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Late night makings! Here’s a new jacket and trowz I made lastnight. The crushed can detailing is made out of an old pair of jeans from the 90s. The black denim fabric I got from eBay for £19! Happy Monday! I’m on @virginradiouk 4-7 Monday till Friday! Cheers x #craftypig

Friday at @virginradiouk a bit of fancy dress Friday then out on the balcony to watch @thekooksmusic ace times! #thegoonies #thekooks @dom

Today’s fit and fancy dress Friday at @virginradiouk #thegoonies @thekooksmusic will be here this evening too! Happy Friday! Get in touch “what was the first ver gig you went to? +443330033300

Me and @jadejonesdmg at #MissionImpossible premiere last night @paramountuk @missionimpossibleuk

Today’s ’drip’ if you wondered what I was wearing whilst on @virginradiouk doing drive time. If you didn’t wonder then good evening x

Fun times from @comicconlpool

Today’s fit check in it. Check me on drive time on @virginradiouk saying words between ace tunes

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought from eBay? Get in touch @virginradiouk +443330033300 #wolverine

I often get asked do I have any hobbies. Yes I like snowboarding, doing triathlons, carpentry, climbing, and sewing #craftypig

Lovely chat with @ioangruffudd at @comicconlpool what a fantastic Mr fantastic! Really lovely man. Big cheers! Happy Tuesday! #fantastic4 #stretcharmstrong

Chatting to @hederjon at @comicconlpool #napoleondynamite #napoleon #bladesofglory #swimming

I know it’s a bit ‘blowing my own trumpet’ posting this, but it always takes me back when the tv BAFTAs are on to when I’ve been lucky enough to be nominated or win. Proudest career moment. Good luck to everyone nominated today! Have a wonderful evening x @bafta #tvbaftas2025

How to clear a pub. Tom plays the table. Me, Phil and Chris on bad vocals #drunksinging #schoolmates #collegemates #michaelmcdonald

This guy is a total legend, and lovely. Michael Ironside from such films as Total Recall, Scanners, Highlander 2, Starship Troopers, Top Gun… loved chatting to him at @comicconlpool #comicconlpool #topgun #canada @virginradiouk @smartymobileuk

Had a fun evening on @virginradiouk today with the listeners and my mum compiling the top 5 movies of the 80’s. Surprised that Gremlins wasn’t it there or Ferris Buellers day off. Too many ace films in the 80s. Anyway this was the list 5.The Lost Boys 4.The Breakfast Club 3.E.T. the extra terrestrial 2.Back to the Future 1.The Goonies. Not the order I would’ve put them in but there ya go. Next Fancy Dress Friday we’ll do the top 5 90’s Films. Have a great weekend!

Made a bag out of one bits #cratypig

Old times. Anyway I’ve had a lovely life which I’m very grateful for. You can read all about it in my memoir which is out in paperback formation today. I guess where ever books are sold, I don’t know where you can get it. You can get signed hardback copies from leighfrancis.com

Leigh, Myself and I The autobiography of me LEIGH FRANCIS is out in paperback tomorrow! May 8th. You can get signed hard back copies on my website leighfrancis.com you can also get it from Amazon and in e-book format and on audible Merry birthday to you!

Today’s drip fit thingy whatever you call it. Back at @virginradiouk get in touch WhatsApp +443330033300

Big thanks to everyone at @comicconlpool at the weekend. Had an ace time! Happy bank holiday Monday! Back at @virginradiouk tomorrow x

Happy #starwars day May the 4th be with you!

Fancy dress Friday @virginradiouk - get in touch the WhatsApp number is +44 333 00 333 00

Went to the @mocomuseum last night with @andygoldstein05 to see a new exhibition by @robbiewilliams lots of ace ideas, my eyes were mesmerised and inspired! I wanna do an exhibition! Salute Mr Williams x

Drip fit check thing! Send texts and voice notes to @virginradiouk WhatsApp number +443330033300

Big cheers to @thegood_thebad_and_therobots for sending me this #timotheéchalamet figure. Super kind

Send voice notes to +443330033300 I’m on @virginradiouk now till 7! Oh and thanks for all your very kind birthday greetings x

#craftypig made this outfit last night check out my drip! It’s my birthday today! 52! Old as a pen! Had a lovely morning so far spoilt by my wife and kids. If it’s your birthday today then happy birthday to you! If you want a shout out on @virginradiouk text or send me a voice note on the WhatsApp number +443330033300

Fit check! Back at @virginradiouk #winonaryder

Had a lovely weekend at @thecountryhousediaries with mates @jillfrancis766 @emmaleebunton @jadejonesdmg @bex_christou @maxleykind @nina.lknd @zoe.guilford @gemmalwasley

What did you think to the boxing last night. Never watched a boxing match before. Wow! It took me back to when me and Paddy did Rocky! #conorbennchriseubankjr #boxing #rocky

Fun times playing out with @tonypittsturmoil and @adam_gillen #norseface #norse #vikings

Vote for my mate, the lovey @thedonnapreston to win @bbuk x

Action figure me

Happy birthday @nadsotoole miss you xxx

#thenorseface

Avid Merrion - Jon Spam Split #spam #jonhamm #madmen #friendsandneighbours @spambrand @hormelfoods

WARNING ADULT LANGUAGE! How about making Avid’s ‘Graspam Norton Sponge Cake’ for Easter!

Avid Merrion Cooking Idiot - Spam Fender Fish Fingers. Enjoy! @hormelfoods @spambrand @sam_fender #spam #avidmerrion

Happy Good Friday! And also happy #supermanday @warnerbrosuk

Avid Merrion Cooking idiot. Spamanda Holden Smoothie to start your Thursday morning!!!! @hormelfoods @spambrand @noholdenback #avidmerrion #spam Happy Thursday!

Drip fit drip fit thing. On the radio at the moment talking between songs @virginradiouk +443330033300

AVID MERRION COOKING IDIOT - The Lewis Spamilton Burger. Fast food for people who live in the fast lane! @hormelfoods @spambrand #f1 #lewishamilton #spam

Talking sausages and playing ace music on @virginradiouk get in touch +443330033300

Yesterday I reunited with ‘Glen’ @samurai.yujiro keith Lemons tour guide from ‘Keith Lemons Very Brilliant World tour’ from back in 2007 on itv2. He still calls me Mr Lemon even though he knows Keith Lemon is just a character. But he’s a lovely man. Was great to see him. Happy treat yaself Tuesday! #yousaypotato

Fit check on @virginradiouk drive time with me Leigh Francis. Lovely to see one of my peoples here to day @angelascanlon who’s filling in for Jane at the mo. Have a lovely evening! X

Avid Merrion Cooking Idiot! Recipes from Arachnipus - Spamela Anderson. Enjoy the great taste of Spam! @hormelfoods @spambrand #avidmerrion #spam #pamelaanderson

Comfiest costume ever! Gonna wear it all weekend! Have a good’! #superman

Check fit both for my drip and costume for fancy dress Friday on @virginradiouk 4 till 7 with me Leigh Francis text and send voice notes to the WhatsApp number +443330033300 #superman

Bit of crafty pigness from a while ago when I made a Teen Wolf doll. Why? I don’t know??? Anyway it’s fancy dress Friday at @virginradiouk today! I was teen wolf t’other week. Who shall I be today? Funtimes! Drive time 4-7 send texts and voice notes to the WhatsApp number +443330033300 #craftypig #teenwolf #80smovies

On air from 4 come say hello! Send texts and voice notes to +4443330033300 @virginradiouk drive time with me Leigh Francis