Sian Welby joins Routes from LNER
Capital Breakfast Star Sian Welby Just Loves A UK Seaside and a Penny Arcade
Capital Breakfast Show host and This Morning presenter, Sian Welby, joins Jenni Falconer on the latest episode of Routes from LNER. Sharing stories and places that have shaped her the most, from hosting shows in Times Square at 19, to girls' holidays in Spain at 16, to more recently travel with a toddler. The down-to-earth star lives life to the full but still loves a UK seaside.
There are so many places in Britain that are brilliant to go to. And we always think it's going to be much better just to go abroad. But actually, there's so many amazing places to see in the UK
- Sian Welby
Sian tells Jenni how childhood holidays to Skegness sparked a lifelong passion for travel, and slot machines, leading to unexpected adventures filming in Las Vegas as a teenager and later covering Formula E races across the globe. She discusses the challenges of early morning radio, her beloved 6am club, and memorable on-air moments including her viral Star Wars weather forecast.
Key Highlights
• Early career adventures including hosting shows for American audiences at age 19
• The viral Star Wars weather forecast that changed everything
• Navigating the transition from television to radio broadcasting
• Travel experiences from Hong Kong to Mexico City to Barbados
• Balancing breakfast radio with motherhood and family life
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Jenni Falconer
Jenni Falconer is a well-known TV and radio presenter with nearly 30 years of experience. She’s hosted shows including ITV’s This Morning, Entertainment Today, GMTV, The National Lottery Show, and Cirque de Celebrité, and is a regular on West End red carpets.
She currently hosts Smooth Breakfast, making her the UK’s only solo female breakfast show host, and previously presented on Heart.
Originally from Glasgow, Jenni began her media career while at university in Leeds, going on to front shows like Holiday, Fantasy Homes by the Sea and How to Holiday.
A passionate runner, she launched the hit podcast RunPod in 2019, with guests ranging from Mo Farah to Amanda Holden. In 2025, she ran her 10th London Marathon and released her first book, Runner’s High.
Jenni is also a keen golfer and hosts the Women’s Golf Show podcast. In 2020, she co-founded the award-winning supplement brand Kollo Health, with her latest launch, MenoSupport, supporting women’s health.
She lives in London with her husband James and daughter Ella.