BOLTON presenter Sara Cox has landed a job hosting the popular Channel 4 music programme "The Album Chart Show."

Sara takes over from Joe Mace for the start of the third series, due to air this summer for 12 episodes plus a number of specials.

The show, which combines live performances from established and breaking acts, is filmed in front of an audience at legendary venue Koko in Camden, London.

Andrew Higgie, managing director of 3DD Productions, which produces the show for Channel 4 said: "It's fantastic. The Album Chart is back for a third series with Sara Cox as the host.

"She's great fun, a great interviewer and really knows her music."

Sara added: "It's really wonderful to be part of this show, especially as it has such credibility and respect within the music industry."