Craig Charles and soul singer Chris Amoo paid a visit to Liverpool's oldest record shop for the filming of a popular BBC chat show.
The Liverpool-born pair, who have both found fame in the world of funk and soul music, popped into The Musical Box Record Shop on Derby Road, Tuebrook, on Saturday as they took part in the production of an episode of The One Show.
The special episode, which is due to air on BBC1 next month during Eurovision week, will shine a light on Liverpool's thriving music scene as the city plays host to the world's longest-running international TV music competition.
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Tony Quinn, who runs the 76-year-old business with his mum Diane Cain, said: "It was great; they were really nice. They asked about Liverpool bands and why Liverpool is so important.
"Chris Amoo wasn't there very long, but Craig Charles loved it, he went behind the counter, went upstairs, had a sit down, it was really nice. He actually went to the same school as me, West Derby School, though he was about three years below me. It was a great afternoon. I feel like I've got a new mate. He even signed me a Red Dwarf DVD."
Both Craig and Chris are known for their own contributions to Liverpool's musical history.
Chris topped the UK charts as lead singer of English soul group, The Real Thing, in the 1970s, with big hits including "You to Me Are Everything", "Can't Get By Without You" and "Can You Feel the Force?". In 2019, the band featured in a documentary called "Everything - The Real Thing Story", which charted the history of the band - which used to be called Vocal Perfection.
Also a keen dog breeder, he recently won the Hound group title at Crufts 2023 with his five-year-old Irish Wolfhound, Paris.
Craig Charles is best known for his acting roles, playing Lister in cult sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf and Lloyd Mullaney in Coronation Street, but is also known for hosting the The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC radio. Since October 2021, he has hosted the weekday afternoon show on BBC Radio 6 Music.
The 58-year-old was rushed to hospital after becoming ill while presenting his show last month. He was given an ECG test straight away to rule out any heart problems and then spent 24 hours in Wythenshawe Hospital undergoing various scans and tests.
His CT scan reportedly came back clear, though doctors were unable to determine what had caused him to experience shoulder, neck and head pain and tingling in his fingers. However, the presenter reassured listeners he's "not dying yet".
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