BBCBBC Radio Scotland broadcaster Bryan Burnett is set to return to the airwaves after undergoing treatment for a rare form of cancer.
The 59-year-old told listeners he was stepping away from the early evening show, Get it On, following a diagnosis of appendiceal cancer earlier this year.
Burnett said his treatment had been “successful” and had given him a “new perspective on what matters most”.
He will make his comeback on Thursday’s show after a period of recovery.
He said he would share presenting duties with Grant Stott, who stood in for Burnett in his absence, as part of a phased return.
Burnett, who grew up in Aberdeen, said he had been “overwhelmed” by the support of listeners who got in touch during his time away.
He said: “Over the past few months I have been focused on my recovery, and have been supported by an incredible medical team, my family and friends and the overwhelming kindness of so many BBC Radio Scotland listeners.
“Their messages, cards and kindness have meant so much.
“Cancer has given me a renewed perspective on what matters most, and I am excited about the road ahead and grateful for the opportunity to return to doing what I’m passionate about.”
Get it On is a popular evening show which airs on BBC Radio Scotland from 18:00 on weekdays.
It plays requests from listeners which match a theme set for each show
‘Tough couple of months’
Stott announced Burnett’s return to the show during Tuesday’s programme.
He said: “In what must have been a terrible time for Bryan and his family and close friends, I’m just delighted I was able to help by looking after something that is very precious to Bryan; Get It On and his listeners.
“Getting to do the show over this time has shown me just how close the audience is to Bryan and vice versa.”
He added: I know they will be delighted to get their radio teatime pal back.”
BBC Scotland director, Hayley Valentine, said: “Like the Get it On listeners, everyone at BBC Scotland is delighted to be welcoming Bryan back to the studio following what has been a tough couple of months for him.
“We look forward to seeing and hearing him back where he belongs.”