Actor turned ITV announcer Charles Foster dies aged 91
Former Granada TV presenter Charles Foster has died at the age of 91. He served as one of the faces of the channel in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
He also worked as an announcer on the ITV game shows Catchphrase and The Krypton Factor, and most recently he provided the voice over on the conflict-resolution series Judge Rinder.
Also an actor, Foster appeared in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and Crown Court on ITV.
Charles Foster, Granada Television / ITV
Paying tribute to Charles, Granada Reports’ producer Rob Jaskowski said:
“Charles was such a nice person. I remember being star stuck on my first day at Granada on work placement in 1984 when I sat with him in the canteen at Quay Street. He was great to chat with and a true inspiration. Condolences to his family and friends.”
BBC presenter Steve Saul wrote: “Sorry to hear the reports of the death of former Granada TV continuity announcer and voiceover Charles Foster. Along with Colin Weston and Jim Pope they were the friendly face of ITV when I was growing up. I would have loved to have been an in-vision continuity announcer.”
Foster was married to actress Meg Johnson, who is best known for her roles in Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Brookside.
Sad to hear the passing of #Charlesfoster continuity announcer for #itv, here he is with Les and fred in a scene from @itvcorrie #rip https://t.co/dNXBfDBI93
— BRUCE JONES (@Brucejonesnew) February 26, 2023
