Veteran DJ Sir Jimmy Young has, somewhat reluctantly, hung up his headphones for the last time.

His lunchtime slot on Radio 2 will now be filled by former Newsnight presenter Jeremy Vine, who was chosen for his ability to span the worlds of music and current affairs - as Sir Jimmy did.

The slot is one of the most prominent on BBC Radio, and Sir Jimmy regularly attracted five million listeners a day.

But what do you think of the first week's shows? Will it be JV saying BFN for years to come? Or is Jeremy no match for Jimmy?

BBC News Online users had their say.

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Jeremy Vine is the bees knees and a pleasure to listen to. How Jimmy Young has the nerve to attack the organisation which gave him a living well beyond his sell by date is anybody's guess. If he wasn't eighty one years old, I'd tell him to grow up.
Tony McMahon, UK

I think JV has stared off fantastically well especially considering all the hype that has been going on. JY has had his day and deserves a good retirement. his successor will carve his own unique niche. I look forward to much more.
Fr Robin Gibbons, England

I used to really enjoy the JY prog and was suprised that the BBC decided to replace him, but I suppose that was bound to happen sooner or later. I'm not sure about his replacemnt though, he has rather a light weight sounding voice and altough he seems to handle interviews well he sounds rather young and immature compared with the authoritive voice of Sir Jimmy. Perhaps someone like Jeremy Paxman would have been a better choice as he is a superb interviewer with definite knowlege and experience.
R Williams, England

A New Order fan can never be all bad.
Kevin O'Brien, England

I think Jeremy is superb. It was about time Jimmy Young retired. Nothing against Jimmy but he was past his best. Jeremy is fresh, witty and a really good listen. His newsnight background gives him the current affairs credibility, his performance on Children In Need dressed as Frank N Furter has given him street credibility!!! Long may he reign the airwaves.
Alex Rushton, UK

After the great Jimmy Young, poor Jeremy sounds out of his depth. It was dull dull dull; none of the energy of Jimmy Young - at half his age.
Steve Knight, UK

Good luck to Jeremy Vine,I hope he makes a successful slot in the afternoon. New blood was required, With respect to Sir JY, times move on and at 81 I personally felt he was past his prime, and out of touch with some of the topics up for discussion. I hope his weekly paper column does not become a platform to stab the Beeb. But good luck to both JY and JV in thier future plans
M Parker, Northern Ireland

JY had gone on for far too long and deluded himself that he was irreplaceable. Thank God he's gone, and good luck to Jeremy Vine.
Nigel, UK

As a late-thirty something Radio 2 is becoming evermore appealing. Jerry Vine taking over from Jimmy Young's slot makes it more appealing still. Newsnight's loss is 5 million listeners' gain.
Martin Cook, UK

At long last, some real journalism comes to Radio 2 in the form of the excellent Jeremy Vine. He had already proven he could do the job when sitting in for Jimmy Young so there are no surprises. However, whose idea was it to have a news and current affairs programme interspersed with records? Nowt too highbrow for the typical Radio 2 listener I suspect. If the diatribes on the Radio 2 message boards were anything to go by, intelligence is not the primary quality of the "average" person, who tunes in to Radio 2. Nonetheless Radio 2 still is the nation's most listened to station, thus proving that we are a nation of not too clever people who wouldn't know good journalism if we heard it... I worry Jeremy's talents might be wasted.
Kitty, UK

So far I like what I've heard of Jeremy and judging by his previous stints on the JY slot it is in very capable hands. Welcome, Jeremy.
Cheryl Emmanuel, Channel Islands

Midday Radio 2 has been a no go area for me for 30 years. At last the BBC have taken belated action. I look forward to listening to Jeremy Vine. He has to be an improvement.
David Williams,

Thank goodness he's gone - now change the dreadful programme before Jonathan Ross and everything that resembles the 1950s on Sunday afternoon!
Steve Thomas, UK

JY didn't 'span the worlds of music and current affairs'. The music was always incidental to the programme... a bit of breathing space. JV is much better at the overall bond and is far more amusing. His voice is less irritating, too. Sorry JY!
Russ Tarbox, UK

Jeremy Vine has the opportunity to become a big hitter at the BBC, with or without BBC2's flagship news programme. Sharp, witty and, comparatively speaking, very young. Newsnight's loss is Radio 2's gain.
Jason Grist, Teddington, UK

I have listened to both Jimmy and Jeremy and much prefer Jeremy's style (maybe something to do with Jeremy being closer in age to me than Jimmy?). I was under the impression that Jimmy was going to carry on and host a weekend current affairs programme - what happened to that idea? Of all the stand-in presenters who have hosted the show over the last few months, Jeremy has certainly excelled. Newsnight's loss is Radio 2's gain.
Mark McCahill, Scotland

For the first time in ages I kept my radio tuned to Radio 2 over the lunch period. Jeremy Vine by his age is more in touch with the subjects and music I want to hear. Thank goodness for the change, Im sure Jimmy Young had his fans but the program was due for a change and I shall look forward to listening in rather than changing channels
Dave Worrall, North Wales

I heard most of the show on Monday and thought it was excellent, intelligent and thoughtful but not afraid to be lighthearted where it was called for. Who could blame Mr Vine for being nervous, given the media attention JY's departure and his poorly-timed rudeness the day before the new show? I thought he aquitted himself admirably and think it a shame I can't normally listen to the radio from 12 till 2. Keep up the good work, Jeremy! (PS: is it me, or are Radio 2 DJ's getting younger?)
Michelle, UK

Dyed in the wool JY fans will miss Jimmy but he couldn't go on for ever. Jeremy is doing a fine job. His show is entertaining and informative, and if his coverage of the friendly fire issue (Monday) is anything to go by the slot is in good hands. Go for it Jeremy.
Terry, England

I think he's great. I've been looking forward to him taking over the show for months and I thought he did a great job yesterday. A perfect mixture of politics and decent music. Excellent!
Jo Knight, UK

As someone who was interviewed by Jeremy Vine in the period during which he was standing in for JY, I found him to be unnecessarily aggressive in his questioning a - as though he was trying to make a news story controversy in the style of Newsnight. I have listended to him now he has taken over the programme. It may well have been time for Sir Jimmy to go but Jeremy's new show demonstrates he has neither the right approach nor the voice to carry this important radio programme.
Martin, UK

Great show! But,who was operating the switchboard today - Wednesday? Sir Jimmy by any chance? Half the calls were lost mid-conversation.
Ian Livesey, Lancs, UK

After the great Jimmy Young, Jeremy sounds out of his depth. I will miss Sir Jim, at least he wasn't dull dull dull; Jim gave us energy.

I assume the comments here from some observers are aged below 40. I notice that the music has moved up a gear, obviously R2 are intending to scare off their 45+ years old listeners. If it wasn't for Wogan and Walker R2 would be struggling in the ratings. I am 51 if anyone is thinking I am in my 90s.
Mike Longley, United Kingdom

Excellent! Great music choices! Just what we need!
Jon, UK