David Marr to replace Phillip Adams as host of ABC radio’s Late Night Live after three decades

‘I’m honoured and terrified,’ says David Marr (left), who will replace Phillip Adams as host of ABC radio’s Late Night Live. Photograph: ABC

Veteran journalist, author and broadcaster David Marr will replace Phillip Adams as the host of Radio National’s Late Night Live when Adams leaves the role after 33 years next month.

Adams, who turns 85 in July, is retiring early due to poor health.