Richard Ayoade visited Little Apple Bookshop in York

Richard Ayoade, a comedian and actor who is best known for playing Moss in sitcom The IT Crowd, visited Little Apple Bookshop in York to sign copies of his books whilst in the city last week.

He was visiting York last Wednesday (June 24) as part of his Afterthoughts tour at The Grand Opera House, which was inspired by his book of the same name.

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Philippa Morris – who started the bookshop with Tim Curtis – said that they had invited Richard to the shop to sign books, after previous signed copies had ‘flown out’ around Christmas time.

She said: “Basically, we knew he was performing at the theatre, so we asked his publisher if he’d mind popping in to sign a few books. We were all so pleased that he came – it was a baking hot day and his train was delayed, but he still popped in before his soundcheck.

“He was really sweet, humble, and softly spoken. Just a lovely and quiet man, which was so nice considering all of his achievements.

“He made us laugh too – after taking the photo, Tim said that he looked a bit startled and Richard replied saying that was how he tends to look.”

Little Apple Bookshop still has signed copies of Richard Ayoade’s books for fans pick up.