end the day with Carole Walker. During weekends, Chloe Tilley and Kait Borsay keep the conversation going from morning to night.
This consistent presence shows Times Radio’s commitment to trust and continuity, with experienced female presenters at the heart of its growth and reputation for thoughtful, reliable live radio.