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Drinks will be flowing by order of the Peaky Blinders at a Kent nightclub next month.
Punters at The Cuban in Canterbury will have the chance to grab a picture with one of the stars from the hugely popular BBC show.
Packy Lee, who plays Johnny Dogs, will be DJing as well as meeting and greeting fans.
He is coming to the High Street bar on Monday, October 7, from 10pm.
People are encouraged to don their flat caps and turn out in fancy dress.
A post about the event on Facebook, says: "For one night only, we're flying in Packy Lee, who plays Johnny Dogs on the massive BBC show.
"He'll be hanging out, DJing, meeting, greeting and having photos taken with people throughout the night."
In the TV show, set in post-First World War Britain, Johnny is pals with main character Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy.
Describing his role to the BBC, Mr Lee said he is "the character Tommy goes to when he needs something from the full-blooded gypsy world."
To get tickets for the event, which range from £5 to £8, click here.
Meanwhile, in a kind-hearted gesture, The Cuban has offered a free drink to staff who lost their jobs following the collapse of Thomas Cook this week.
The travel agents branch is directly opposite the bar in the city's high street.
Posting on Facebook, The Cuban wrote: "To our neighbours at Thomas Cook.
"We were so sorry to see you go on Monday morning - we know its not much but we hope we can brighten up your weekend, come and have a drink and private table on us.
"Please call us on 01227 464464 so that we can arrange something for you.
"If you are reading this and not from Thomas cook but know someone that is, please let them know!"
