Some well-known actors are to take part in Flannels For Heroes 2015 this Friday
Monday 15 June 2015 11:08, UK
Stars of the TV world will be at Burton Court in Chelsea on Friday to take part in the Flannels For Heroes 2015 cricket tournament.
The event, which began in 2011, raises money for various Heroes charities supporting members of the UK armed forces.
The charities backed include Walking For The Wounded, Combat Stress and On Course Foundation.
Middlesex and England batsman Nick Compton will captain the side representing sponsors Dockers and which features some well-known actors.
Compton told Sky Sports News HQ: “It is the brainchild of Mowbray Jackson and Hugh Grant, who decided to start this cricket match to give back to the servicemen who come home.”
Asked about some of the actors who would be participating, he said: “Matthew Lewis (who starred in the Harry Potter films), Paul Blackthorn, who was in ‘24’, Joe Sims, who was in Broadchurch, and Jack Ashton (from Call The Midwife).
“I don’t really know about their cricketing credentials if I am honest but they are certainly good at what they do.
“I will be guarding my wicket dearly if anyone like Hugh Grant comes on to bowl!”
