Francis Leach to host ABC Overnights

Francis Leach. Image: ABC

Renowned broadcaster Francis Leach has been announced as the new presenter of ABC Overnights.

Leach replaces Trevor Chappell, who will retire from the program at the end of this month.

Already a familiar voice for ABC audiences, Leach began his broadcasting career on-air at triple j before dedicating decades of his life to sports journalism, working on ABC’s Grandstand and on ABC TV’s Offsiders.

“I have had a lifelong love affair with radio and it’s wonderful to be given the opportunity to return to the microphone,” Leach said.

“The ABC Overnights audience is as passionate about radio as I am. It’s a community of great people from all walks of life and experiences, and I feel very privileged to be joining them each morning. Trevor has left an incredible legacy, and it’s my job to continue it in a manner that gives the audience the listening experience and connection with one another that he made his trademark.”

Francis Leach will start hosting Overnights from Monday 3 August.