The Reverend Richard Coles says he is sad to be leaving his Radio 4 programme Saturday Live after 12 years following the BBC's decision to relocate the show to Cardiff.
Coles co-hosts the show with broadcaster Nikki Bedi and their final programme will air this Saturday, reports The Mirror.
Rev Coles told The Guardian: “If you leave a programme after 12 years, a gentler process would have been nice. But what happens happens.
"It just feels a little bit rushed. It’s been frustrating for me having to wait for an announcement, and now it’s my last programme on Saturday. I’d rather have had a longer goodbye to listeners.
“It just feels a bit sad. I’m sorry to go; I’ve loved the programme, I’ve loved the people I’ve worked with, and it’s been a big part of my life. I shall miss it."
A BBC spokesperson said: “Richard has been brilliant on Saturday mornings and very much continues to be part of the Radio 4 family. We look forward to working with him on future projects.”
Saturday Live's move to Cardiff is part of the broadcaster's wider strategy to move programmes outside of London.
