The member of the clergy and TV personality has hosted Saturday Live on the station for 12 years, but will present his last show this Saturday, following the BBC's decision to move the weekly programme from London to Cardiff. Both Coles and his co-host Nikki Bedi were given the option to relocate with the show; Coles declined the offer, while Bedi will continue in the role.
The news of Coles's departure was announced on Tuesday night as part of a press release about this weekend's programming. A major announcement was not made as the BBC was in talks with Coles about his involvement in future projects on Radio 4.
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