Peter Kay has been pictured on stage at the Ivor Novello Awards as the beloved comedian makes a rare public appearance.
The 48-year-old funnyman has kept himself out of the public eye in recent years, so when he is seen at events, it always brings some cheer to his legions of fans.
TV historian Lucy Worsley shared a snap of the Phoenix Nights creator on Twitter, which she shared her surprise at seeing him.
