Alastair Campbell, Tony Livesey, and MP Gordon Birtwistle
FORMER Lancashire Telegraph reporter Tony Livesey is to take one of the biggest current affairs programmes on radio.
Tony, who was born in Burnley and grew up in Nelson, is to take over the 5 Live Drive afternoon show following a rejig by the BBC.The Clarets fan will move from his current spot on 5 Live Weekend Breakfast to front the drive time programme, which runs from 4pm to 7pm weekdays, alongside current presenter Anna Foster.
Since starting his career at the Telegraph Tony worked on the Sunday Sport and on BBC local radio.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here