Sir Tony Robinson's cunning plan to get people to vote

Sir Tony Robinson said he was visiting Great Yarmouth to "rally the troops" ahead of the general election.

The staunch Labour supporter said he wants people to have their voices heard, whether they choose his party or not.

Sir Tony Robinson visited Caister's Roman Fort with Yarmouth candidate Keir Cozens. (Image: Sonya Duncan) "This town is one of these spots where there's a real fight taking place," he said.

"I'm here to encourage everyone to go and vote tomorrow - of course, I'd like them to vote for Labour - but as long as people make sure they're heard, that's all that really matters. 

"We have been moaning about the government for years and now we have the chance to have our say."

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Sir Tony Robinson at the Roman Fort. (Image: Sonya Duncan) Best known for his role as Baldrick in the BBC series Blackadder, Sir Tony has also hosted the archaeology programme Time Team- so he said it was vital he took a moment away from rallying to visit Caister Roman Fort with Yarmouth Labour candidate Keir Cozens.

"I have always had an affinity with the east of England," he said. "My uncle was a farmer in Chatteris and I used to visit him a lot. When I was 11, me and a friend went around the region on the buses all the way from March to Great Yarmouth.

"Two buckets and two spades on the beach, we were. But I haven't been to this site before - so I just had to come and see it."

Sir Tony Robinson and Yarmouth candidate Keir Cozens at Caister Roman Fort. (Image: Sonya Duncan) When asked for his prediction on the constituency's fate come Friday, he said: "The sun is shining, I'm in the middle of a Roman Fort and there will be a Labour gain. 

"It doesn't get much better than that."

After his trip to Caister, Sir Tony went on to a rally in Lowestoft.

Sir Tony said: "I knocked three times, but I don't think anyone's in." (Image: Sonya Duncan)