Showbiz legend Nicholas Parsons will be the guest of honour at the launch of the 11th Test Valley Business Awards.

Nicholas, who recently presented the 900th edition of the Radio 4 panel game Just A Minute, been a professional actor and entertainer since 1947.

The 91-year-old will be joining guests from the local business community at The Potters Heron Hotel at Ampfield on October 14.

He commented: "It's a great pleasure to be present on the occasion of Test Valley giving out Business Awards to those who have done so well in the locality. I'm really looking forward to being part of the event."

The launch marks the opening of entries for this year’s awards, see www.tvbawards.org.uk for more information.