COMEDY legend Boycie – star of Only Fools And Horses – is heading to Tenbury Wells Regal Theatre following a social media campaign by fans.

People in the town sent messages to Boycie, actor John Challis, asking him to bring his one-man show to the area, and the star responded to the requests and asked his agent to organise a show, which arrives at The Regal on Friday, March 20.

Mr Challis was recently voted one of the UK’s most influential over-50 Tweeters because he has more than 45,000 followers and tweets every day. He said he was delighted to be asked to play at the venue.

“I’m no stranger to Tenbury Wells," he said. "It’s a vibrant town and I’ve visited on many occasions. I live not far away, on the outskirts of Ludlow.

“I spend a lot of time on Twitter, communicating with fans, and last summer, a number of them tweeted me and asked me to come to Tenbury Wells. I can’t wait to visit and meet up with old friends.”

Mr Challis will appear in a show called Only Fools and Boycie, in which he will tell stories from his life, including working with The Beatles and Oliver Reed, being introduced to The Rolling Stones, drinking with George Best, and starring on Coronation Street, Dr Who, Only Fools and Horses and The Green Green Grass.

"It’s an intimate evening with me, in which I talk about my life and my years in Only Fools and Horses. There’s also a meet ’n’ greet after the show, so people can get autographs and ‘selfies’, if they wish.

“Only Fools and Horses changed my life and it’s prompted some very funny episodes. People also get the chance to ask a few questions and I'll be signing copies of my autobiography following the show.”

Mr Challis added that he remained good friends with the cast of Only Fools and Horses and many of them still kept in touch.

He said: “We all speak and I see a lot of Marlene, or, rather with Sue Holderness. I’ve written two volumes of autobiography, which have sold very quickly. It’s been an extraordinary life and I’ve met a lot of interesting people. I feel very humbled that the people of Tenbury Wells tweeted me and asked me to come and I’ll look forward to meeting them soon.”

To book, call the box office on 01584 811442 or online at regaltenbury.co.uk.