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Our 10 Favourite Moments From The Academy In Devon

From pranks to live lounges and chocolate heads, it's safe to say this year's Academy has been epic!

It was an eventful trip down to Exeter...

Chris pranks Scott en route to The Academy

Chris enlists the help of some very accommodating train staff to make Scott cringe...

...when Chris embarrassed Scott in a big way.

There was a Live Lounge - every day!

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Jake Bugg performs ‘Gimme The Love’

In the Live Lounge at Radio 1’s Academy in Exeter.

AlunaGeorge, Tom Odell, Laura Mvula, Jake Bugg and Mura Masa all performed for Clara in front of a live audience.

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Scott and Chris played mass Innuendo Bingo

With actual Evan Davis from BBC 2's very serious Newsnight programme.

Tinie Tempah became a Radio 1 Presenter

He joined Clara on day 1 to introduce our first Academy Live Lounge with AlunaGeorge.

We got to put our DJ skills to the test

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Scott got his head 3D-printed in chocolate

Chris presented Scott with his own face - in tiny chocolate form.

Devon showcased its fresh new talent at the BBC Introducing gig

Witterquick, Tourists and Munchie Girls all smashed it. The BBC Introducing Uploader really does take people places.

Credit to India Mead for the great photo.

We got the stars to share their creative tips with you

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We were serenaded by Craig David

Who had some invaluable advice if you fancy a career in the music business.

It's been a brilliant week. Thank you, Exeter, and bring on Big Weekend!

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