A CRAIG CHARLES CAREER PROFILE!

PLUS

AN INTERVIEW WITH CRAIG CHARLES FROM: CULT-TV MAGAZINE!

 

RED DWARF

Other than Lister, Craig has played the following characters in Red Dwarf:

Polymorph (Polymorph) - Rimmer - (Bodyswap) - Spanners - (Dimension Jump) High Lister/Low Lister (Demons and Angels) - Sebastian Doyle - (Back To Reality) - Gelf Lister - (Psirens) - Phillip the Detective/Brett Riverboat Knifeman (Gunmen Of The Apocalypse) - Parallel Lister/Hologram Lister - (Ouroboros) Museum Lister (Blue), and Lloyd Mullaney, in Coronation Street: Red Dwarf: Back To Earth.

CRAIG CHARLES: BIOGRAPHY

Craig is now, officially recognized, the world over, as Dave Lister, the curry-devouring, Last Surviving Human, in BBC2's: hugely popular: Science Fiction Sitcom: Red Dwarf. And Craig has also been seen and heard, as a Performer, and a Presenter, on a host of programmes, as diverse, as Through The Keyhole, and The Bill.

During 1992, while Red Dwarf U.S.A, had been airing, at the time, Craig had also starred, as: a Janitor, in a Comedy, called: The Janitor, at Universal Studios Hollywood, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California?, where Red Dwarf U.S.A, had been, filmed, at the same time?! (Go into a bit more detail, where that, is concerned, at later date!)

During 1993, Craig had been, the voice, of a Dragon, in the ITV1: Animated, Children’s Adventure: The Misadventures Of Wizard Prang (Go into a bit more detail, where that, is concerned, at later date!).

Also, during 1993, Craig had also starred, as: the voice of Zipper The Cat, in the ITV1: Christmas Special: Prince Cinders, alongside Robert Llewellyn, and Jonathan Ross, and Jim Broadbent, and Jennifer Saunders, and Dexter Fletcher.

During 1994, Craig had also starred, as: Judas Iscariot, in The Easter Stories: Judas Tale.

During 1995, Craig had starred, as: The School Teacher: Martin Bailey, in the Former: ITV1: Police Soap Opera: The Bill.

During 1996, Craig had starred, as: Eugene Buffy, in the Former: The Governor II, on ITV1.

Also during 1996, Craig had starred, as: Bobby Titan, in the Former: ITV1: Sitcom: The Ten Percenters {also known, as: The 10%ers}: Revenge: Episode III: Series II, which had been, written, by the Red Dwarf Creators: Rob Grant, and Doug Naylor, and Paul Alexander, who had co-written, along with Doug Naylor, some of the Episodes, of the hugely popular: BBC2: Science Fiction Sitcom: Red Dwarf VII. And Paul Alexander, had also been, the Script Editor for Red Dwarf VIII. Incidentally, Paul Alexander, had written: The Red Dwarf Space Corps Survival Manual (under the Pseudonym: Mike O’Hagan), and The Red Dwarf: 1996: Log Book (Go into a bit more detail, where the Writing Team, of the Former: ITV1: Sitcom: The Ten Percenters {also known, as: The 10%ers}, including James Hendrie, are concerned, at later date!).

During 1997, Craig had starred, as: Captain Butler, on the Former: Channel 4: Sitcom: Captain Butler, a Situation Comedy, which had been, all about Pirates!

And Craig, has also been, a Member, of: The Royal Shakespeare Company.

And Craig, had also appeared, in the Pantomime: Dick Whittington and His Wonderful Cat, as Idle Jack, during January 1998, alongside Wendy Craig, and Clare McGlinn, who had starred, as Alice Fitzwarren, and who, is best known, for starring, as: PC Natalie Metcalfe {alongside, Katy Cavanagh, who had starred, as: Mel. And Katy Cavanagh, is also, very well known, for starring, as: Julie Carp, in Coronation Street (2008-2015)}, in the former: BBC2: Police Soap Opera: The Cops (1998), and as: Charlie Ramsden, in Coronation Street (2000-2002), and the second series, of Life On Mars (2007), as Mrs Luckhurst, and Wendy Craig, and The Grumbleweeds, and Saban’s Power Rangers Zeo, at Hull New Theatre, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire.

After Craig's Notorious Rape Trial, Craig had interpreted, his experiences, in Prison, via touring, his own Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998. Unfortunately however, with regard, to Craig’s, busy schedule, he did not have, much time, to develop any new material, but he did eventually, improvise, his act, with a wide range of new jokes, and his Former: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! Show, had eventually, been re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium.

And during, the Millennium, Craig had toured, with a brand new: Stand-up Comedy Show, which had originally, been entitled: Craig Charles: Sickbag, which had also included, some of his original material, via his Former: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998.

And Craig, had continued, to perform, his Stand-up Comedy Show, which had originally, been entitled: Craig Charles: Sickbag, which had also included, some of his original material, via his Former: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!,

During 2001, Craig had starred, as: The Warden, alongside, Hattie Hayridge (Holly II, from Red Dwarf III to Red Dwarf V), who had starred, as his wife, Heidi, in the utterly hilarious, Former: American Science Fiction Series: Lexx: Episode: P4X.

More recently, Craig, will also be seen, in an Hour Long: Eastenders Soap Bubble, during Easter 2002 as Vince, a Tough Nut, Troublemaker, who gets involved, with Ricky and Bianca, in Manchester.

From 2002, onwards, Craig has been hosting: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, on the BBC's: Digital Radio Station: 6 Music (BBC), describing the content, as Funk Music, from the past Thirty years. It is a Homage to people, like Johnny 'Guitar' Watson.

During 2003, Craig had starred, as: DCI Mercer, in the BBC1: Daytime Soap Opera: Doctors. Also, during Christmas 2003, Craig had starred, as: Adrian Summers, in the BBC1: Hospital Soap Opera: Holby City.

During 2004, Craig had starred, as: Joel Brooks, in the former: SKY 1 TV Series: The Dream Team.

And from, Monday the 20th of June 2005, up until, Wednesday the 25th of September 2015, Craig had appeared, in Coronation Street, as Lloyd Mullaney (Original Working Cast Name: Lloyd Bowes). And during, Christmas 2006, Craig’s: Coronation Street Character: Lloyd Mullaney, had also, been featured, in The Humour of Coronation Street. And, more recently, Craig’s: Coronation Street Character: Lloyd Mullaney, had also, been featured, in the brand new: Red Dwarf Special: Back To Earth, which had originally, been broadcast, on the Dave Channel, over the Easter Weekend, between Friday the 10th of April 2009, and Sunday the 12th of April 2009.

On Wednesday the 30th of September 2015, Craig had appeared, as a Guest, on the BBC1: Magazine Programme: The One Show, and Craig had Recited, a Part, of his Recent Poem: Scary Fairy, at Lightning Speed.

On Friday the 22nd of April 2016, Craig, had also, appeared, as a Guest Presenter, on the BBC1: Magazine Programme: The One Show, alongside: Alex Jones, who is also, one, of the Regular Presenters, of the BBC1: Magazine Programme: The One Show. And, Craig, and Alex, had paid Tribute, to the American Singer, and Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist, and Record Producer, and Actor: Prince, who had passed away, on Thursday the 21st of April 2016, and they, had also, chatted, to the Presenter, and Writer: Nick Knowles, which had been, all about him, writing his First Film: Golden Years, along with two, of the Stars, of the Presenter, and Writer: Nick Knowles’: First Film: Golden Years, who had been, the Actress, and Former Dancer: Una Stubbs, and the Actor, and Writer, and Director: Phil Davis, who had also been, on the sofa, on the BBC1: Magazine Programme: The One Show.

On Friday the 8th of July 2016, Craig, had also, appeared, as a Guest Presenter, on the BBC1: Magazine Programme: The One Show, alongside: Alex Jones, and Matt Baker, who are also, the Regular Presenters, of the BBC1: Magazine Programme: The One Show. And Craig, and Alex, and Matt, had talked, to the Radio Presenter, and Television Presenter, and Historian: Peter Snow, and the Mathematician, and Lecturer On The Mathematics of Cities, and Public Speaker: Hannah Fry, about Trainspotting Live. And, the Radio Presenter, and Television Presenter: Peter Snow’s: Son, the Televison Presenter, and History Podcaster, of Dan Snow’s: History Hit: Dan Snow, has got, a History Slot, on: The One Show. And, The One Show, had also, Celebrated, the Welsh Homecoming Parade, and the Magician, and Magic Designer: Ben Hart, had Performed, a Grand Illusion. And Craig, had arrived, on a Mobility Scooter, for the BBC1: Magazine Programme: The One Show, which had, been due, to Craig, having broken, his ankle, on Wednesday the 29th of June 2016!, which had, enabled him, to arrive, on time, for his appearance, as a Guest Presenter, on the BBC1: Magazine Programme: The One Show. And Craig, had left, the BBC1: Magazine Programme: The One Show, where his next Engagement, had been concerned, on Friday the 8th of July 2016, via his Mobility Scooter, as soon, as it, had been, possible, for him, to do so, at the time, when all had been said and done!

 

CRAIG’S OWN SHOWS

 

Craig’s Own Shows, include:

Between 1981, and 1985, Craig had appeared, on the Former: BBC2: Evening Pop Music Magazine Show: The Oxford Road Show, as a Punk Style Poet.

During 1983, Craig had been, a stand-in Presenter, for Jools Holland, on the Former: Channel 4: Weekday Evening Chat Show: The Tube (Now, I vaguely, remember, seeing Craig, on the Former: Channel 4: Weekday Evening Chat Show: The Tube, during teatime, during the Summer of 1983!). And, Craig, had been, clad, in a White suit, and which, had been, very similar, to the one, that he had worn, on the one off: Channel 4: Science Fiction Show: Beam Me Up Scotty, which had been a Documentary, which had been, all about, Science Fiction Anoraks, which he had hosted, at The Scottish Science Fiction Convention, which had been held, at The SECC (The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre), in Glasgow, which had originally, been shown, as a part, of Channel 4’s: Science Fiction Evening, at the time! And Craig, had also, worn a pair, of some, very dashing, and very trendy: Designer Sunglasses, into the bargain, when he had been, a stand-in Presenter, for Jools Holland, on the Former: Channel 4: Weekday Evening Chat Show: The Tube, at the time (And, to my mind, he had stood out, as an excellent: Presenter, even then!)!

During 1985?, Craig had been, one of the co-presenters, on the Former: BBC2: Weekday Evening Teenage Market Show: Deff II (I think, that Craig, had been, a Guest co-presenter, on the Former: BBC2: Weekday Evening Teenage Market Show: Deff II, rather than, as a regular co-presenter, but I can always research, his involvement, where that is concerned, at a later date! Marie Birch).

During the early nineteen eighties, Craig had appeared, on the Former: BBC1: Weekday Lunchtime: Magazine Show: Pebble Mill at One (Craig had been, their Resident Poet, when he had been, merely, Sixteen years old, and he, had had, the honour, of performing his Poetry, in front of Princess Anne!).

Also, during the early nineteen eighties, Craig had appeared, on the Former: BBC2: Arts Review: Late Night: Programme: Riverside (Craig had also been, their Resident Poet).

During 1985, Craig had appeared, as the Resident Poet (including, the Poem: Halt), on Channel 4’s: Former: First Multicultural Show: Black On Black, and its Entertainment-based Successor: Club Mix, during 1986.

During 1986, and 1987, Craig had appeared, on the Former: BBC1: Weekday Evening: Chat Show: Wogan. Craig had also been, the Resident Poet, on the Former: BBC1: Weekday Evening: Chat Show: Wogan, and later on, he had had a spot, on the Former: BBC1: Weekday Evening: Chat Show: Wogan, where he had discussed, general day to day topics, with Terry Wogan, and he, had also, stood in, for Terry Wogan, as a Presenter, whenever he, had been, away, on Holiday! And Craig, had interviewed, the Model, and Actress, and Singer, and the 2005: Celebrity Big Brother Television Personality: Brigitte Nielsen, on the Former: BBC1: Weekday Evening: Chat Show: Wogan, at the time. And, Craig, had also, been interviewed, on the Former: BBC1: Weekday Evening: Chat Show: Wogan, himself, when he had eventually, become a Household Name, as Dave Lister, on Red Dwarf, via the Former Top: Criminal Barrister: Clive Anderson, who is now, a very successful Presenter, who had, also stood in, for Terry Wogan, as a Presenter, whenever he, had been, away, on Holiday!

Also, during the mid-nineteen eighties, Craig had, also been, a regular Guest Panellist, on BBC Radio Four's: Kaleidoscope, and the BBC Radio Four Quiz: Loose Ends, which had been, Produced, by the Late: Ned Sherrin.

During 1987, Craig had been, one of the co-presenters, on the Former: ITV1: Overnight Show: Night Network (Craig, had used, to promote, the new videos, that had been, available, on the market, at the time).

On a 1988 tour of Australia, Craig had hosted, his own Show: Craig Goes Mad in Melbourne.

During 1990, Craig had hosted, the Former: BBC1: Weekday Evening Children’s Music Show: What's That Noise?, and his co-presenter, had been, the Singer and Actress: Toyah Willcox.

During 1991/1992?, Craig had hosted, the Former: BBC1: Evening Consumer Affairs Show: Them and Us (which had been, a Forerunner, to Watchdog, at the time, I guess?!), alongside his co-presenter: the Author: Jamie Richards.

During 1992, Craig had been, one of the co-presenters, on the BBC1: Reality-Horror/Mockumentary Television Movie: Ghost Watch (which had been, a one-off programme, that he had originally, co-presented, with Michael Parkinson, Mike Smith and Sarah Greene).

During 1993, Craig had hosted, the Former: ITV1: Daytime Computer Game Quiz Show: Cyberzone.

Also, during 1993, Craig had Presented, the TV Series: Cyberpunks and Technophobes.

During 1994, Craig had been, the Main Presenter, on the Former: ITV1: Afternoon Adventure Game Show: Go Getters. And Craig's, co-presenters, for the Former: ITV1: Afternoon Adventure Game Show: Go Getters, had been, alongside, your co-presenters: the Television Presenter, and Actress, and Author, and Model: Carol Smillie, and the Actress: Jennifer Calvert (Loretta in Gunmen of The Apocalypse: Episode III: Red Dwarf VI), Jennifer Calvert, is very well-known, for her parts, in Brookside (Cheryl Boyanowsky), and Spatz (Karen Hanson). You could say, that Loretta, had originally been, modelled, on the domineering: Restaurant Boss: Karen Hanson, in Spatz!

During 1995, Craig had presented, the one off: Channel 4: Science Fiction Show: Beam Me Up Scotty, which had been a Documentary, which had been, all about, Science Fiction Anoraks, at The Scottish Science Fiction Convention, which had been held, at The SECC (The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre), in Glasgow, which had originally, been shown, as a part, of Channel 4’s: Science Fiction Evening, at the time! And, the one off: Channel 4: Science Fiction Show: Beam Me Up Scotty, which had been a Documentary, which had been, all about, Science Fiction Anoraks, at The Scottish Science Fiction Convention, which had been held, at The SECC (The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre), in Glasgow, which had originally, been shown, as a part, of Channel 4’s: Science Fiction Evening, at the time, had also featured: The Discworld Author: Terry Pratchett, as a Guest, being interviewed, by Craig, at The Scottish Science Fiction Convention, which had been held, at The SECC (The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre), in Glasgow, which had originally, been shown, as a part, of Channel 4’s: Science Fiction Evening, at the time.

During, the Summer of 1996, Craig had presented, a very brief Introduction, for a Star Trek Evening, on BBC2. Also, during 1996, Craig had also, narrated a short: Public Information Film, on BBC2, whose General Theme, had been, all about, Bullying in Schools (Look into that, at a later date! Marie Birch).

During 1997, Craig had hosted, the Former: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Funky Bunker

Also, during 1997, Craig, had Formerly been, one of the Team Captain’s, opposite: Bill Bailey, on the the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when Craig, had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey. And Craig’s Fellow: Red Dwarf co-stars, and one, of the Creators, of Red Dwarf, who had been: Hattie Hayridge, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Rob Grant, had also, appeared, as Contestants, on the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), when he had been, a Team Captain, along with Bill Bailey, during the Summer of 1997. And, the Former: Greg Proops: Channel 4: Afternoon: Specialised: Science Fiction Celebrity Comedy Panel Game Show: Space Cadets (originally titled: Spaced Out), had been Compered, by the renowned: Whose Line Is It Anyway?: American Quiz Show Host: Greg Proops, had included, the Former: Star Trek: Captain Kirk: William Shatner, and The Discworld Author: Terry Pratchett, and Robert Llewellyn, and Chloe Annett, and Hattie Hayridge, and Rob Grant.

Also, during 1997, Craig had also been, one, of the many Presenters, on the Former: BBC1: Daytime Educational Children’s Programme: English Express Language Skills.

During the Summer of 1998, Craig had been, the Guest co-presenter, for two weeks, on Channel 4’s: The Bigger Breakfast.

Also, during 1998, Craig had been, the Host, for The Thirtieth Star Trek Anniversary, on SKY (TV) (a.k.a: BSkyB), which had been done, to give, Patrick Stewart, a well-deserved break, because he had actually, presented: The Tenth Anniversary Red Dwarf Night, on BBC2, during 1998!

During, the Latter part, of 1998, Craig had become, very well-known, for taking over, Jeremy Clarkson's role, as the main Host, of the Former: BBC2: Evening: Game Show: Robot Wars, along with the former: BBC1: Tomorrow’s World, and the former: BBC1: Barking Mad (which has moved, to the Animal Planet Cable and Satellite Television Channel) Presenter, Philippa Forrester.

And from, 1999, up until, the Millennium, Craig had presented, the Former: Ripley's: Believe It or Not!, which had been, broadcast, on the Satellite Television Channel: Bravo.

During the Year: 2000, Craig had Presented, the Former: Channel Five: Reality Show: Jailbreak.

Since 2002, Craig has been hosting: The Craig Charles Funk Show, on the BBC's brand new: Digital Radio Station: 6 Music (BBC), describing the content, as Funk Music, from the past Thirty years. It is a Homage, to people, like Johnny 'Guitar' Watson.

And from, 2002, up until, 2004, Craig, had used, to narrate, the United Kingdom’s version, of the Former: Japanese Game Show: Takeshi’s Castle (the name Takeshi’s Castle, had originally, been paid, as a Tribute, to the original Presenter, of the Former: Takeshi’s Castle: Presenter: Takeshi Kitano, who is also very well-known, as Beat Kitano, the well-renowned: Japanese Actor and Comedian, who had originally, starred, as Sergeant Gengo Hara (as Takeshi), in the Film: Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (1983), which had, also starred, David Bowie and Tom Conti). And along, with Ben Mole, Craig, had also been, one of the original co-writers, of the United Kingdom’s version, of the Former: Japanese Game Show: Takeshi’s Castle, which had originally, been broadcast (and, it is still repeated, on a continual basis!), on the Satellite Television Channel: Challenge TV.

During the Spring of 2004, Craig had hosted, the Former: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Weapons of Mass Distraction, alongside, his co-presenter: Caroline (Corporal) Flack. Well-known, Guest Stars, on Craig’s: Former: 2004: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Weapons of Mass Distraction, had been, the Lead Singer, of the Garage, and Grime, and the Hip-hop Group: So Solid Crew: Michael Harvey, and Matt Goss, of the Former: late nineteen eighties, and early nineteen nineties: Band: Bros, and the renowned, Former: Page Three Girl: Model and Actress: Linda Lusardi. And, the Liverpudlian: Indie Rock Band: The Zutons, had also performed, their third single, from 2003, and their second single, from their: 2004: Debut Album: Who Killed...... The Zutons?: “You Will You Won’t”, on Craig’s: Former: 2004: ITV1: Late Night Chat Show: Weapons of Mass Distraction.

During the Spring of 2005, Craig had been, a Contestant, on the Former: Channel 4 Reality Show: The Games.

And from, Sunday the 16th of November 2014, Craig had appeared, as a Contestant, on the ITV1: Reality Game Show: I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, from Sunday the 16th of November 2014, up until, Tuesday the 18th of November 2014. Craig, had originally been, contracted to appear, as a Contestant, on the ITV1: Reality Game Show: I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, for the best part, of a fortnight. Unfortunately however, Craig’s Brother: Dean, had passed away, on Tuesday the 18th of November 2014, and Craig, had to leave, as a Contestant, on the Third day, of the ITV1: Reality Game Show: I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, on Tuesday the 18th of November 2014. And Craig, had been replaced, by Jake Quickenden, who had been, a Former: The X Factor Contestant (The X Factor: IX and XI: 2012, and 2014), as a Contestant, on the Fifth day, of the ITV1: Reality Game Show: I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, for the best part, of a fortnight, on Thursday the 20th of November 2014.

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

*At the end, of the 24th series, of The Gadget Show, it was announced, that Bradbury, had decided, to quit, the show, after 12 years. A day later, it was confirmed, that Amy Williams, would also, leave. Furthermore, it was also, announced that, The Gadget Show Live, had been axed, in 2017, in favour, of a new technology show, taking place, at Westfield, London. The 25th series, saw the show, have a revamp. Channel 5, were keeping quiet, as to what, would happen, in the new Series.

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

*And Craig, had become, the Brand New Presenter, of the Channel 5: Consumer Technology Show: The Gadget Show, alongside, his Co-presenters ?, which had started, Broadcasting, from Friday the 10th of March 2017, up until, Friday the 9th of June 2017, for a total, of Twelve Episodes. And Craig, had also Presented, another ? Episodes, of the Channel 5: Consumer Technology Show: The Gadget Show, which had started, Broadcasting, from Friday the 6th of October 2017, up until ?  The Gadget Christmas Show Edition?

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

*Unfortunately however, on Thursday the 26th of March 2020, Craig Charles, had made an announcement, via a short video, that he had made, via his Twitter Account, that they, would not, be Filming, the next Season, of the Gadget Show, on Channel 5, for the time being, due to the Coronavirus uk Crisis. Fortunately however, Craig had also announced, etc, that the Gadget Show, would be available online, for the Foreseeable Future, via Subscribing, to the YouTube Channel, and Craig’s Fellow Co-presenters: ?, would be promoting, the Latest Technology, to keep everybody occupied, during the Lockdown, for the time being. And Hopefully, when the Coronavirus Crisis ends, that will give, The Gadget Show, a brand new image, and maybe, they will, also have, an online version, of the Show, available, as well, once they, can all, eventually, get back, to Filming, a brand new Series, of The Gadget Show, on Channel 5.

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

*Fortunately however, Craig along, with his Gadget Show Team, had returned, to Filming, a Socially Distanced Version, of the 31st Series?, of The Gadget Show, on Channel 5, from May 2020, onwards, etcetera.

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

*And one, of Craig’s: Co-presenters: Georgie Barrat, had to stand-in, as The Gadget Show’s Main Presenter, during October 2020, because Craig and his Family, had been, temporarily stranded, on Holiday, at their Villa, in Barbados, which had, been due, to Craig’s Daughter: Anna-Jo Charles’ Boyfriend, the Recording Artist: Nemzzz, who had contracted, the Covid-19 Virus, on Monday the 5th of October 2020.

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

*And on, Friday the 9th of April 2021, Craig had announced, via his Twitter Account, that the Friday Night Edition, of The Gadget Show, which had been due, to air, on Friday the 9th of April 2021, had been postponed, because His Royal Highness: Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, had sadly passed away, on Friday the 9th of April 2021.

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

*Craig’s Resignation, as the Main Presenter, of the Channel Five: Consumer Technology Show: The Gadget Show, after Eleven Series, from Friday the 10th of March 2017, on Channel Five, up until, Wednesday the 27th of July  2022, on Tuesday the 16th of August 2022, and on, Wednesday the 17th of August 2022. And, the New Presenter of the Channel Five: Consumer Technology Show: The Gadget Show, from the 26th Series, onwards, is ?

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

*And, I had discovered, via my Surfing, the Internet, and Red Dwarf The Official Site, and on, Monday the 1st of November 2021, and on, Wednesday the 3rd of November 2021, and on, Friday the 5th of November 2021, that it had, been announced, that Craig, would be Hosting, his Brand New: Channel 4 Quiz Show: Moneybags, from Monday the 8th of November 2021, onwards, and his Brand New: Sky HISTORY Channel: UFO Documentary Series: Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies, from the 11th of January 2022?

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

And, I had been deeply shocked, to discover, that Craig’s Channel 4 Quiz Show: Moneybags, which he had, been Hosting, from Monday the 8th of November 2021, up until, Saturday the 24th of September 2022, had been axed, despite bringing in massive ratings, it has been reported, and which, must have, also been, very upsetting, with regard, to where, Craig’s Stand-in Presenter, the Actor, and the Presenter: Kevin Duala, had been concerned, on Wednesday the 22nd of March 2023. The show, which was fronted by Craig Charles, will not be returning for a third series. The series was first commissioned in 2021 before returning for a second series of 30 episodes in 2022. At first it aired at 3pm before being moved to the sought after 5pm slot. However, last month Youngest Media who produce the show closed down and went into liquidation, meaning Moneybags has come to an end. An insider said: "Moneybags has a really big and loyal fan base and having Craig on board just made it perfect". "Unfortunately Covid has once again played it’s part causing the production behind it to go bust," a source told The Sun.

 

CRAIG’S SPECIAL TELEVISION APPEARANCES

Craig's Special Guest Television Appearances, include:

During 1988, Craig had appeared, on the Former: BBC2: Evening: Celebrity Guest Chef Programme: The Reluctant Cook, which had been, hosted by, the Manx Celebrity Chef, and Actor, and Television Presenter, and Businessman, and Hotelier, and the Former: Restaurateur: Kevin Woodford, who had, used to be, a Regular Chef, on the Former BBC2 and BBC1 (the Celebrity Version): Cookery Show: Ready Steady Cook, as well, as presenting, the Former: BBC1 Cookery Programme, which had, used to be, on most mornings: Can't Cook, Won't Cook.

During 1991?/1992?, Craig had appeared on?/presented?, The 'V' Word (Look into that, at a later date! Marie Birch).

During 1993, Craig had appeared, as a Guest Star, on the Former: BBC1: Evening: Panel Game Show: Through The Keyhole, and the Former: BBC1: Daytime: Celebrity Version, of the Former: ITV1: Evening: Game Show: The Krypton Factor: A Word In Your Ear (which had been, without, all of the Highly Energetic: Sporting Challenges! And, A Word In Your Ear’s format, had mainly, consisted of Communication Games, at the time), alongside the Actress: Gabrielle Drake (U.F.O and Crossroads), which had been, hosted by Gordon Burns, who had used, to host, the Former: ITV1: Evening: Quiz Show: The Krypton Factor.

Also, during 1993, Craig had appeared, as a Guest Star, on the Former: BBC1: Evening: Game Show: Telly Addicts, and the Former: BBC1: Evening: Quiz Show: That's Showbusiness, alongside the Actress: Lesley Joseph (Birds of a Feather).

During Christmas 1994, Craig had appeared, as a Guest, on The Christmas Special, of Jim Davidson’s Former: BBC1: Saturday Night Snooker Game Show: Big Break (In Wonderland).

During 1995, Craig had appeared, as a Guest Panellist, on the BBC2: Evening: Satirical News Quiz: Have I Got News For You.

During 1996, Craig had appeared, as a Guest Panellist, on the popular Former: BBC1: Evening: Sports Quiz: They Think It’s All Over.

During 1997, Craig had opened, the BBC1: Saturday Night Show: The National Lottery Draw (to promote: The Log: A Dwarfer’s Guide To Everything).

During 1998, Craig had also appeared, as a Guest Panellist, on the Former: Channel 5: Afternoon: Medical Quiz Show: Tibs And Fibs.

Also, during 1998, Craig had appeared, as a Guest Star, on the Former: Channel 5: Evening: The Melinda Messenger Show: Melinda’s Big Night In.

During 1999, Craig had appeared, as a Guest Panellist, on the BBC2: Evening: Satirical News Quiz: Have I Got News For You, once again!

Also, during 2005, Craig had appeared, as a Guest Panellist, on Big Brother’s Eforium? (Sort this out, at a later date! Marie Birch)

On Saturday the 17th of August 2013, Craig had been, a Contestant (alongside: Danny John-Jules), on the BBC1: Quiz Show: Pointless Celebrities.

On Thursday the 29th of April 2021, Craig had been, a Contestant, alongside his Son: Jack Tyson Charles, and his Eldest Daughter: Anna-Jo Charles, on the ITV1: Quiz Show: Britain’s Brightest Celebrity Family.

On Friday the 19th of November 2021, Craig had been, a Contestant, on the ITV1: Game Show: Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?

 

CRAIG’S FILM CREDITS

Craig's Film Credits are:

During 1987, Craig had starred, as Eddie, in the Film: Business As Usual. The Film: Business As Usual, had also starred: Cathy Tyson, Craig's ex-wife, which had originally ran, as a Play, in the West End. And Craig Charles, and Cathy Tyson, had also appeared, in the Play: Business As Usual. During 1994, Craig had also starred, as the voice of Asterix, in the Animated: Children’s Adventure Film: Asterix Conquers America. And Craig, had also starred, as: Keith Dennis, in the short Comedy Film: The Colour Of Funny, during 1999.

 

CRAIG CHARLES: STAND-UP COMEDY

Craig had originally started, performing, his Stand-up Comedy Shows, since the early nineteen eighties, but he had, started off, as a Performance Poet, and then, he graduated, on to Stand-up Comedy, as the Support Act, for various Comedians, including Norman Lovett, who is very well-known, as Red Dwarf’s, Senile Computer: Holly. Norman Lovett, had originally, appeared, as Holly, on Red Dwarf I and II, and most recently, in the last episode of Red Dwarf VII, entitled "Nanarchy", and the whole, of Red Dwarf VIII. In-between his Red Dwarf commitments, Craig had also appeared, performing his Stand-up Comedy Show, at The Montreal Comedy Festival, during the late nineteen eighties, and early nineteen nineties.

After Craig's Notorious Rape Trial, Craig had interpreted, his experiences, in Prison, via touring, his own Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had, eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998. Unfortunately however, with regard, to Craig’s, busy schedule, he did not have, much time, to develop, any new material, but he did, eventually, improvise, his act, with a wide range of new jokes, and his Former: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! Show, had eventually, been re-titled: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium.

And, The Craig Charles: Live on Earth! Show VHS Video, which had, originally been, released, during 1995, is still available, on VHS Video, via the Amazon Shopping Website.

And, there had also been, an Audio version, of: The Craig Charles: Live on Earth! Show, that had been, on general release, in all good Record Shops, and Book Shops, which had also, originally been, released, during 1995, that had been available, at one time.

And Craig, had originally, followed up, his: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! Show: VHS Video, via a Camcorder VHS Video recording, which had, originally been, entitled: Craig Charles: Live! Official Bootleg Tour, which had, originally been, released, during 1996.

And during, the Millennium, Craig had toured, with a brand new: Stand-up Comedy Show, which had, originally been, entitled: Craig Charles: Sickbag, which had, also included, some of his original material, via his Former: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had, eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998.

And, to co-incide, with his brand new: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Sickbag, which had, also included, some of his original material, via his Former: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had, eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998, Craig had, also released, a brand new VHS Video, which had, originally been, entitled: Craig Charles: Sickbag, which had, also included, some of his original material, via his Former: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had, eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998, which had originally, been released, during the Millennium, and it, is still available, on VHS Video, via the Amazon Shopping Website.

And Craig, had continued, to perform, his Stand-up Comedy Show, which had, originally been, entitled: Craig Charles: Sickbag, which had, also included, some of his original material, via his Former: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had, eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998, with his own Band: The Eye (2000-2002), from 2000 to 2001.

And, Russell Brand, had also been, one of the co-writers, of the Craig Charles: Sickbag VHS Video, which had, also included, some of his original material, via his Former: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had, eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998, which had originally, been released, during the Millennium, and it, is still available, on VHS Video, via the Amazon Shopping Website.

Craig Charles continues, to use his ever ready wit, and humour, via some of his original material, via his Former: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had, eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998, and his former: Stand-up Comedy Show, which had originally, been entitled: Craig Charles: Sickbag, which had, also included, some of his original material, via his Former: Stand-up Comedy Show: Craig Charles: Live on Earth! (which had eventually been, re-titled: Craig Charles: Still Live on Earth!, and which, had originally ran, from 1999, up until, the Millennium), from 1995 to 1998, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, and via, his being a Club DJ, via his Funk and Soul Club Gigs, which Craig, has toured, around the United Kingdom, since 2002, onwards? And Craig, has also, being a Club DJ, at other venues, which have included, the SFX Weekender 2011 Convention, at Camber Sands, Camber, Rye, East Sussex. And, I have recently gathered, that there are plans, for Craig Charles, to make an appearance, as the DJ, at the Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 2012 Convention.

And Craig, has made an announcement, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, during 2008?, that he, would definitely, love to make a return, via his Stand-up Comedy Tours, around the United Kingdom, and which, had also included, his Stand up Comedy Tours, around Australia and New Zealand, and Norway, one day. Unfortunately however, Craig is far too busy, where his work commitments, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, and via, his being, a Club DJ, via his Funk and Soul Club Gigs, which Craig, has toured, around the United Kingdom, since 2002, onwards?, and Coronation Street, are concerned, to make a return, via his Stand up Comedy Tours, around the United Kingdom, and which, had also included, his Stand up Comedy Tours, around Australia and New Zealand, and Norway, for the time being, anyhow!

 

CRAIG CHARLES: ROBOT WARS

With regard, to Craig, being a Former Presenter, on the BBC2 Robot Wars Championships, for the best part of five years, I have sorted out, a brief promotion, for him, where that was concerned, and which, I had originally posted, on my Unofficial Craig Charles Website, from the Autumn of 1998, onwards, for that sole purpose, anyhow!

AUTUMN 1998

Firstly and foremostly, I would like to add my congratulations to Craig, for acquiring, the proud position, of hosting, Robot Wars on BBC2, that had officially, been handed over, to him, via Jeremy Clarkson, during the Autumn of 1998. I have never, really been a fan of Jeremy Clarkson, even though, I have heard, that he did do, a very good job of presenting, Robot Wars, at the time, anyhow! And, with Craig’s Science Fiction connections, I really did feel, that Robot Wars, had been, the show for him! I haven't watched the whole series, of Robot Wars, as it isn't really, my sort of thing. But that said, however, I do intend to include, some short reviews of the programme, at a later date, on my Unofficial Craig Charles Website, anyhow!

 

ROBOT WARS: FROM 1998 ONWARDS

And Craig, had been, the Host, of the irresistible carnage of Robot Wars, on BBC2, from 1998 to 2004. And, I have heard, that there is, a possibility, that Robot Wars, could be, coming back, one day…!

Some brief: Robot Wars History. During 2003 and 2004, Robot Wars, ended up, being broadcast, on Channel Five, with Craig Charles, as it’s Presenter. And from what, I have gathered, Robot Wars, was supposed, to have been broadcast, on SKY, during 2008, with Craig Charles, as it’s Presenter.

 

Unfortunately however, I cannot find any more information, via the Internet, with regard, to Robot Wars, which was supposed, to have been broadcast, on SKY, during 2008, with Craig Charles, as it’s Presenter, when all is said and done! But that said, however, if I can across, any more information, with regard, to Robot Wars, which was supposed, to have been broadcast, on SKY, during 2008, with Craig Charles, as it’s Presenter, I will definitely, update my Unofficial Craig Charles Website, as soon, as it is possible, for me, to do so, where that is concerned, anyhow!

As I have finally managed, to locate and bookmark, a brand new: Robot Wars Tribute Website, I can now provide a web link for it, via my Unofficial Craig Charles Website! So, for all you Robot Wars fanatics, out there, the Web link is:

Robots Rule ROBOT WARS

CRAIG’S RADIO WORK

Craig Charles, had originally started out, as a Radio Presenter, on a show, which had been known, as: Platform 9, with Janice Long, on the BBC Radio 1 Station.

And Craig, had originally been, one of the Founder DJ’s, of the London Radio Station KISS 100 (which had originally been, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, which had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), and he had used, to present, The Breakfast Show, during the early nineteen nineties. And, during 1993, when Red Dwarf VI, had been, in Production, Craig had worked, on an Early Morning Breakfast Show, which had been, aired, via the London Radio Station: KISS 100 (which had originally been, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM), and, KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990).

During the early nineteen nineties, Craig had Presented, a Special, one-off Programme, about Astronomy, on the BBC Radio 1 Station.

CRAIG CHARLES RECORDINGS FOR THE PEEL SESSIONS ON BBC RADIO ONE

I have sorted out, two basic Lists, for the recordings, which Craig, had originally recorded, for The Peel Sessions, for the late John Peel, on the BBC Radio 1 Station, during 1983 and 1984 (And, there will definitely, be more information, to come, about that, at a later date! Marie Birch), from the anti-Thatcher era.

Tracklist: Party Night: Family Way: I Thought It Was You (which is a Poem): Music Scene: Oh To Be In England: In The City.

Lineup: Craig Charles (Vocals) Dave Treble (Guitar) Pete Gray (Backing Vocals) Stuart Gray (Drums) Alan Peters (Trumpet).

Transmission: Thursday the 17th of March 1983.

Recording: Wednesday the 2nd of March 1983.

Producer: Roger Pusey.

Engineer: Mike Walter.

Studio: BBC Maida Vale 4, BBC Maida Vale Studios, Maida Vale, Greater London.

OTHER PEEL SESSIONS BY CRAIG CHARLES

Tracklist: What Can You Do?: Hands Together Eyes Closed: Consulting His Notebook He Said?? Adolph Hitler.

Lineup: Craig Charles (Vocals) Brian Harcombe (Drums) Tony Doyle (Bass) Paul Morgan (Guitar) Alan Peters and Mike Nelson (Trumpet)  Saxophone (Jason R. Cunliffe) Backing Vocals.

Transmission: Tuesday the 14th of March 1984.

 

Recording: Tuesday the 7th of March 1984.

Producer: Mark Radcliffe.

Engineer: Ted De Bono.

Studio: BBC Maida Vale 5, BBC Maida Vale Studios, Maida Vale, Greater London.

The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show at BBC 6 Music

For anybody, who is interested, in listening, to The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, via the BBC 6 Music iPlayer, which is on, the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, on a Saturday evening, which starts broadcasting, from 6.00p.m to 9.00p.m.

The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show’s original broadcast time, had originally used to be, from 6.00p.m to 9.00p.m, from Friday the 15th of March 2002, up until, Saturday the 28th of November 2009, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, (which had originally, been known, as: The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Friday the 15th of March 2002, up until, Saturday the 17th of June 2006, and The Craig Charles Funk Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, officially became known, as The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, from Saturday the 4th of November 2006, onwards!), which had changed, on Saturday the 5th of December 2009, from 6.00p.m to 9.00p.m, up until, Saturday the 31st of March 2012.

And more recently, Craig, mentioned, on his Funk and Soul Show, that it’s broadcast time, will change, from it’s current time, of 7.00p.m to 10.00p.m, which will bring it back, to it’s original broadcast time, of 6.00p.m to 9.00p.m, on Saturday the 7th of April 2012. 

To go on, to The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show Website, directly, then please go to:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/
 
To email Craig, with any requests, for The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, then please contact him, at:

funk.6music@bbc.co.uk

craig@bbc.co.uk

Or if you would prefer, to Text, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, a request, the Text Number, is: 64046.

Or if you would prefer, to contact, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, via Facebook, then please go to:

The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show | Facebook

Or if you would prefer, to contact, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, via Twitter, then please go to:

Craig Charles (@CCfunkandsoul)| Twitter

Or if you would like to contact, the Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, by Telephone, or get in touch, with any other shows, on BBC 6 Music, by Telephone, or if you would like to use, BBC 6 Music’s Automated Option Telephone service, you can contact, BBC 6 Music, at: 08700 100 600.

This will put you through to the show, that is currently on the air.

Or preferably, if you would like, to speak to an Operator, with any queries, you have got about, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, or any other shows, on BBC 6 Music, or any general queries, with regard to BBC 6 Music, you can Telephone: BBC Information, at: 08700 100 222.

BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC

For anybody, who is interested, in listening, to any Show, on the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, via the BBC 6 Music iPlayer, then please go to:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/

And, the Main Address, of the BBC 6 Music Radio Station’s: Greater London Headquarters, is: BBC 6 Music, Broadcasting House, 1, Portland Place, Greater London, W1A.1AA.

And more recently, on Monday the 14th of December 2011, it had been announced, via the Internet, that the Former: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Manchester Headquarters, at the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which had originally, been situated, at New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, had moved into, their Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Manchester Headquarters, at The BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester.

 

And, for anybody, who may be interested, in the MediaCityUK Complex Website, then please go to:

 

Welcome | MediaCityUK

 

 

THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK AND SOUL PAGE WEBSITE

 

And, on Saturday the 21st of July 2007, Craig had announced, on his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, that he had acquired, a brand new Website, which had originally, been set up, on Friday the 20th of July 2007, at long last! But that said, however, Craig’s brand new: Funk and Soul Page Website, is mainly based, around his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station! But that said, however, Craig has insisted, that over time, his brand new: Funk and Soul Page Website, will cover, all aspects of his work, which is definitely, something to look forward to, in my general opinion!

 

So, for anybody, who may be interested, in Craig’s Funk and Soul Page Website, then please go to:

Craig Charles Funk and Soul Page

A PROFILE OF CRAIG CHARLES’ WORK FOR BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC! PLUS SOME VERY IMPORTANT BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC INFORMATION!

I have also set up, some Profiles, with regard to Craig's work, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station. And for anybody, who is interested, where that is concerned, then please go to:

A Profile of Craig Charles' Work For BBC Radio 6 Music!: Part One

 

A Profile of Craig Charles' Work For BBC Radio 6 Music!: Part Two

And, more recently, I have set up, an additional Website, with regard, to Craig’s work commitments, at The BBC 6 Music Radio Station, because what, with one thing and another, there have been a great deal of changes, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, which have had to be set up, via The BBC Corporation, from 2010, onwards, which has mainly been due, to the cuts, they have had to make, and even though, the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, has been saved, from closure, from Monday the 5th of July 2010, onwards, I am afraid, that there has been a great deal, of reorganization, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, and as, there has, been a great deal, of information, for me, to sort out, with regard to that, I really do not wish, to clutter up, my Unofficial Craig Charles Website, with it, any further! And therefore, I had no choice, in the matter, but to create, an additional Website, with regard, to Craig’s work commitments, at The BBC 6 Music Radio Station. And, for anybody, who is interested, in my BBC 6 Music Extra Information Website, then please go to:

The BBC Radio 6 Music Station Extra Information Website

CRAIG CHARLES: BEING A STAND-IN PRESENTER AT THE BBC RADIO 2 STATION

AND A REGULAR PRESENTER AT THE BBC 6 MUSIC RADIO STATION

For anybody, who is interested, in Finding out more, about Craig, being a Stand-in Presenter, at the BBC Radio 2 Station, and a Regular Presenter, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, then please go to:

Craig Charles: Being a Stand-in Presenter at the BBC Radio 2 Station and a Regular Presenter at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station

CRAIG CHARLES: AUTHOR

At the moment, I have got, no reviews, available, for any of Craig’s books, that he has written, over the years, as I just have not had the time to dedicate to reviewing: The Craig Charles Almanac Of General Knowledge, and The Log: A Dwarfer’s Guide To Everything, what with one thing, and another lately! And therefore, if you want to find out, what the Last Human’s thoughts are, via The Log: A Dwarfer’s Guide To Everything, all will be revealed eventually! Unfortunately however, Penguin Books are no longer promoting: The Log: A Dwarfer’s Guide To Everything, but I have got, a Picture Reference, of the original book cover, set up, anyway!

But I will stress this, very briefly. I really do love, Craig's, Sarcastic Sense of Humour, where his observations, on Human Life, are concerned, especially the Reference, with regard, to people, leaving their Umbrellas, in Public Houses, which is one, of my all time: Favourite parts, of The Log: A Dwarfer’s Guide To Everything! Especially, as I have always, been one, for losing umbrellas, over the years! And, I have lost two umbrellas, on a bus, over the years, and I really do feel, that part, of The Log: A Dwarfer’s Guide To Everything, is very true to life, indeed! But that said, however, I can always, sort out, a far more, detailed review for The Log: A Dwarfer’s Guide To Everything, at a much later date, but the Picture Reference, has been set up, which will promote, the original book cover, of The Log: A Dwarfer’s Guide To Everything, via my Unofficial Craig Charles Website, anyway!

The Log: A Dwarfer's Guide To Everything by Craig Charles and Russell Bell Book Cover Publicity 1997

uring 1993, Craig Charles had originally published: The Craig Charles Almanac of Total Knowledge, which was originally published, during 1993. I am pretty certain, that The Craig Charles Almanac of Total Knowledge is now, out of print, but again, I cannot be certain, of that!

During 1997, Craig Charles had originally published: The Log: A Dwarfer’s Guide To Everything.

During 1998, Craig Charles had originally published: No Other Blue: His First Collection of Poetry.

Craig Charles’ original, proposed Autobiography: No Irish, No Niggers, (which he had originally written, during 1997), had originally, been proposed, for Publication, towards the end of November 1999.

And, Craig Charles’ second, proposed Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, (which he had originally written, during 2006), had originally, been proposed, for Publication, some time, during 2011.

And, Craig Charles’ Children's Series, and Children's Cartoon Series: Poetry Book: Scary Fairy (which he had originally written, for his eldest Daughter: Anna-Jo, during 2006), had originally, been proposed, for Publication, during October 2009.

And Craig, has also recorded, the Audio Books: Funny Stories, and The Selfish Crocodile (for Children, during 1998), and The Last Human Audio Book by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, and The Log: A Dwarfer’s Guide To Everything Audio Book by Craig Charles.

 

CRAIG CHARLES: AUTOBIOGRAPHY NEWS

Craig Charles’: Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, will be, released for Publication, on Thursday the 6th of March 2008.

Additional:

CORRIE’S LLOYD TO PEN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Wednesday: June 11th 2008 09.33 BST

By Chris Green Soaps Editor

Coronation Street actor: Craig Charles, has revealed his plans, to write an Autobiography.

The Forty Three year old, who has played: Taxi Driver: Lloyd Mullaney, since 2005, will detail, his former £250,000 a year Crack Cocaine habit, which had resulted, in his suspension, from the ITV Soap, in June 2006, and subsequent arrest, for Drug Possession, in the August of that year.

He returned to the Soap, in January last year, following a seven month absence, after a stint, in Rehab.

A Weatherfield Source, had informed, The Mirror, that he will come clean, on everything to do, with his Drug taking, which he had admitted, had almost finished him.

His Autobiography, which is Entitled: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, is due, to be released, during November 2008.

UPDATED NEWS ON CRAIG CHARLES’ AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Unfortunately however, due to unforeseen circumstances, Craig Charles’: Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, which had been, due to be released, on Monday the 2nd of March 2009, has had, its original release date, nudged back, via his Publishers: Hodder Headline. And I daresay, that I will definitely, sort out, the brand new release date, for Craig Charles’: Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, as soon, as his Publishers, announce it!

And, for the time being, the most recent Publication date, that I have come across, via Amazon, where Craig Charles’: Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, is concerned, will now be available, for Publication, some time, during 2011.

Thank you

 

Marie Birch

MORE UPDATED NEWS ON CRAIG CHARLES’ AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Unfortunately however, due to unforeseen circumstances, I had discovered, via the Amazon Shopping Website, that even though, there had been, a possibility, that Craig Charles’: Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, could have, been released, at some point, in time, during 2011... Unfortunately however, I am afraid, that I had also discovered, that it had definitely, looked like, that it had definitely not, been quite, as simple, as all that, with regard, to where, the Publication Date, of Craig Charles’: Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction's Official Publication Date, had been concerned, when it had actually come down to it, at the end of the day, anyhow!

Unfortunately however, I have also discovered, via an interview, that Craig had done, and which, I had happened, to come across, via surfing the Internet, during November 2010, which had been, entitled: "PlanetSmeg", with Simon Fitzpatrick and Ema Lea, and which, had originally, taken place, and which, had been conducted, prior to a Live three hour broadcast, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, with regard, to Craig, making his North East Debut, as a DJ, presenting: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, at The Trojan Rooms, in Whitley Bay, on the 21st of November 2010, and it, had informed, everybody concerned, that the general release, of Craig Charles’: Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction's, Official Publication Date, had been temporarily, put back, once again, anyhow! And Craig, had also stated, via the recent interview, that he had done, and which, I had happened, to come across, via surfing the Internet, during November 2010, which had been, entitled: "PlanetSmeg", with Simon Fitzpatrick and Ema Lea, and which, had originally, taken place, and which, had been conducted, prior to a Live three hour broadcast, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, with regard, to Craig, making his North East Debut, as a DJ, presenting: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, at The Trojan Rooms, in Whitley Bay, on the 21st of November 2010, that he had decided, to postpone, publishing, his Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, for the time being, for various reasons, anyhow!

And Craig had also, issued a statement, via an interview, that he had done, and which, I had happened, to come across, via surfing the Internet, during November 2010, which had been, entitled: "PlanetSmeg", with Simon Fitzpatrick and Ema Lea, and which, had originally, taken place, and which, had been conducted, prior to a Live three hour broadcast, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, with regard, to Craig, making his North East Debut, as a DJ, presenting: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, at The Trojan Rooms, in Whitley Bay, on the 21st of November 2010, and it, had informed, everybody concerned, that the general release, of Craig Charles’: Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction's, Official Publication Date, had been, temporarily, put back, once again, anyhow!

And Craig, had also stated, via an interview, that he had done, and which, I had happened, to come across, via surfing the Internet, during November 2010, which had been, entitled: "PlanetSmeg", with Simon Fitzpatrick and Ema Lea, and which, had originally, taken place, and which, had been conducted, prior to a Live three hour broadcast, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, with regard, to Craig, making his North East Debut, as a DJ, presenting: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, at The Trojan Rooms, in Whitley Bay, on the 21st of November 2010 - “I’ve written my Autobiography: “On the Rocks”. The Publisher, wants to put it out, but I’ve gone off, the idea. It’s too hardcore. It’s the unclean truth of everything. I do a lot of work for Radio Two. I’m doing Steve Wright, for Christmas and New Year, and I’ve done, Janice Long, for eight weeks, this year, and I see, the future, of what I do, as building, towards a Weekly Slot, and having, the Weekends for Funk and Soul. This is all, brutally honest here, so I need, to get my feet, under the table, at Radio Two, before I bring out, the Autobiography. I’m not saying, I’m going, to leave Corrie, either. I think I can do, all these things”.

And, as it had turned out, in the end, the various reasons, that Craig, had felt, that he had had, to put off, publishing his Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, had also, been mainly, due to Craig, having to prepare himself, with regard, to having to do, a great deal of work, for the BBC Radio Two Station, especially as he had stood in, for Steve Wright, during Christmas 2010, and the New Year of 2011, and he had also, stood in, for Janice Long, for the best part of eight weeks, during the Summer of 2010, and more recently: Jo Whiley. And Craig, had also stated, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, and he had also, informed me, at the Birmingham NEC, near Coventry, during The Red Dwarf: Questions and Answers Session, when I had attended, The Memorabilia Fair, at The Birmingham NEC, near Coventry, which had ran, from Saturday the 28th of March (which had been, the day, that I had actually attended, The Memorabilia Fair, at The Birmingham NEC, near Coventry!), until Sunday the 29th of March, along with Robert Llewellyn, and Angela Bruce, the last time, that I had asked him, about his Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, that his Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, had actually been, in the process, of being released, some time, during October 2009.

And Craig, had also stated, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, and he had also, informed me, at the Birmingham NEC, near Coventry, during The Red Dwarf: Questions and Answers Session, when I had attended, The Memorabilia Fair, at The Birmingham NEC, near Coventry, which had ran, from Saturday the 28th of March (which had been, the day, that I had actually attended, The Memorabilia Fair, at The Birmingham NEC, near Coventry!), until Sunday the 29th of March, along with Robert Llewellyn, and Angela Bruce, the last time, that I had asked him, about his Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, that his Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, that he had, also felt, that it had definitely, been looking like, that there had been, a very strong possibility, that he had got, a future, as a Permanent Presenter, at the BBC Radio Two Station, along with his carrying on, as the Presenter of his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, during the weekends, at the time!

And Craig, had also stated, via his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, and he had also, informed me, at the Birmingham NEC, near Coventry, during The Red Dwarf: Questions and Answers Session, when I had attended, The Memorabilia Fair, at The Birmingham NEC, near Coventry, which had ran, from Saturday the 28th of March (which had been, the day, that I had actually attended, The Memorabilia Fair, at The Birmingham NEC, near Coventry!), until Sunday the 29th of March, along with Robert Llewellyn, and Angela Bruce, that he, had felt, that he, had needed, more time, to get himself, more established, at the BBC Radio Two Station, as a stand-in Presenter, for Steve Wright, and Janice Long, and more recently: Jo Whiley.

And Craig, had also stated, via the interview, that he had done, and which, I had happened to come across, via surfing the Internet, during November 2010, which had been, entitled - "PlanetSmeg", with Simon Fitzpatrick and Ema Lea, and it, had originally, taken place, and it, had been conducted, prior to a Live three hour broadcast, of his Saturday night: Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, with regard, to him, making his North East Debut, as a DJ, presenting: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, at The Trojan Rooms, in Whitley Bay, on the 21st of November 2010, that he, had also felt, that it had probably been, for the best, if he came, to the decision, with regard, to where publishing, his Autobiography: On The Rocks: My Story of Life, Love and Addiction, had been concerned, at the time, via his, putting it, on hold, for the time being, anyhow!

Unfortunately however, with regard, to Craig Charles, wanting to become, a full-time Presenter, at the BBC Radio 2 Station, via the interview, that he had done, and which, I had happened to come across, via surfing the Internet, during November 2010, which had been, entitled - "PlanetSmeg", with Simon Fitzpatrick and Ema Lea, and it, had originally, taken place, and it, had been conducted, prior to a Live three hour broadcast, of his Saturday night: Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, with regard, to him, making his North East Debut, as a DJ, presenting: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, at The Trojan Rooms, in Whitley Bay, on the 21st of November 2010, did not come to pass, as it had happened, to turn out. Fortunately however, from Saturday the 25th of January 2014, onwards, Craig has been presenting, a Link up Radio Show: Craig’s: Trunk of Funk, via the BBC Radio 2 Station, which follows on, directly, after he has finished, presenting, his regular: Saturday Night: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, via the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, since then, anyhow!

And, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, had done, some Channel hopping, from BBC Radio 6 Music to BBC Radio 2, at 9.00p.m, for one hour, on Saturday the 25th of January 2014. And Craig’s: Trunk of Funk, is a Special Link up: Radio Show, with BBC Radio 2, and it, has since, become a permanent feature, via the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, along with the BBC Radio 2 Station, since Saturday the 25th of January 2014, onwards!

And Craig, had opened up, his Trunk of Funk to give, everybody concerned: Classic Motown, and Northern Soul, and R and B, and Gospel, and contemporary remixes, which had formed, an hour of Party Tunes, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, on Saturday the 25th of January 2014.

And, we had also heard, from a Secret Soul Girl/Boy, who had picked out, their favourite Funk or Soul tracks. And, the Secret Soul Girl/Boy, could have been, an Actor, Comedian, or even Sports Folk. And, Mr Charles, had also brought, everybody concerned, a Funk or Soul Track, that had never had, a spin on BBC Radio 2, in 'New to 2'. And, we had needed, everybody concerned, to let us know, what track, they would like to hear, and just exactly, who we had needed, to be, playing it for, at the time.

Unfortunately however, Craig Charles, had informed, one of his Listeners, via his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC Radio 6 Music, on Saturday the 14th of March 2015, who had enquired, that he could, no longer listen, to Craig’s: Former: BBC Radio 2 Trunk of Funk Show, which had originally ran, from Saturday the 25th of January 2014, up until, Saturday the 1st of November 2014, from 9.00p.m, for one hour, which had been due, to Craig’s: former: BBC Radio 2 Trunk of Funk Show, which had originally ran, from Saturday the 25th of January 2014, up until, Saturday the 1st of November 2014, from 9.00p.m, for one hour, being cancelled, from Saturday the 1st of November 2014, onwards!

On Friday the 7th of November 2014, it had been, announced, amongst the Listings, via the BBC Radio 2 Schedules, via the BBC Radio Two’s Website, that Paul Gambaccini, would be hosting, his BBC Radio 2 Show: America's Greatest Hits, from 8.00p.m to 10.00p.m, once again, which he has, been presenting, since Saturday the 18th of April 1998.

Thank You

 

Marie Birch

 

More information, to come about this, at a later date!

 

BBC World Book Day

 

 

OTHER CRAIG CHARLES PROJECTS

With regard, to some recently updated News, with regard, to: Craig Charles’ Comedy Series: "Screwed", which he had co-written, with Robert Llewellyn…

And Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn, had mentioned, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, that their brand new: Sit-com: “Screwed”, which they, had been, writing together, was going, to be set, in a Men’s Prison, which is one, of those State of the Art: Open Prisons, run by Yuppies, who can get, rather nasty, when they really want to! Could this be, an updated version of Porridge, one thinks?!

And Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn, had also mentioned, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, that they, were also, going to appear, as Prison Convicts, in their brand new: Sit-com: “Screwed”. And Craig Charles, had been going, to play, a far more hardened, and a very experienced: Yuppie Prison Convict (an old boy, in other words!), and Robert, had been going to play, a very naive, and a very inexperienced: Yuppie Prison Convict (a new boy, in other words!), in their brand new: Sit-com: “Screwed”.

And Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn, had also mentioned, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, that they, had co-written, their brand new: Sit-com: “Screwed”, in the Republic of Ireland, and at: Robert's Shack, in the Cotswolds…

And, Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn, had also mentioned, at the Annual: Red Dwarf Dimension Jump 1997 Convention, that there had been, a possibility, that the BBC, had been planning, on commissioning: Craig Charles Comedy Series: "Screwed", which he had co-written, with Robert Llewellyn, for the Millennium, at that point in time…

Unfortunately however, the BBC, had eventually decided, that they, had got, no future plans, to commission: Craig Charles Comedy Series: "Screwed", which he had co-written, with Robert Llewellyn, for the Millennium, during the early Winter of 1998.

And, I had also heard, a rumour, that Craig Charles, had also written, another Comedy Series, along with some other Writers, during the late Winter of 1997.

And, I had also heard, a rumour, that Craig Charles, had been approached, with regard, to his, being featured, as a Character, in the brand new: Dr Snuggles Cartoon Series, which is a remake, of the Former: Dr Snuggles Cartoon Series, which had originally, been aired, on ITV1, during 1980, during the late Winter of 1999.

And, there had been, a possibility, that Craig, was going to be, the voice of Nobby The Mouse, in the brand new: Dr Snuggles Cartoon Series, which is a remake, of the Former: Dr Snuggles Cartoon Series, which had originally, been aired, on ITV1, during 1980, during the late Winter of 1999.

And, I am afraid, that is all, that I am aware of, with regard, to Craig Charles, who had been approached, with regard, to his, being featured, as a Character, in the brand new: Dr Snuggles Cartoon Series, which is a remake, of the Former: Dr Snuggles Cartoon Series, which had originally, been aired, on ITV1, during 1980, during the later Winter of 1999. And, there had been, a possibility, that Craig, was going to be, the voice of Nobby The Mouse, in the brand new: Dr Snuggles Cartoon Series, which is a remake, of the Former: Dr Snuggles Cartoon Series, which had originally, been aired, on ITV1, during 1980, during the late Winter of 1999, at this point in time, anyhow!  

Craig has also been a Columnist, and he has had articles, published in Time Out magazine, and I think, that he had done, an interview, with the Director, the late Derek Jarman. And Craig has also had articles, published in The Guardian. When he was just twelve years old, Craig had entered a Poetry Competition, in The Guardian, and they had published the poem: "I Want To Feel Your Bum". Most recently, over the past year or so?, Craig has been writing a column, for The Liverpool Echo (Look into that, at a later date!).

 

CRAIG CHARLES: POLITICS

 

Craig Charles had acquired, seven O Levels, at West Derby Comprehensive School, Liverpool, Merseyside. And Craig, had also acquired, four A Levels, in English Literature, and History, and Government and Politics, and General Studies, at the Former: Childwall Hall College of Further Education, Childwall, Liverpool, Merseyside.

 

During the nineteen eighties, Craig had also worked, with an Unofficial Labour Party Organization, which had been known, as The Red Wedge. The Red Wedge Oganization, had originally been, an organization of Musicians, which had originally, been set up, in 1985 by the Alternative Rock Musician, and the left-wing activist: Billy Bragg, and the Labour Party, which had been, in Opposition, at the time.

 

The Red Wedge Organization, had originally, been created, in order, to open the minds of the younger generation, of Great Britain, United Kingdom, which would enable them, to expose a world of Politics, through an accessible form, for them. Jobs For Youth, had almost been, a Prototype set up, by the Alternative Rock Musician, and the left-wing activist: Billy Bragg. The Red Wedge Organization’s main issue, had been, exposing, the major flaws of The Conservative Party, which had been, in Power, at the time, with the Late: Baroness Margaret Thatcher, carefully installed, as the former: Prime Minister of Great Britain, United Kingdom. Many had protested, during her reign, but why, on Earth, had she been selected, as the Conservative Party Leader, and Prime Minister of The United Kingdom, via three Election Campaigns (1979, and 1983, and 1987), for another three terms, in a row?!

 

During the nineteen nineties. Craig had also, been involved, with the Presentation of Lauren Booth’s (Cherie Blair’s half sister’s) singing, at a Labour Party Event, during 1997.

 

During the early noughties, Craig, had also, been involved, in Local Politics.

 

 

CULT-TV MAGAZINE WRITE UP

"When Craig Charles, joined the rest of the cast, to film: Red Dwarf’s Tenth Anniversary Specials, he brought something, very personal, with him -- photographs of his Baby Daughter: Anna-Jo, born just eleven days earlier (in) November 1997. For a man who's been through a 'Nightmare', life is very good, at the moment.

Professionally, things have never been better. After the personal horror of being arrested, he finally walked out of court in March 1995, with his innocence proven, and the determination, to fight back. Offers for High Profile Jobs followed, and he landed roles, in The Bill, and The Governor, among others. Now that it's ten years, since he made his acting debut, in Red Dwarf, does he think he's a better actor?

'I hope so,' he says, I'd be a pretty Smeg, if I didn't. I think I've improved an awful lot. I'm not very proud of my first acting performances, but things, have only looked up, things have got better.

He started appearing, on Television, in his late Teens, and found Fame, difficult to adjust to.

'When you're in the Supermarket, you want to buy the tomatoes, not sign six autographs', he says. He gets 'about fifty letters a week', and although, he appreciates, the support, he really doesn't know, what to do, with them!

'I've never replied to one, and I never will. I feel so uncomfortable with it,' he shrugs. 'I've had conversations, with Taxi Drivers, going - "I had a girl in, who'd been watching the show, Last Night, and she had the straw, that you drank out of, treasuring it, she was". We're not really in it, for the adulation, we're in it, because we like doing the work, we like each other, and it's funny'.

Give him an audience, though, and he's happy. Sometimes, when he's filming Red Dwarf, he's so busy entertaining the audience, that he has to be reminded to get ready for the next scene. The last series, didn't let the Public in, to watch filming, but that was fine by Charles.

'Doing it in front of an audience is a bit like doing Exams. You've got two or three chances at the most, then the audience, wants you to move on, so the Performances, always suffer.

It also means you can light it better, the Performances are more considered, and if you get it wrong, you can go back and do it again,' he continues, 'It's like a dry run for movies doing it on a single camera. It's evolve or die, really -- you have to move on, otherwise it just becomes stagnant' ".

(This mini-interview is taken directly, from Cult-TV Magazine, Season II: Edition II: November 1997)

 

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