original contestants (whom she eventually married), James Busson from Chichester. She'd earlier voiced her disappointment that James did not make it to the final. Laura's Diary – The Book Because of the success of the diary on Radio 1, Laura's Diary was released to the public as a book on Thursday 30 November 2006. It included entries not heard during the radio broadcasts. Heart Radio In July 2015 Laura left BBC Radio 1 to work for Heart Yorkshire as Programme Controller. Under her leadership the station clocked up their highest ever listening figures according to RAJAR in August 2017. This was not only the highest figures for the station but also the highest reach ever recorded on the license. Radio 2 In August 2020 Laura rejoined the BBC as BBC Radio 2's Commissioning Executive and deputy to the Head of Station, Helen Thomas. References External links Laura's "mini-site" at bbc.co.uk Unofficial Laura Laura's Diary on Amazon Nick Grimshaw Mini-Site Scott Mills Mini-Site The Official Chart Show Website Reggie Yates' Request Show 1978 births Living people BBC Radio 1 People from York People educated at The Mount School, York