Emma Bunton signed by Global Radio as Heart network presenter

Former Spice Girl to present Friday drivetime show in London, and Saturday afternoon show across 24-station Heart network

Emma Bunton: 'a hard-working mum who lives life to the full', says Global

Emma Bunton has been signed by Global Radio to present two weekly shows on its Heart network and its flagship London station, Heart 106.2.

The former Spice Girl will host a Friday drivetime show in the capital, and a Saturday afternoon show to be syndicated across the country on the 24-station Heart network.

Global rolled out its Heart brand in two stages this year, with another nine stations due to switch to the Heart name on 22 June.

Bunton has already guest-hosted shows on Heart, and is currently co-hosting its London breakfast show with Harriet Scott while regular presenter Jamie Theakston is away.

The Global Radio director of broadcasting, Richard Park, said Bunton "reflects what Heart is all about – she's great fun, she's down to earth, and she's a hard-working mum who lives life to the full".

Bunton's first Friday show will be on 12 June. She will make her Saturday network debut the following day.