One of Britain's first 'Super Saturday' drinkers said he's been eagerly awaiting the first sip of booze in a pub - and even set a 5.15am alarm today.
Martin Sherrell, 63, pitched up at a Wetherspoons in Bristol at 8am and wolfed down a breakfast - before ordering alcohol as allowed at 9am.
He said he usually visits The Commercial Rooms but, as it was shut, was forced to relocate to The Berkeley with his two friends.
Martin added that the trio were the only people in the pub when it opened - although staff said they were expecting many more later.
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