Craig Charles has revealed he has “combined emotions” in regards to the lack of his BBC Radio 2 present amid the broadcaster’s schedule shake-up earlier this 12 months.
The 58-year-old DJ and actor, finest recognized for his roles in Pink Dwarf and Coronation Road, introduced The Craig Charles Home Occasion on Radio 2 from 2016 till June 18 this 12 months.
Charles, who continues to host The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Present on Radio 6 Music each Saturday night, revealed his disappointment at exiting his Radio 2 slot in an interview with Radio Occasions.
“I've combined emotions,” he stated, however added he understood the choice: “I can see their level: I’m on 6 Music six days every week (however) the Radio 2 present was performing properly.
“They couldn’t give me any purpose apart from they simply wished a change.
“You need to by no means attempt to be part of a celebration in the event that they don’t need you as a visitor!
“You possibly can’t do every thing. And if one thing needed to go, I’d quite it's that.”
In 2021 the BBC introduced that Charles would additionally current a weekday afternoon slot on 6 Music from 1pm to 4pm.
He took from Shaun Keaveny, and has introduced the present from Salford since October.
The latest scheduling shake-up on Radio 2 additionally included ending Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s present on Sundays from 10pm to midnight and Ana Matronic’s Dance Devotion Sunday slot from midnight to 2am.
Chatting with Radio Occasions, Charles confirmed he wouldn't return to ITV cleaning soap Coronation Road, on which he performed Lloyd Mullaney for simply over a decade earlier than making the “troublesome” choice to go away in 2015.
He stated: “I feel that boat has sailed now.
“I left as a result of my brother died. He was solely 52, and I simply thought, ‘Would I be completely happy if I popped my clogs with every thing that I’ve carried out?’ And I got here up with the reply of no.
“I did Corrie for 10 years and I felt like I used to be hiding there. It was very comfy and it’s troublesome to go away.
“However I wished new adventures – and I’ve had new adventures.
“That’s what’s life’s about: transferring ahead, not resting in your laurels, making new recollections.”
The total interview with Craig Charles is on the market in Radio Occasions.