HE’S one of the UK’s driest stand-up comedians and a familiar face to millions of TV viewers in his role as captain of 8 out of 10 Cats.

Sean Lock will make his first appearance at Camp Bestival this summer joining other comics including Dave Johns and Andrew Maxwell.

Musical acts for Dorset’s family-friendly festival which has a nautical theme this year, include Simple Minds, Rick Astley and Clean Bandit plus DJs and live acts including Sara Cox, Shed Seven, Tokio Myers and Declan McKenna.

Festival organiser Rob da Bank said: “We’ve got some very special comedians joining Camp Bestival’s voyage of merriment this year. Sean Lock has been someone we’ve wanted to bring onboard for ages, he’s ridiculously funny and you never know you might have spoken to him on Net Mums. Dave Johns is a Geordie delight and Andrew Maxwell is one of our all-time favourites, so it’s gonna be a rip-roarer on Sunday in the Big Top.”

Sean Lock said he was really looking forward to his Camp Bestival debut: “I’ve bought some GPS tags for the kids and can’t wait for two days of peace, whilst they run around a huge field trying not to get in trouble.”

Mixing flights of fancy, surreal observation and cutting assessments of the human condition, Sean Lock is a uniquely brilliant voice in comedy.

Familiar to millions as a team captain for 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, plus his 11 years captaining 8 out of 10 Cats, and myriad appearances on the likes of Have I Got News for You and QI.

Comedy veteran Dave Johns added: “I absolutely love Camp Bestival and my kids are over the moon that we’re heading back this year. Is there a better way to spend your end of July than lording it up next to a castle on the Jurassic Coast! I think not!”

Other family favourites include CBeebies legend Mr Tumble, Dick and Dom, Dinosaur World Live, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and the Pirates of Penzance.

Camp Bestival takes place at Lulworth Castle from July 26 - 29 (see campbestival.net or Facebook and Twitter) and will be followed by its sister festival Bestival, which runs at the same site from August 2 to 5.