Cricket legend Phil Tufnell recounted favourite memories and hilarious anecdotes from his time in the game as well as colourful tales from his TV and media career at the Dorset’s Sporting Club’s autumn lunch.

The charismatic spin bowler – who took 121 test match wickets for England – was guest speaker at the latest lunch sponsored by Dorset law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors and supported by Julius Baer International Limited.

Nigel Smith, managing partner at Ellis Jones, said:  “Phil was incredibly generous with his time, sharing his thoughts on the some of the great players he faced during his career as well as insights into the modern game and his life as a TV personality.”

The lunch was held at Rick Stein’s restaurant in Sandbanks.

Mr Tufnell – nicknamed ‘the cat’ – played 42 test match and 20 one-day internationals for England.

He represented Middlesex County Cricket Club from 1986 to 2002, and took a total of 1,057 first class wickets in the English game.

Following his retirement, he has carved out a successful television career which has included a position as team captain on the BBC’s popular Question of Sport quiz show.

Mr Tufnell won the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here’ TV reality show in 2003 and took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2009.

The Dorset Sporting Club lunch was organised by England rugby legend David Duckham.