Paddy McGuinness says 'it's a pleasure' as he praises the people of Liverpool
The Phoenix Nights star has raised more than nine million pound for charity
Paddy McGuinness pulled off an incredible achievement last week as he set out on a bike ride across the UK which saw a staggering amount of more than nine million pound raised for Children In Need.
On the first day of the challenge, November 11, Paddy set off from Wrexham and made his way from North Wales to Liverpool. The Radio 2 presenter was greeted by children singing Yellow Submarine as on his arrival in the city before he made his way through Merseyside on the way to Moor Park.
Paddy took the Mersey ferry on his journey as part of his charity efforts. Discussing Liverpool on the journey, Paddy said: “The thing is about standing here on this ferry, you look at the skyline there, it’s so iconic. It’s a pleasure to be a part of, and they’ve given me a lovely cappuccino, which is keeping me going."
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The Phoenix Nights actor said he has been on the Mersey Ferry a few times over the years, and it’s "always a treat". He described it as a "floating bit of history" and acknowledged the family history behind it after he had a conversation with a girl whose dad used to be a skipper for nearly three decades.
The 51-year-old praised the people of Liverpool for coming out to support him as soon as he arrived in the city. He added: "As I knew they would, everyone's come out, got behind me, wishing me the best, and it just spurs me on."
Paddy finished the journey on Friday after he travelled 300 miles from Wales to Scotland on his dream childhood bike, a Raleigh Chopper. The presenter told the PA news agency he was “absolutely physically broken” but also “the happiest person around” after the ultra-endurance cycle challenge saw him travel through three nations and eight counties last week.
