Spotted at the Festival this evening was surreal comedian Leigh Francis aka Avid Merrion of the Bo’ Selecta! comedy shows.

Unlike his foul mouthed bear character who exposes himself and hurls abuse at everyone, Avid was in a mellow mood.

“So far I’ve had an amazing time. I’m glad it’s as small as it is coz smaller is good. I think I prefer smaller festivals,” he enthused. “Everyone’s been nice, we’ve had nothing but niceness. I got told this was a friendly festival and it is.

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“I’m wearing a lady’s top,” said Avid, and showed us all the tassles by posing arms akimbo. “Can I have my picture taken with you,” asked one lad. “You cheeky so and so,” laughed Avid taking on a camp persona as he genially posed for the various happy snappers.