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Alan Carr spotted filming in Margate, Kent

16:47, 18 August 2021

updated: 17:39, 18 August 2021

Popular presenter and comedian Alan Carr has been spotted filming on the Kent coast.

The TV comic has spent time today in Margate's Old Town, where he was seen cruising in a red Ford Capri, ordering fish and chips and interacting with fans.

Photographer Frank Leppard described him as a 'lovely chap'. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Photographer Frank Leppard described him as a 'lovely chap'. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Carr popped into Peter's Fish Factory on Margate seafront. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Carr popped into Peter's Fish Factory on Margate seafront. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Passers-by stopped to watch the filming take place. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Passers-by stopped to watch the filming take place. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography

Photos taken by photographer Frank Leppard show smiling crowds gathered on the streets, to watch and take pictures.

Surrounded by film crews, Carr was also seen popping into Peter's Fish Factory on the town's seafront, where he is said to have ordered haddock and chips for lunch.

Mr Leppard described the comedian on Facebook as a "lovely chap", and told how he took the time to pose for selfies and speak to fans.

Carr is believed to be in Margate filming his BBC Two television series Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr.

The reality competition series sees 10 interior designers compete for the chance to win a commercial contract to design a bar at a London hotel.

The popular comedian and presenter looked as though he was enjoying his time in Margate. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
The popular comedian and presenter looked as though he was enjoying his time in Margate. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Alan Carr has been spotted in Margate, driving a red Ford Capri. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Alan Carr has been spotted in Margate, driving a red Ford Capri. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Film crews outside Olby's Soul Cafe in Margate Old Town. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Film crews outside Olby's Soul Cafe in Margate Old Town. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Alan Carr, filming in Margate. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography
Alan Carr, filming in Margate. Picture: Frank Leppard Photography

A different challenge is set each week, seeing the contestants redesign spaces such as shops, salons and restaurants.

Carr is well-known as the host of former comedy chat show Alan Carr: Chatty Man.

He is also known for his stand-up comedy, for appearances on shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and in 2019, he became a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

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