BURY Grammar School "old boys" spent a night with the stars when former Granada TV production man Rod Taylor addressed their annual dinner.

A total of 174 guests attended the event held at the school. The annual Founder's Day dinner is the premier calendar event for "old boys" of all ages, who live all over the country.

Mr Taylor, himself an ex-Bury Grammar School pupil, joined Granada TV after leaving university. His hilarious address featured numerous anecdotes which recalled the days when he worked alongside many of the top comedians, such as Morecambe and Wise and Tommy Cooper.

Mr Taylor is now retired and he has become a well-known raconteur and after-dinner speaker.