PETE DOHERTY - DOHERTY EYES RADIO PRODUCTION SLOT

DOHERTY EYES RADIO PRODUCTION SLOT

Troubled rocker PETE DOHERTY has been named as an unlikely guest editor on one of the BBC's most established current affairs shows. BBC Radio 4's long-running TODAY programme has already hosted a string of celebrities in the production room, including physicist STEPHEN HAWKING, U2 frontman BONO, and British tycoon SIR RICHARD BRANSON. Now the BABYSHAMBLES frontman, who is currently battling an addiction to heroin and cocaine in London clinic The Priory, is in talks to edit a Christmas (06) show. An insider says, "The programme is going to be unique to say the least. "With Pete in charge the only thing staff are expecting is the unexpected. Today is renowned for its hard news coverage, current affairs and heavyweight politics - but they believe Pete will be a good addition for their reputation in cultural circles. "And as long as the subjects are relevant and in keeping with BBC guidelines, the style and the content of the programme will be left to Pete."