Southern Cross Autereo has announced that radio host and comedian Merrick Watts will host his own drive-time show on Triple M Sydney from today.

The network said in a statement that the new show, Merrickville, is designed to put a spotlight on everything that’s great – and not so great – about Sydney.

“From 4pm to 6pm every day, Merrick talks about what Sydney is talking about alongside fellow comedians, footy players and sports legends, journos and probably an ex-convict or two,” the statement said.