TV show The Only Way is Essex invaded East London this week when a local photographer played a starring role in the latest episode.

Photographer Rikki Sorbie, 25, of George Lane, South Woodford, was roped into the latest storyline of the popular television programme.

The episode aired last Sunday saw one of the main stars, Lauren Goodger, give her ladies' man fiancé Mark Wright a huge photo of her to hang above his bed.

Mr Sorbie took the photograph in a speaking part he played in the episode.

"It was a real thrill to be a part of the show," said Mr Sorbie, who works for Venture Photography in South Woodford High Road.

“I’m not sure Lauren will get her way in getting one of Essex’s most notorious ladies' men to display a huge photograph of his girlfriend in his bachelor pad, but we’ll have to wait and see.”