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Ted Lasso star takes on Christmas classic

Comedian and actor Nick Mohammed is best known for his role in Apple's hit comedy-drama Ted Lasso, which is filmed in Richmond in south-west London.

The Londoner's latest venture is on the West End stage, where he is putting a comedy spin on the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

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