The narrator of Gogglebox has become a staple of Friday night TV alongside our favourite families who provide us with some of the most memorable moments and iconic one-liners.

Craig Cash, 63 has been the familiar voice of the hit Channel 4 show since 2016 after he took over the role from his friend Caroline Aherne after she sadly passed away. Before Gogglebox, Craig was best known for his role in the sitcom The Royal Family.

Away from TV, Craig who hails from Mellor, Greater Manchester, is married to Stephanie Davies and together they have two sons, Harry and Billy. Professionally he is a recognised English comedian, actor, narrator and director, let's take a closer look at his life off screen…

Role on Gogglebox

During an interview in 2018, Craig spoke about the emotional impact of replacing his close friend, Caroline on Gogglebox, who passed away at her home from throat cancer in July 2016. Talking to the Radio Times he said: "In November 2013, when she was gravely ill with cancer, Caroline asked if I’d narrate Gogglebox when she wasn’t up to it.

"Of course, I said yes; it was a very sad time and I wanted to do right by her and by the programme."

He went on to explain that Caroline was "well and then unwell" so had filled in for her when it was needed. When Caroline passed away, Craig took over narrating duties.

"She will of course forever be in my life, but it was heartbreaking going into the small studio in Manchester at 8am on a Friday morning to record the narration for the show, knowing that Caroline used to sit in the same room", Craig said.

Before adding: "Now that time has passed, going into the studio is a lovely little moment because Caroline is with me again. And I know she’ll be watching Gogglebox in heaven with 20 Bensons and a bottle of champagne."

The TV star has also narrated the spin-off shows Celebrity Gogglebox and Gogglesprogs.

TV work

Before Gogglebox, Craig was best known for playing Dave in the 90s sitcom The Royal Family, which became a well-loved series from 1998 to 2000. He won two BAFTA Awards for Best Situation Comedy for his work on the series in 2000 and 2007, with his two sons also making an appearance on the show in the episode entitled "The Queen of Sheba".

During his early career, he worked alongside Caroline, who was also his Royal Family co-star, for shows The Fast Show and The Mrs Merton Show. He is also notably known for the series After Hours which aired in 2015 and has worked on TV shows Early Doors, Sunshine, The Café and Rovers.

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