Shakin’ Stevens wowed more than 1,500 fans at Ludlow Castle – and then promised he would love to return to Shropshire to perform again.

Singer Shakin’ Stevens has hailed the “fantastic atmosphere” of Ludlow and its castle ahead of his first performance in the town this weekend.

Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis and ex-EastEnder David Spinx were among the stars of Twelfth Night at Ludlow Castle.

Set in the heart of one of the most beautiful towns in Britain, Ludlow Festival has been thrilling summer audiences for over 50 years.

The stars of this year’s Ludlow Festival have revealed they cannot wait to return to the town.

He has been a star of the small screen for decades as used car salesman Boycie in the hit BBC series Only Fools and Horses – now actor John Challis is fulfilling an ambition by performing at Ludlow Castle.

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis, writer Germaine Greer and singer-songwriter Shakin’ Stevens will be the headline attractions at this year’s Ludlow Festival, organisers today revealed.