Band cooks up a storm with Ade Edmondson

Sussex Wing Band were asked if they would appear in the programme ‘Ade in Britain’.

The show features actor and comedian Ade Edmondson as he travels across Britain meeting traditional food producers and people continuing ancient customs.

Research by ITV of all things Sussex introduced them to the band as they are well known for playing the famous tune ‘Sussex by the Sea’ which is regularly used as the Sussex Wing March.

Filming took place close to the Coastguard Cottages at Seaford Head with the backdrop of the Seven Sisters Country Park.

While Ade got on with the cooking the cadets sat and watched from the sidelines.

Sussex Wing bandmaster flight Sergeant Phil Mabbott said: “Their hard work in rehearsals together really paid off and despite some nerves about being on TV performed well - meeting any celebrity is daunting.

“I’m a fan of Ade’s television work and his music. He was such a friendly guy and spent time talking to the band on and off camera. He was kind enough to give autographs to the cadets and pose for pictures. What really interested me in the show was that Ade is a cook, not a celebrity chef but a cook. As a qualified chef myself it was a pleasure to watch him at work and a pleasure to lead the band in his presence. The band performed to the highest standard for one of televisions most charismatic entertainers and I am very proud of them.”

In the episode on today it features Ade learning about farming Southdown sheep, making his own cricket bar and foraging in the woods for wild mushrooms, before cooking a local fish recipe for the musicians.

The show is on at 4pm on ITV today (Wednesday, April 3).