Commercial talk radio station LBC has announced former Ukip leader Nigel Farage as the host of its brand new weeknight programme, airing from January 9.

Farage commented 'If 2016 was exciting, then this year could be tumultuous with President Trump, Article 50, elections all over Europe and maybe a Eurozone crash. I can't wait to start my daily show on LBC and I invite listeners to agree with me or challenge me and together we can lead Britain’s conversation'.