Actor Colson Smith is launching a new Saturday daytime show on BBC Radio Leeds, York and Sheffield from this weekend.
From 10am to 2pm every Saturday, Colson will share his love of Yorkshire alongside music, news and local updates. Best known for playing Craig Tinker in Coronation Street, he says the new role allows him to connect with the communities he grew up in.
Colson said: “I’m so honoured to be able to join BBC Local Radio in Leeds. While many know me from my time in Weatherfield on the telly – Yorkshire is where I grew up, and it still holds a special place in my heart. To be able to entertain communities from across this fantastic region is a dream come true – and I can’t wait for listeners to tune in!”
Simon Monk, Executive Editor for BBC Radio Leeds, said Colson’s energy and passion for storytelling will bring something new to the weekend line-up, while confirming that Nick Ahad will continue to present on Sundays.
Nick, who has been hosting Saturdays, will now present his show every Sunday from 10am to 2pm across all BBC Local Radio stations in Yorkshire.
The new line-up begins this weekend, with Colson on air from Saturday 20 September and Nick continuing the following day.