BBC's Lauren Laverne to return to work after cancer diagnosis

Lauren Laverne is set to make her return to the BBC following her cancer diagnosis.

The 46-year-old will return to The One Show as well as Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, the broadcaster has confirmed.

A spokesperson for the BBC said: "We’re delighted to welcome Lauren back to the studio this month for The One Show and Desert Island Discs, with new episodes airing on Radio 4 from 1 December, and we look forward to welcoming Lauren back to BBC Radio 6 Music in the new year."

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Laverne last appeared on her 6 Music show on August 15, before taking leave. Nick Grimshaw, Nemone Metaxas and Deb Grant all filled in for her during her absence.

The last new episode of Desert Island Discs was with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, and came out on August 11, and since then extended and classical editions of the interview programme have been airing on Radio 4. She last presented The One Show in August.

Fans can now expect a new Desert Island Discs episode on December 1, featuring a previously recorded session with comedian Mark Steel. Laverne is also set to record more programmes including festive specials over the coming weeks, with announcements expected.

Laverne revealed on August 21, that she has a “cancer diagnosis”, and stressed that it was caught “early and unexpectedly during a screening test”.

“I am expected to make a full recovery,” she added. “To my family and friends who have been absolutely extraordinary every step of the way – I am so very grateful and love you so much. And of course thank you to my colleagues.”

She cited staff at 6 Music, The One Show, Desert Island Discs and Independent Talent Group “for their support – and for giving me the time off that I need to get better”.

Laverne has not specified what cancer she has.