Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has revealed he knew he was famous when he was made the subject of a homophobic slur on The Royle Family.
The flamboyant interior designer was famously hurled barbs at by grumpy dad Jim while watching BBC homes makeover show Changing Rooms in one episode of the iconic show.
The popular sitcom, which ran from 1998 to 2012, followed the life of television-obsessed Manchester family The Royles, with the humour provided by their old-fashioned opinions.
It was recently hit with a language warning over homophobic slurs and other offensive remarks. In the third episode of the second series, fans see Jim Royle - who is played by actor Ricky Tomlinson - watching an episode of DIY show Changing Rooms, where he calls