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Alan Davies: 'Snow interrupted Jonathan Creek filming'

Published Thursday, Jan 24 2013, 01:33 GMT | By Catriona Wightman | 6 comments

Alan Davies has revealed that filming on the new episode of Jonathan Creek had to be halted because of the snow.

Speaking backstage at the National Television Awards after picking up a gong for QI, Davies explained that production had been "hampered" by the weather.

Alan Davies poses with the Comedy Panel Award for 'QI' in the press room at the 2013 National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, London.

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"We've lost days filming by the snow," he said.

"I've got to go [on set] tomorrow morning, really early. And I should really be wielding this [award] in some seedy nightclub, but I can't do that!"

Alan Davies and Sheridan Smith in Jonathan Creek: The Clue of the Savant's Thumb

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Davies added: "It is ridiculous. Sheridan Smith has to have someone with a bag of rock salt spraying it in front of her wherever she walks."

However, Davies refused to reveal too many clues about what viewers can expect from the Easter special, which is titled 'The Clue of the Savant's Thumb'.

Rik Mayall, British Comedy Awards held at the Fountain Studios, London, England - 16.12.11

Joanna Lumley with the Special Recognition award during the 2013 National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, London.

[Left: Rik Mayall / Right: Joanna Lumley]

"There's a dead body in a room," he said. "And Joanna Lumley's in it. And Rik Mayall's in it. And it's very good!"

Sarah Alexander and Nigel Planer are among the other guest stars who will appear in the 90-minute special.

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