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Siobhan Macdonald

Craig Charles rushed to hospital after suffering 'sudden pains' live on air on BBC radio

Craig Charles was rushed to hospital after falling ill live on air during his BBC Radio 6 music slot.

The former Coronation Street actor, 58, experienced shooting pains up his shoulder and neck and was unable to hold a pen during his show. Speaking on the radio on Friday, Craig detailed the scary ordeal to listeners as he revealed he pushed through the illness to finish his show.

Craig recounted the incident: “My hands couldn't grip the pen and my fingers were tingling. I had a pain in the right side of me shoulder going up my neck and into the back of my head."

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