News about Craig Charles

On Thursday, the radio DJ, 80, took to Twitter to announce that he would not be leaving his BBC Radio London show because he said it is "time to move forward." He confirmed that his last episode on Soul On Sunday would air on Sunday as he prepares to say goodbye to the show in a matter of days.

As the spectacular game show makes a dramatic return to UK screens, a former contestant of the legendary 90s hit Takeshi's Castle has shared insight from his time on the brutal game show. Scott admitted that he skipped school to participate in the series when he was 17, and was surprised to discover that he didn't have to pass every single round to make it to the final. Since its humble inception in 1986, the Japanese-built Takeshi's Castle, which became famous for its contestants' mega-fails, has been a huge hit in the United Kingdom and in scores of other nations.

Since its inception in 1986, the Japanese-built Takeshi's Castle became a big hit in the United Kingdom and other countries. Despite the near-certain threat of humiliation in front of millions of people this week, it returned with the same basic theme: people facing seemingly impossible challenges. On Amazon Prime yesterday, the re-boot (inset), hosted by comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis, was announced to UK viewers. Craig Charles, who delighted viewers with his scathing put-downs as contestants came a cropper, narrated the original UK release.

The United Kingdom is gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy. This round-up also includes a medieval jousting tournament in Buckinghamshire, Coronation ceilidhs in the North of Scotland, and firework displays in Wales.

Craig Charles was rushed to the hospital after falling sick on Wednesday during his BBC Radio 6 Music show. The former Red Dwarf actor, 58, surprisingly lost the use of his hands, struggling to grasp a pen before being struck with pain. Nonetheless, Craig, who has been presenting the Funk and Soul show since 2002, soldiered on with the show until wife Jackie escorted him to A&E later that night.

Kirsty Lang has expressed regret for BBC bosses' treatment of her after 19 years as the show's presenter. The actor, 60, who appeared on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, also told her readers that she was not allowed to say goodbye to her listeners before going to Round Britain Quiz. She also explained that the company, which persuaded her not to tell her listeners goodbye, did not announce her departure from the program.

Despite high viewer numbers and a well-known TV presenter, a Channel 4 gameshow has apparently been cut after just two series. Moneybags will be taken off air after the broadcaster's latest report states that it was not renewed for another series. After the show, hosted by former Coronation Street actor Craig Charles, proved to be a hit with viewers, it may come as a surprise to fans.

On Saturday, Tony Blackburn caused apprehension among fans as he was absent from his BBC Radio 2 show. In a tweet he shared on Friday evening, the host, 80, who hosts Sounds of the 60s from 6am to 8 a.m., announced he was sick at home. Tony took to Twitter: 'I'm sorry to say that I won't be doing my shows over the weekend because I have a very annoying virus that is taking its time to heal itself.'

The corporation has long been accused of playing older 'boomer' DJs and aiming for 'Gen Z' and younger audiences with under-50 hosts who play fewer classic hits and more modern pop. Mr Bruce is the latest veteran of the station to leave, but he insists it was his call. After Steve Wright, 68, Graham Norton, 59, and Simon Mayo, 64, all left and were replaced with a younger generation model last summer, Paul O'Grady left Radio 2 last summer. Vanessa Feltz, 60, and Craig Charles, 58, have both passed away, with Ms Feltz stating that she was forced to leave because she was a woman over the age of 60. They have been replaced by ex-Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills, Rebecca Watson of RuPaul, Waterloo Road's Michelle Gilbert, and DJ Spoony, as well as Rylan Clark, who has been tipped for Ken Bruce's job. "It's a shame that the BBC are going for younger presenters on the BBC, because people like Ken Bruce have the ability to appeal to listeners of all ages," culture specialist Nick Ede told MailOnline. According to Mark Borkowski, the BBC must refresh its Radio 2 range for the next generation, but it could upsetting devotees. The BBC must suffer to recover and find new blood,' he said. It's in danger of being sucked into a niche at a time when they must explain their values to those who still pay their licence fee. Don't forget that Wogan was axed'.

I'm a celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here! On Sunday, the Australian jungle is expected to return to the United States after being forced to relocate to Wales for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. MailOnline takes a look at some of the ITV reality show's most iconic, stomach-churning, and dramatic moments as I'm A Celebrity's 22nd series returns to screens.

Millions of viewers tuned in on what many believed to be a live documentary about the paranormal on the night of Halloween in 1992. As a result of being terrorized by a poltergeist, national treasure Michael Parkinson, as well as Craig Charles, Sarah Greene, and her partner Mike Smith, were on hand. As Charles spoke to 'neighbours' outside of the affected house's turbulent past, he was presenting 'live' from a studio, Parkinson liaised with Greene, who was based in the Earlys' home in Northolt, north-west London. The cameras that had been set up in the house then obtained what seemed to be real evidence of the 'Mr Pipes' operation, including the moment when Mrs Early's children Suzanne and Kim screamed in terror as objects shot around their bedroom and their lamp bulb was smashed. In reality, the program had been planned months ahead and had been shot in July of 1992, but it didn't stop many viewers from being terrified because the supernatural suddenly seemed so real. Both the BBC and the police received a flurry of calls, with the broadcaster receiving so many calls that its lines were jammed. The BBC was eventually bombarded with complaints. As a result of the strain imposed by what they saw, up to three women are reported to have gone into premature labour.

When he kicked off his final afternoon show as it comes to an end after 23 years, BBC Radio 2 host Steve Wright (pictured left) said there is "no tension, just fun, appreciation, and thanks." As he kicked off his last ever afternoon show, the veteran DJ, 68, told listeners he 'didn't want to go to bits'. He told listeners that he admired 'the outpouring of goodwill toward the program' before thanking everyone who has attended the program since it began in 1999 and emphasized that he is 'not retiring' from the airwaves for good. Some heartbroken followers took to social media to share what the show meant to them, while others pledged to 'enjoy every minute' of his show on Sunday.

As his afternoon show comes to an end after 23 years, BBC Radio 2 host Steve Wright (pictured left) is planning to bid an emotional farewell to his listeners today. Steve Wright in the Afternoon had been cancelled in what was believed to be part of BBC attempts to reduce the age of the main presenters on the station earlier this year. On Radio 2's social media pages ahead of his final appearance: "I wanted to express my sincere appreciation to anyone who has taken the time to listen over the past 23 years.' I'd like to share what a privilege it has been providing you with amazing choons [sic], debate, entertainment, high humor, and of course, fabulous guests. But he added: 'I'm not retiring! On Radio 2 every weekend, Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs continues.'

After Vanessa Feltz, Paul O'Grady, Craig Charles, and Steve Wright - whose ages range from 58 to 68, the BBC has been accused of 'rank ageism.' Fearne Cotton, a highly rated Fearne Cotton (pictured), is expected to be added to the roster.

After a shake-up saw him swapping with comedian Rob Beckett for 13 weeks at a time, the host (pictured) hosted his last Sunday 5-7 p.m. slot on Sunday. "I'm leaving because everybody's asked me this," Mr O'Grady said on Instagram on Sunday (left): "I'm going to be sad because I wasn't very happy with the 13 weeks on, 13 weeks off work, and not so happy with the 13 weeks. So I did the right thing by honoring my work, gave my notice, and now I'm off. Thank you very much and good luck to everyone on Radio 2 and long may it continue.' He began presenting the show in 2009 and paid tribute to his long-time producer during his 546th appearance when he announced his catch.'Ta-Ra'

Paul O'Grady, the station's current senior DJ, has been accused of ageism by furious Radio 2 viewers as the youngest DJ to leave the station in the aftermath of a mass exodus of famous talent, including Steve Wright, Tony Blackburn, and Andrew Marr. Before a shake-up that saw him regularly swapping with comedian Rob Beckett for 13 weeks at a time, the TV and radio presenter, 67, hosted the Sunday evening 5-7 p.m. slot. His last program on the station will be on Sunday, August 14, when his new cycle will come to an end. Users of Twitter immediately accused the broadcaster of ageism, with O'Grady's resignation the latest in a string of changes to the BBC Radio schedule in recent months that have seen many older presenters, including Wright, Blackburn, and Craig Charles all lose their positions. Graham Norton, who resigned from the station just before Christmas in 2020, and Simon Mayo, who left in 2019. Ex-Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills, RuPaul's Drag Race UK judge Michelle Visage, Waterloo Road actress Angela Griffin, and DJ Spoony are all expected to replace the 'old guard'.