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Owain Wyn Evans Undergoes Emergency Gallbladder Surgery, Takes Break From Broadcasting

The Radio 2 Early Breakfast presenter thanked Llandough Hospital staff, praising the NHS for his care.

Overview

  • The 41-year-old said “dodgy polyps” were found in his gallbladder, which was removed in an emergency operation in Cardiff.
  • He told listeners he will be off air for a while as he recuperates following the procedure.
  • His update named West Ward 6 and the surgical team at Llandough Hospital, along with Nurse Franny and “Dr Arran.”
  • He received messages of support from colleagues including Sara Cox, Gaby Logan and Zoe Ball.
  • Evans presents Radio 2’s Early Breakfast Show and appears on Homes Under The Hammer, having first gained attention as the viral “drumming weatherman.”