John Inverdale is leaving BBC Radio 5 Live after 25 years, having been the “driving force” behind its launch in 1994 and an inspiration for its “tone and style”.

Inverdale carried out his final presenting duty for 5 Live in covering Friday’s Cheltenham Gold Cup horse race, but will continue to work for BBC Sport.

A familiar face on TV, Inverdale was the first presenter of drive time programme 5 Live Drive, which was called John Inverdale Nationwide.