impressionist and comedian Phil Cool has been getting in character for two performances at Fountains Abbey next month.

The rubber-faced funny man is to appear with TV comic Jasper Carrot in their first live performance together for eight years on July 12.

The open-air comedy night will launch the World Heritage Site's week-long programme of fundraising events marking 20 years of National Trust ownership.

A week later Phil will introduce acts such as Abba tribute band Bjorn Again at Eurovision, this year's theme for the Music By Moonlight concert at the abbey.

Updated: 10:49 Wednesday, June 18, 2003