Exclusive: BBC fail to publicise the presenter’s Saturday Live exit after 12 years – caused by them relocating the show to Cardiff
The Rev Richard Coles is disappointed to be leaving his weekend Radio 4 programme Saturday Live after 12 years, he has told the Guardian. His departure was caused by the BBC’s decision to relocate the programme – which he co-hosts with broadcaster Nikki Bedi – from London to Cardiff, leaving him unable to continue after this Saturday, 25 March, which will be his final show.
“I’d have preferred the programme to stay in London. I think it would be better. I was happy doing it and I think it’s gone from strength to strength,” said Coles. “Moving it to Cardiff, I don’t really see how that works, but that’s not my decision – that’s other people’s decision.
Continue reading…
