Despite the fact I've no intention of listening to the all new Chris Evans breakfast show, and despite all those tax ads us Spotify listeners had to tolerate this time last year, I'm somehow rather pleased by the news that Moira Stuart will return to the BBC next week as chief newsreader on the revamped Radio 2 breakfast show.

The Beeb came under quite a bit of criticism when, for reasons best known only to idiots, BBC bosses (that is to say, the idiots) axed Stuart from the Corporation's line up of news readers back in 2007. The move also provided further ammunition for those who argue that the Beeb's mainly male management are ageist when it comes to female on-screen talent, despite being happy to let the nearly-deads occupy prime time when it comes to the men.

There were rumours Evans was pushing for Stuart to be hired as the newsreader for his new breakfast show last year, and her appointment was confirmed yesterday. Evans said in a statement: "It doesn't get any better than Moira Stuart. The voice, the authority, the style, the class, plus a side of her the majority of people have never seen before. She's funny, she's cheeky and dare I say it - ever such a little bit naughty. Always brilliant on the telly, I predict she's going to be even better on the radio. In fact, I know she will be".

Some commentators reckon Stuart is a clever appointment to Evans' team, given her profile and popularity among the station's old 'Wake Up To Wogan' audience, some of whom still need convincing that Chris Evans is someone with whom they might want to share their breakfast. Commenting on her new job, Stuart herself added: "I'm delighted to be joining the Chris Evans Breakfast Show at Radio 2. We'll certainly have some fun".

Radio 2's new Evans-topped schedule kicks off on Monday.