Radio 2 Folk Show host Mark Radcliffe has said he will be taking some time off for treatment for "cancerous tongue and lymph node issues".
The broadcaster, 60, made the announcement during his show on Wednesday night.
He told listeners: "Now – here’s a thing – I’m sad to say that I’ve got some cancerous tongue and lymph node issues and so, as I’m sure you’ll understand, I’m going to be disappearing for a while to get that all sorted out.
"It’s all been caught very early and so everything should be fine.
Mark, also a BBC Radio 6 Music presenter, went on: "All being well I’ll be back in action in the new year – or sooner if I feel well enough – but I will be back, you can depend on it. I just can’t say exactly when that will be.
"So you won’t hear from me for a while now and therefore… well… Merry Christmas I guess," he signed off. "Life eh?"
A BBC spokesperson said: "Everyone at Radio 2 and 6 Music wishes Mark well and we look forward to welcoming him back when he’s ready."
The Folk Show will be presented by Ricky Ross for the next few weeks.
Mark has worked for the BBC in various roles since the 1980s. He started his career at a local radio station in Manchester in 1982, where he hosted a Friday night show called Cures For Insomnia.
He then moved to Radio 5 where he formed a partnership with former the Fall guitarist Marc Riley.
In 1991, he moved to Radio 1 and didn’t leave until he joined Radio 2 in 2004.
As well as presenting The Folk Show, he also co-hosts weekday afternoon show, Radcliffe & Maconie with Stuart Maconie.
Mark is married and has three daughters.
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