A well-loved cop from TV series The Bill took part in a vintage car run to open a popular village day this weekend.
Ashtead Village Day featured inflatable giant battles, maypole dancing, a fun fair, a falconry display, bands, a dog show, silver band and pony rides.
Eric Richard, better known as Sergeant Bob Cryer from The Bill, was a passenger in one of the vintage cars during a procession through the village.
Len Wood, from Ashtead Rotary Club, which organised the day, said: "People were delighted he came. He was friendly and chatted to all those who wanted to chat. You can’t ask for more."
Mr Wood added: "The gods smiled on us. It stayed nice and dry all day Saturday. We had thousands and thousands of people who all turned up. Everything went very smoothly."
Eric Richard takes part in car run. Photo: The City of London Freemen’s School
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