A POPULAR TV star was seen filming on Canvey.

Doc Martin Star Martin Clunes was spotted filming on Canvey today.

The sighting came shortly after the Queen awarded the comedian and actor an OBE for his services to drama and charity, last Saturday.

Canvey Island town councillor, John Anderson, said: “I don’t know what he’s doing on the island.

“I usually follow his shows.

“I would like to think he’s looking at the environment on the island.

“I can’t really remember the last time we had a celebrity filming here.”

Warren Garner, owner of the Haystack Pub, Furtherwick Road, Canvey, said: “If he’s on the island it’s nice to see.

“If he’s filming be the sea wall it’s a picturesque setting against the Thames.”