Funeral of Rik Mayall takes place in Devon

Some of the biggest names in British comedy came together in a Devon village today for the funeral of Rik Mayall. The pall bearers included his friend Ade Edmondson, who starred with Rik in The Young Ones.

Alan Rickman and Devon-based Peter Richardson, the creator of the Comic Strip, were among those who spoke at the service.

Rik's family asked fans for their 'thoughts and prayers' as his life was remembered. Duncan Sleightholme reports.