Smashie and Nicey make Radio 2 comeback

Paul Whitehouse and Harry Enfield's comedy DJ characters Smashie and Nicey are being brought back for a 40th anniversary celebration show on BBC Radio 2.

The spoof DJs, who were regular characters in Enfield's various sketch shows in the '90s, will be hosting a one-off edition of Pick of the Pops on September 30 for the station.

The show, which was originally hosted by DJ Alan 'Fluff' Freeman, will feature songs by Cliff Richard and The Flowerpot Men, with a chart rundown of tracks from 40 years ago.

Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas told the BBC: "I am thrilled that Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse have agreed to bring back Smashey and Nicey for a one off Pick Of The Pops special.

"To welcome back some of the stars from the original line-up, to re-live some of the musical and comic gems is really exciting. This special day will give listeners old and new a chance to sample some of the gems of the past 40 years."