Cushty! BBC presenter gives away mug collection

BBC Look North presenter Peter Levy donned his best Del Boy outfit to give away a collection of mugs featured on the show.

Earlier this year, the broadcaster invited community groups, charities and sports club to take part in his "Mug of the Day" initiative, with the branded mugs getting a moment in the spotlight on prime-time television.

After amassing a large collection of mugs, Levy announced he would be giving them away at Walton Street Market in Hull, with any donations going to BBC Children in Need.

In true Del Boy fashion, Levy handed out the goodies from the back of his red Ford Fiesta.

Talking about how it all came about, he said: "I asked the boss of Radio Humberside if we could have a Radio Humberside mug to put on the table occasionally, and a Look North mug, which I did.

"Groups then started asking for their mugs to be on the telly."

He added: "All the best ideas happen by accident."

As part of the segment, which started in the spring, Levy said: "There's been a different mug on the telly every single day.

"Where else would they get a plug on BBC One?"

Down at the market, Levy said he had been delighted with the response from shoppers.

While the mugs were given away, there was a "lot of generosity" from people braving the cold and donating to the Children in Need appeal.

"It's all gone swimmingly, or 'cushty' as Del Boy would say," Levy added.

One of the first people to get their hands on a prized mug was Simon McSherry.

He said he and his wife were fans of the show and it was pleasure to meet Peter Levy.

He chose a mug with "Annie" on the side, "because it's the name of my cat... so happy days".

Others praised the presenter for taking the time out of his work schedule to visit the market.

"Peter is a busy fella," one shopper said.

Carol added: "I think he's done brilliant - I think you all have - it's just great for people to come together for charity."

She took the opportunity to give the presenter a little cuddle.

"Now I'm older I can get away with things," she joked.

Back in September, the broadcaster celebrated two major milestones – his 70th birthday and 50 years in broadcasting.

He recently made headlines when he asked Look North viewers whether they had put their Christmas trees up.

He struggled to contain his laughter after saying: "Mine's only a small one, but it did go up this weekend."

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