Claudia Winkleman: I thought it was a joke when I was offered BBC Radio 2 show - Evening Express

Claudia Winkleman has revealed she hung up after being offered her new BBC Radio 2 show because she thought it was a prank.
Claudia Winkleman has revealed she hung up after being offered her new BBC Radio 2 show because she thought it was a prank.
The presenter joins the station next month.
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