Henry Kelly returns to Classic FM

Henry Kelly helped to launch Classic FM in 1992

Presenter Henry Kelly is to return to Classic FM three years after he was suddenly removed from the station's breakfast show.

The Irish DJ, 60, will present a three hour programme on Sunday mornings, allowing him to continue his current weekday show on BBC Radio Berkshire.

"Henry's very much part of our DNA and it's great to have him back," said station manager Darren Henley.

Blackadder star Tony Robinson will also join the station in September.

Kelly was taken off Classic FM's breakfast show in June 2003, despite pulling in an audience of around 3.3 million.

He had been with the station since its launch in 1992.

The presenter was replaced by former BBC Radio 1 DJ Simon Bates, and the station refused to give a reason for his departure.

Since then, he has worked for London station LBC and Sky News, as well as the BBC.

Mr Henley said Classic FM had been talking to the presenter about the possibility of a return "for some time".