DICK and Dom star Richard McCourt is going to prison in Somerset.

However, far from doing anything wrong, the TV personality will to become a jailbird at Shepton Mallet Prison to raise money for people living with dementia.

Richard is taking part in a charity jailbreak on May 21, during Dementia Awareness Week, and members of the public can join him.

The actor is an ambassador for Somerset charity, Reminiscence Learning, who are organising the jailbreak and volunteered for the challenge as soon as he heard about it, as someone who has experienced the impact of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) first hand after losing his mother.

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Another Ambassador for the charity, former BBC correspondent Clinton Rogers – now a Deputy Lieutenant in Somerset – will also be a jailbird for the day.

Fiona Mahoney, CEO of Reminiscence Learning, said: “We are very excited about this event. We have never done anything like it before.

“I visited Shepton Mallet Prison and it’s going to be an incredible place to hold this event. People will have a fun day, and the funds raised will be a huge help to our charity and make a real difference.”

Reminiscence Learning CEO Fiona Mahoney behind bars at Shepton Mallet Prison

Shepton Mallet is the world’s oldest prison, and during its history it has housed many criminals, including the notorious Kray Twins.

On May 21, charity jailbreak convicts will step into the shoes of prisoners for a day, take on an Escape Room challenge, and work to raise their bail to secure their release.

Participants are promised the “full prisoner experience”, with challenges set in the eerie and iconic prison.

After completing their tasks, they will be given lunch in order to refuel, to start raising their bail by contacting friends, family and colleagues.

Every penny raised will directly help individuals living with dementia and their families.

For more details, and to sign up to be a prisoner for the day, contact Debbie on 07795 683598, or email office@reminiscencelearning.co.uk.