Bowman presented a radio show with Cat Deeley

Murray left Channel 4's daily morning show last year and Bowman is due to leave soon.

From 29 March the pair will front the BBC Radio 1 Saturday morning slot currently filled by Scott Mills.

Neither are new to radio - Murray is currently presenting an evening show for BBC Radio 1 while Bowman has fronted a show for London station Capital FM with her friend Cat Deeley.

"Colin and Edith are both massive music fans and gig fanatics and will front a show featuring great new music, competitive banter and a healthy dose of filthy gossip," said a BBC Radio 1 spokesman.

Bowman said it was a "childhood dream" to work at BBC Radio 1. "To say we're a little bit excited is an understatement," she added.