October 27th 2024.
Fifteen years ago, Charlie Cooper was a humble worker at Argos, a popular British retailer. His job primarily consisted of retrieving products such as toasters and camping chairs from their stockroom. Little did he know that one day, he would become the voice behind their iconic adverts.
At the time, the idea of being the voice in their commercials seemed far-fetched and almost impossible for Charlie. However, fate had a different plan for him. Fast forward to today, and he is now 35 years old, and the voice of toy dinosaur Trevor in Argos' marketing campaigns.
Of course, there were many steps that led to this rags-to-riches story. One significant factor being the success of the British comedy, This Country, which Charlie co-wrote with his sister Daisy-May Cooper. But, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Let's go back to the beginning.
As mentioned, Charlie's journey to success wasn't an easy one. After all, the entertainment industry is notoriously difficult to break into, especially for working-class individuals like Charlie. But, perhaps what makes his story even more unbelievable is what happened during his final days at Argos.
In an interview with Metro, Charlie revealed that he was actually let go from the store. And the reason? He accidentally gave away a computer for free! However, he quickly clarified that it wasn't as bad as it sounds. Apparently, a customer was returning a faulty computer, and in the midst of processing the exchange, Charlie ended up giving it away for free. Talk about a stroke of bad luck!
But, as they say, everything happens for a reason. And in this case, Charlie losing his job at Argos may have been a blessing in disguise. It meant that he didn't have a backup plan if his comedic career didn't work out. And that motivated him to give it his all.
It's safe to say that Charlie wasn't cut out for the retail world. But, he certainly found his calling in the world of TV. In 2017, This Country premiered on BBC, and it was a huge success. The show, which was inspired by Charlie and Daisy's own upbringing in the Cotswolds, ran for three series and even won a Bafta for Best Scripted Comedy.
Despite the show coming to an end, Charlie remains closely attached to it. In fact, he admits to having a bit of an identity crisis, not being able to distinguish where he ends, and his character Kurtain begins. But, that's not necessarily a bad thing, as Charlie and Kurtain seem to have a lot in common, including their unique way of eating pizza.
As for the future of This Country, it's inevitable that there will be a fourth series. Charlie and Daisy often talk about it when they meet up, and it's clear that the show holds a special place in their hearts. But, there are still some barriers to overcome, such as their busy family lives. Charlie has two children with his wife, while Daisy has three with her ex-husband and recently welcomed a new addition to her family.
Despite the challenges, one thing is for sure – Charlie Cooper has come a long way from working at Argos to becoming a successful voice actor and co-creator of one of the funniest British comedies of all time. And we can't wait to see what he and Daisy have in store for us in the future.
Fifteen years ago, Charlie Cooper was just an ordinary worker at Argos, sorting through toasters and camping chairs in the stockroom. Little did he know that one day, he would become the iconic voice behind their adverts. It seemed like an impossible dream at the time, but Charlie's journey from catalogues to cashing in eventually led him to become the voice of toy dinosaur Trevor in Argos' marketing campaigns.
Of course, there were many steps along the way to this unexpected success. One of the biggest ones was when Charlie and his sister Daisy-May Cooper wrote the highly acclaimed British comedy, This Country. It was a major breakthrough for them both, especially considering the notoriously tough industry they were trying to break into. But even more unbelievable was what happened during Charlie's final days at Argos.
In a recent interview, Charlie revealed that he was actually let go from Argos, which makes it all the more baffling that he is now the voice of their adverts. And the reason for his dismissal? He accidentally gave away a computer for free. Admittedly, it's not as bad as it sounds. Apparently, a customer returned the computer, either because it was faulty or they simply didn't like it. Charlie's memory is a little fuzzy on the details, but somehow, he ended up processing the exchange incorrectly and the customer walked out with a free computer.
Despite the awkward and embarrassing situation, Charlie sees it as a blessing in disguise. Losing his job at Argos meant he didn't have a backup plan if comedy didn't work out. This forced him to go all-in and really give it his all. And it paid off, as evidenced by his Bafta win for Best Scripted Comedy for This Country.
But This Country wasn't just a successful comedy for Charlie and Daisy, it was also deeply personal. It was inspired by their own upbringing in the Cotswolds, and they even played the main characters, cousins Kurtain and Kerry Mucklowe. After three series, the show came to an end, but Charlie has no intention of distancing himself from it. In fact, he admits to having a bit of an identity crisis, not knowing where he ends and Kurtain begins.
Despite the show ending four years ago, it still has a strong presence on social media and is even used in advertisements for BBC iPlayer. Charlie believes it's inevitable that there will be a fourth series, as he and Daisy can't seem to stop talking about This Country when they're together. But there are still some obstacles to overcome, including their busy family lives. Charlie has two children with his wife Leighanne, while Daisy has three children with her ex-husband and recently welcomed a fourth with her boyfriend.
In the end, it's clear that Charlie's journey from working in Argos to voicing their adverts has been a wild and unexpected ride. But through hard work, determination, and a bit of luck (or a computer mishap), he has found success in the tough world of show business. And no matter where his career takes him, he will always hold a special place in his heart for This Country and the characters he helped create with his talented sister.
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