Cliff Richard poses for photos in Bedford restaurant visit

Cliff Richard signed autographs for staff and customers on his visits

Sir Cliff Richard surprised staff and customers at a restaurant when he visited twice in one week.

The singer had been rehearsing for his tour date in Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, when he visited the Blue Monk Nepalese & Indian Restaurant in Bedford.

He visited the venue on Tuesday for a meal with his secretary and returned on Friday with a large group of people.

Fokrul Islam, who works at the High Street restaurant, said the star left a "nice big tip".

Sir Cliff Richard posed for photos with customers during his visit

He brought 20 people with him for his return visit where he ordered a large banquet including saag aloo, palak gosh and chicken tikka masala.

The group shared 20 poppadoms and had sticky toffee pudding with an Irish coffee for desert.

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Mr Islam said Sir Cliff complimented the food and said "the restaurant décor is fabulous".

Sir Cliff had previously visited the restaurant in September 2022 and according to Mr Islam has ordered takeaway from the business also.

He said he was "very down to earth" and was "such a kind soul".