HOUSEHOLD name Sir Tony Robinson, well known as Baldrick, sidekick to Rowan Atkinson’s Blackadder and more recently as the presenter of the Time Team programmes was in Monmouth today (7th October) promoting his autobiography ‘A Cunning Plan’ at Rossiter Books in Church Street.

Sir Tony was signing books at the Church Street bookshop, Rossitor Books and two old friends of his popped in to say hello.

Archaeologist Steve Clarke and Chris Ryde, director of the trust and general manager of the Savoy have known Tony for a number of years and were warmly greeted by the actor turned author.

Steve Clarke gave Sir Tony a copy of his latest book The Lost Lake and in return was given a copy of Robinson’s autobiography.

The two chatted for a few minutes before Steve headed back to his latest archaeological watch on the new housing estate on Wonastow Road.