The Weakest Link moves to BBC One

As part of a new look being introduced to BBC Vision's Daytime line up next month, The Weakest Link is to move full time to BBC One, it has been announced. Presenter Anne Robinson, whose feisty personality is at the heart of The Weakest Link and whose witty put downs strike fear into the hearts of contestants, will continue to present the programme.

Over the coming weeks BBC Two will be launching a number of new programmes in the afternoon and early evening schedule including Recipe For Success, in which presenter Simon Rimmer gives couples the chance to live out their dream and run a restaurant, and Britain's Dream Homes in which Melissa Porter and Rhodri Owen search the length and breadth of Britain to find their choice of Britain's property market.

BBC One will continue to broadcast 130-minutes of uninterrupted world class CBBC and CBeebies programmes every weekday afternoon.

BBC Two has been home to the enduringly popular show since its debut in 2000, although BBC One viewers have enjoyed special editions of the programme such as a Champions edition of the programme as well as editions with celebrities playing for charity.

Roly Keating said: "The Weakest Link's transfer to the bigger arena of BBC One testifies to the enduring originality of the format.

"It's always sad to say goodbye to a much loved show but it also presents an exciting opportunity for BBC Two to develop new ideas.

"I've no doubt that Anne and the team will thrive in their new home on BBC One."

Presenter Anne Robinson said: "I'm told that BBC One is ready to take us on full time. I hope they know what they're letting themselves in for."

Jon Beazley, Controller, Vision Entertainment Studio, said: "This is a ringing endorsement of the power and popularity of The Weakest Link. This is also great recognition for Anne and one of the hardest working teams in the business."

The Weakest Link, a BBC Vision production, is in its ninth series and is one of the most successful formats ever developed by the BBC.

It is now licensed in 42 counties across the globe from Azerbaijan to the Ukraine.