WEM’S own Greg Davies has helped the family of a Thomas Adams pupil tick off a bucket list by visiting their home.

Luke Bryan is a year 10 pupil at the Lowe Hill Road school and his mum Paula, according to staff, is currently receiving end-of-life care in hospital.

Greg, who is busier than ever with a new tour plus a new series of Taskmaster on Channel 4, makes regular returns home to see his family in Wem and is an ex-pupil of the school.

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And he recently stopped by the home to visit her, Luke and his two brothers plus dad Peter, which left them incredibly grateful.

A school spokesman said: “Our Year 10 student, Luke, is absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with his teachers.

“Luke has had the opportunity to meet and be visited in his own home by a former Thomas Adams alumni, Greg Davies.

“Greg grew up in Wem, which he regards as home.

“Luke has had a really challenging year medically and has recently received a Diabetes Type 1 diagnosis.

“Luke’s father, Peter, a dad of three Thomas Adams boys, openly shared with us that mum has been battling stage four cancer.

“Luke’s mum has received treatment for two brain tumours and is currently receiving end-of-life care in hospital.

“Luke’s Mum had “meeting Greg Davies” written on her bucket list and the family were absolutely thrilled when he agreed to meet them all and chat to the boys in an effort to lift their spirits.

“Luke’s father expressed his gratitude to Greg in fulfilling his wife Paula’s dream to meet him in person.

“Thomas Adams staff and pupils will continue to support the family through this difficult time.”

Greg was educated at Thomas Adams School before studying drama and English at Brunel University, graduating in 1990.

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Prior to embarking on a career in comedy, he taught drama for 13 years at a number of secondary schools.

Greg is best known for his roles as Mr Gilbert in The Inbetweeners (2008–2010), Ken Thompson in Cuckoo (2012–2019), Dan Davies in Man Down (2013–2017) and Paul “Wicky” Wickstead in The Cleaner (from 2021).

 Since 2015 he has  been the ‘Taskmaster‘ and  has also appeared on Mock the Week, Fast and Loose, Live at the Apollo and Would I Lie to You?