Frank Sidebottom statue unveiled in Timperley

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A life-size bronze statue of comedy character Frank Sidebottom has been unveiled in his hometown of Timperley. The character with a huge papier mache head was the alter-ego of musician and comedian Chris Sievey, who died in 2010. Fans raised £60,000 for the tribute which was made in a Czech foundry. Hundreds of people attended an unveiling ceremony on Sunday. BBC Radio Manchester's James East was there.