You have the chance to "chat" to one of Britain's brightest comedians via this web site.

Regulars at comedy clubs across the country are sure to be aware of the side-splitting repertoire of Cheshire comedian Johnny Vegas.

But now Vegas is offering the internet public a chance to chat with him.

Johnny will host a chat room on This Is Essex on Wednesday 15 December between 12 noon and 1pm - and you can ask him anything you like. But keep it clean please!

How do I take part?

Joining the chat is easy. Just follow these simple instructions.

First you'll need a password. Click here to register. Registration is free and gives you access to all the interactive areas of the site, including our bulletin boards.

Once you have a password, visit This Is Essex's "General" chat room by clicking here

Next choose a software option. You can select from Java or Java Lite . The Java Lite option is the simplest to use - there's no software to download, just sit back and chat. Advanced users may like to download a special plug-in called ichat which gives lots of extra features.

Log into the chat room. Type in your user name and password then hit 'Login'.

You should now be able to access the chat room. We advise you to try this out as soon as possible to avoid disappointment on the day.

Never heard of Johnny? Shame on you! Well, there's no need to panic because Vegas has his own web site with biogs, side splitting gags and tour dates. Click here to visit.

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