Comedian Paddy McGuinness went on a great British adventure . . . to Ramsbottom.

He joined hundreds of people on Sunday for the Official World Black Pudding Throwing Championships.

The Bolton-born funnyman was competing in the event, held at the Royal Oak pub, as part of a new television series.

Rory and Paddy’s Greater British Adventure, which co-stars Rory McGrath, sees the pair touring the UK for bizarre sporting events.

After knocking down three Yorkshire puddings, Paddy said: “It’s the first time I’ve been part of it and it’s great. I’m pretty pleased with my attempt, I tickled the puds. It’s just a fun event, the weather is nice and the community are all out raising a few quid for charity.”

The annual event sees competitors try to dislodge the most giant Yorkshire puddings off a 20ft high plinth with six throws of a black pudding.

The trophy and £100 cash prize was won by welder Huseyin Ozluk, 40, originally from Turkey and now living with wife Rachel in Ramsbottom. He knocked off nine puds, and said: “I came fourth last year so I’m so happy to win. My family in Turkey will not believe it, hopefully they can come and watch next year.”

Kiel Speke, aged 10, from Haslingden, won the junior section, felling five Yorkshires.

Paddy’s throwing attempts can be seen when the episode is screened in January next year.

The Pudstock event is organised by the Stubbins Community Trust and was held at the Corner Pin pub, Stubbins, until 2002, with proceeds distributed to local charities. This year it took place behind the Royal Oak, featuring a host of bands until late.

A Facebook group has been set up to make black pudding throwing an Olympic event for the 2012 London games. Creator Lee Gosling, a member of Stubbins Community Trust, said: “We are trying to raise the profile of black pudding throwing and have it recognised, if not as an official event, at the least as part of the opening ceremonies to celebrate the diversity of the British.”