Lee Evans has lived a reclusive life since he retired from touring, with the comic making his first public appearance with his wife Heather Nudds in five years on Wednesday.
Those with long enough memories will remember the regular TV appearances, stand-up shows and occasional film roles that once turned him into a household name.
The comedian, 57, was seen publicly for the first time in almost a year on Wednesday as he headed for a bike ride in Essex, seven years after retiring from showbiz.