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Sandi Toksvig headlined a stand-up gig standing in a river as part of a publicity drive to help clear up Britain’s waterways.

She was joined by Mark Watson, Eshaan Akbar and Helen Arney for the performance in the River Chess, a chalk stream, which rises near Chesham and flows to Rickmansworth, through Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

It was part of the SOS: Save Our Streams campaign, run by supplier Affinity Water, whose customers in the south-east of England use 13 litres more water per person

Toksvig said: ‘In my 40-year career I can honestly say I never thought I would be telling jokes standing in a river, but what a fantastic way to draw attention to this extremely important issue – and what a stunning location.

‘I am a firm believer that the protection of our environment is a shared responsibility. Having previously lived in a house boat, our waterways have a special place in my heart and I am proud to be helping to raise awareness and understanding of the simple steps we can all take to save these beautiful areas. What better way to do it than through entertainment and humour; let’s all stand up for our streams and play a part in the protection of these national treasures.