NEW:Fiveminuteswith BenLangley

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We getupcloseandpersonal with Norfolk’sfavourite comedian, actor,writer, producer,pantostar and Britain sGot Talentsensation.

What is your favouritejoke?

t’s actuallya poem, by Spike Milligan.

venever feltfiner Saidthe King ofChina Sitting down to dine Andthenhedied He died, he did t wasonlyhalfpastnine

Who,orwhat,areyour comedy inspirations?

have uiteaneclecticpull when itcomestocomedy. SpikeMilliganandThe Goons, ddie ard,Buster Keaton.Norman Wisdom was afirmfavourite growingup, lovedhis physicalityand his cutecharacter. did meethim attheencoreawardsinLondon intheearly s, butsadly he wasverydistantatthatpoint. oe Pas ualeisagreatinspiration and was luckyenoughnot only to supporthim on hissummer tour, butweplayedHolmes andWatsoninmyplay HaHa Holmes ’ for one nighters.

Whatisyour favouritefilm andwhy?

Cinema Paradiso the director’s cut. Awonderfulfilmabout hope. t’sbeautifulandverymoving. Hopeis whatfuelsourjourney, don’t youthink Withouthope we have no purposeandwithno purpose we have nothing. think a lotofpeople feltthis wayduring lockdown sohere’s to hope

Whereare your favourite placesinNorfolkandSuffolk?

t’sallaboutfamilytimefor me, so let’s to thebeach Sea Pallingis sofamily friendlywithits golden sands,andwealwayshavea winner of aday.Mychildrenalso love Ringwoodriverbythe SwanPub; great forpaddling, ropeswingsand watchingfish. We recentlywentto ThePlaygroundoutside BurySt dmunds wherethere is anassault course forthe wholefamily.

Who wouldplayyouin afilm?

Myson,Loxley,isnearly nine andhehas thesefunnybones A natural feel ofan energyin aroom whichhehas aknack oftapping intoand creating alaugh. He’d play theyoung me andwhat about Taron gerton forthe rest

Which 3words best describe you?

MyfriendPaul erdin(winner of America’sGot Talent ) once described me as funny,di erent, uite mad ok,that s four words would say loving, erratic, honest.

Whatisyourperfect weekend?

Astayinacountry club/hotel overlookingthesea.Lunchwould include familyand friendsand lotsofShira .Children playing, walks on thebeach,festoonlights, summer flavours.

VillagePeople has pairs oftickets to give away to seeTheBen Langley Show attheFisher Theatre,Bungay,onFriday August. To beinwitha chanceofwinning,visit www.village-people.info andfollowthe links