show features - bristol tonight
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about charles
Charles didn't always know he was going to become a newsreader.
At first he thought a career using his languages would be a good route.
A keen linguist, he studied French and German at Warwick University.
Following on from his Bachelor's degree, he pursued his interest in the media through a Master's in Film and Television Studies at Warwick, while also being heavily involved in his student newspaper and campus radio station.
Charles earned his first job in radio at Vale FM in North Dorset, after completing his MA in Multimedia Journalism at Bournemouth University.
There he spent 18 successful months as a newsreader and reporter for both Vale FM and its sister station in Dorchester, Wessex FM.
He presented Original Sixty Minutes every weekday morning between 6 and 7.
Charles was also Original 106.5's breakfast newsreader, and kept you updated through till 10 every morning.
Charles thoroughly enjoys life at Original 106.5. "Original 106.5 has a great team", he says. "I have the best job in the world".
You can catch him on Bristol Tonight, weekdays from 6pm.
q & a
If they made the Original 106.5 movie my part would be played by...
The guy who currently plays Doctor Who.
If you were not a Presenter, what job would you be in?
Erm, doing character voices for cartoons maybe.
If you could change any part of your body what would it be?
My receding hairline. Wonky nose as well. Oh no, that's two. I'm so vain.
Favourite holiday destination?
Probably the USA. There are 50 states to choose from.
If you could win any award, what would it be and who would you thank?
World's Most Irritating Corrector of Co-workers' grammar. Surely I don't have to thank anyone? They should be thanking me!
If you could invite anyone to dinner who would it be?
Vicky West's sister. She's quite tasty, apparently. That doesn't mean I want to eat her, I should add.
What is your favourite colour?
Navy blue, although Faye Dicker says she really likes me in chocolate brown�
When did you last go to the gym?
What's a gym?
Most embarrassing moment?
It's too embarrassing I couldn't possibly repeat it on this website.
What is in your pockets?
My wallet, my mobile phone, a clean handkerchief and some chapstick (I know, I know, Jed � I'm "addicted", but without it I just crack up
Who is your hero?
Basketball super-god, Michael Jordan
What is your favourite place in Bristol?
The view from the Avon Gorge Hotel in Clifton
Favourite website?
Nba.com
What is the most you've ever spent of a pair of shoes?
£70. Worth every penny and pretty good value for money if you're a size 12.
What is your most prized possession?
My mobile phone. Without it, I'd have to use my brain to remember numbers instead.
What is your favourite moment at Original 106.5 so far?
When they said: "You've got the job".
What was your last lie?
I honestly can't remember. Honest.
Get involved in student radio, compile jingles, listen to other radio stations, do your own show, digest the dictionary, write flawless cover letters and CVs, be keen to do everything, always offer to make tea. Smile and show your personality. People might not see it, but they can hear it. Ok, that's more than one tip but it's all good advice!
