Radio 1 rips up schedule as top talent leaves the station and new voices join

BBC Radio 1 confirms major presenter shake-up as Dean McCullough, Rickie Haywood-Williams and Melvin Odoom all leave the station

BBC Radio 1 has unveiled a major schedule overhaul for September, with several familiar presenters departing the station as a host of new programmes and fresh talent are introduced.

Key points:

• Dean McCullough leaves BBC Radio 1 after fronting the Early Breakfast show.

• Rickie Haywood-Williams and Melvin Odoom are also exiting the Radio 1 schedule.

• Charlie H…