Jim Davidson has appealed a driving ban after he was caught speeding in Southampton.

The comedian and actor, known for hosting Big Break and The Generation Game, was caught speeding on Maybray King Way, Southampton on March 15 last year.

Davidson, 69, was caught travelling at 36mph in the 30mph zone while behind the wheel of a Mercedes.

Appearing at Aldershot Magistrates’ Court on January 5, he was initially given a 12-month driving ban and three penalty points with a £333 fine.

He was also told to pay £85 court costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

But after appealing the sentence at Southampton Crown Court today, his driving ban was cut down to six months.

Davidson, of Houghton Road, Stockbridge, appeared at the crown court today - and went for a beer afterwards.

A statement on his website said: "Jim Davidson appeared at Southampton Crown Court today as he attempted to reverse the decision of a 12-month driving ban for speeding.

"He appealed the ban, which was given at Aldershot Magistrates' Court in February, with an exceptional hardship plea.

"Jim represented himself in court as his barrister was stuck in another trial and the court refused to adjourn the hearing."

It added: "Following the decision, Jim had to leave his car outside the court and walk two miles in blistering heat…and is now downing his third pint of lager…"

Jim Davidson OBE is firmly established as one of Britain’s top stand-up comedians and he is well known to TV viewers as host of BBC TV game shows Generation Game and Big Break.

The father of five has starred in TV sitcoms Up The Elephant And Around The Castle and Home James as well as having his own one-man show on ITV, Stand Up Jim Davidson.

He also hosted BBC One series, Jim Davidson Presents from the Cambridge Theatre, London and has starred in a number of his own TV specials for ITV and BBC TV.

The speed camera on Maybray King Way is one of the busiest in the country, snapping more than 50,000 drivers over the speed limit between 2015 and 2017 - an average of 70 a day.