VERNON Kay has no doubt about the enormity of the task at hand as he takes over from Radio 2 legend Ken Bruce today.
In fact, the 49-year-old has been so keen to perfect his new show he has even rehearsed his commute to the BBC studios several times and played whole shows to no listeners.
Vernon, who steps into the weekday morning slot left vacant by Bruce after 31 years, said: "Let's not beat around the bush. Ken's show is massive and it's all thanks to him and what he's done over that long period of time.
"It's like replacing Alex Ferguson. It's taken them [Manchester United] several managers. I hope it doesn't take Radio 2 several DJs to replace Ken."
Speaking of the commute from his Buckinghamshire home, getting on an 8am train and then an 11 minute e-bike ride, he added: "I'm feeling more nervous about the journey than I am putting the microphone up.
"I've got my helmet, I'm ready to go. It will be quite an adventure.
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