direct from Ulverston, birthplace of Stan Laurel and home of the Laurel and Hardy Museum. Today sees hundreds of Stan and Ollie aficionados, or 'Sons of the Desert', to give them their official title, descend on this small town in the Lake
District to pay homage to their heroes. Martin Kelner joins in the celebrations culminating with the traditional custard pie fight.
Producer MARK RADCLIFFE BBC Manchester