At 70 years old, Jimmy Langley is still working at Sellafield but it is his "second" job that makes him a worthy person of the week.

That is because Jimmy, from Flimby, gives hours of joy to children and adults with his puppet show.

He and his puppets "retired" 17 years ago, when his wife Kathleen turned 50.

But in 2020 he was lured back to provide a market place scene during the filming of the ballad of Lucy Sands, the true story of a young girl murdered more than 100 years ago.

He was also invited to take part in a Channel five look at The Edwardian County House.

Now, with the bit back between his teeth, Jimmy has not only given his old puppet a makeover but has introduced six new character.

He has also created a new Victorian-look backdrop for his puppet theatre.

And he already has several bookings lined up, including one in Yorkshire.

"I can't tell you about it now but will let you know everything nearer the time."

Jimmy, who once described himself as: "A Bad-tempered old rocker with endless patience for children" has three great loves in his life - his family, his puppets and Bob Dylan.

One of the highlights of his life was Kathleen's 50th birthday gift to him - tickets to a Bob Dylan concert and he was at the head of the queue when he was able to add to his collection with Dylan's first Christmas album in 2009.

Working as a material controller and buyer at Sellafield, meant working from contract to contract.

He saw a Punch and Judy Show and decided that would be a good way to spend his downtime.

His family thought he was daft but within days the puppets arrived.

He was taught his craft by Bob Wade, of Canterbury, considered one of the best Punch and Judy men in the country. He was obviously a good teacher, too, because he taught Jimmy Langley over the phone and by sending him a book he had written on the subject.

He also sent him a swazzle, a device to alter the voice and Professor Langley and his Funshine Show were born.

He learned magic, got himself some rabbits and doves to produce out of hats and do tricks, he appointed Kathleen chief assistant and the two were on their way.At first he did children’s birthdays and small functions. By the end of his career he was entertaining round the country, including at large holiday camps and had several TV appearances.

He gave up the puppetry to spend more time with family but it seems the puppets have lured him back.