Urchfont comic Andrew Watts is bringing the best of stand-up close to home when he mounts regular comedy nights at the Churchill Arms in West Lavington.

Mr Watts, who got to the finals of ITV4’s Stand-Up Hero, is organising the comedy nights at the pub every third Thursday of the month starting on March 17.

The first show will feature Nick Page, the original presenter of Escape to the Country; Tony Cowards, who has written jokes for Tony Blackburn and Lesley Joseph; and Suzy Bennett, who has appeared on The One Show.

The comedy nights will start at 8.30pm and entry is £10 on the door or £7.50 in advance from The Churchill or by contacting Mr Watts at moonrakerscomedy@gmail.com