Wooley was born on the Isle of Arran in Scotland, and moved to Launceston, Tasmania aged three.
[1] At the age of 16 Wooley moved to Hobart where he gained an honours degree in history from the University of Tasmania.
He soon moved to television working on This Day Tonight, Nationwide, and Four Corners.
[5][6] As well as presenting his radio show, Charles Wooley continues to work on a casual basis for 60 Minutes and also narrates some television programs for Channel 9.
He is also the author of several books, including an up-and-coming guide to walks in and around Hobart, Tasmania.