He continued: “I shall miss my trips to Ambridge, working with a superb cast, directors, everyone in the office and studio – and my lovely radio family, Pat, Louiza and Tom.
“However, I’m looking forward to spending time with my own wife, daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter.
“I send best wishes to David Troughton, the new Tony, and hope the part will give him as much pleasure as it gave me.”
