Actor Elyes Gabel dropped into St Mary's Primary School, Chipping Norton, ahead of the launch of a new BBC family sitcom, I Love Mummy.

Elyes Gabel entertains pupils at Star Mary's Primary School

Mr Gabel, 19, is on a national school tour to meet children, discuss the show and focus on the educational history of the series, which began on September 23.

He arrived at the school dressed as his character Pharaoh Nuff and gave pupils an insight into programme- making, as well as giving them Egyptian historical facts.

I Love Mummy is about a Pharaoh trapped in the 21st century. Mr Gabel said: "It is light-hearted fun but informative and will be fascinating for schoolchildren and families alike."

The programme is the work of production company Winklemania, based at Cromwell Business Park in Chipping Norton.