He was one of the most familiar faces on British television in the 1960s and 70s but in 1984 Terry Scott was the star attraction in front of a different audience when he went back to his old school.

The late comedian and actor appeared in seven of the Carry On films but arguably achieved the height of his popularity when he starred alongside June Whitfield in the BBC1 sitcom Terry and June.

The Watford-born actor, who was also the voice of Penfold in the animated series Danger Mouse through the 80s and early 90s, was educated in the town and a former pupil of Field Junior School.

Watford Observer: The comedian and actor reads messages in the cardThe comedian and actor reads messages in the card (Image: Watford Observer)

In July 1984, he returned to the Watford Field Road school for what appears to have been a summer fete where he was pictured by a Watford Observer photographer reading a hand-made ‘Welcome Back’ card made by pupils.

Watford Observer: A gymnastics display by pupils was among the activities at the schoolA gymnastics display by pupils was among the activities at the school (Image: Watford Observer)

Here are some pictures from our archive of the visit.

Watford Observer: Taking a tumbleTaking a tumble (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: Getting in the spirit as The Flowerpot MenGetting in the spirit as The Flowerpot Men (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: The Terry and June star raises some laughs after putting on a school capThe Terry and June star raises some laughs after putting on a school cap (Image: Watford Observer)