BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s popular ‘roving reporter’ Johnny Dee was all smiles after being surprised with a live on-air birthday bash.

Cambs Times: BBC Radio Cambs' Johnny Dee waves to cameras at his March birthday.BBC Radio Cambs' Johnny Dee waves to cameras at his March birthday. (Image: Dave Humphrey)

Broadcast live from March market place on Thursday (June 10), listeners travelled from as far as Bluntisham and Peterborough for the celebration.

Cambs Times: Cllr Jan French was amongst the guests at Johnny Dee's birthday bash.Cllr Jan French was amongst the guests at Johnny Dee's birthday bash. (Image: Dave Humphrey)

Passers-by were left confused as the party took over the market place, with live performances from the Fenland Music Association and the Riverside Singers Choir.

Cambs Times: Live bands performed at Johnny Dee's March birthday party.Live bands performed at Johnny Dee's March birthday party. (Image: Dave Humphrey)

“I’ll never forget this birthday, the people of March are like one big family, they’re very special,” said Mr Devine who received ‘Broadcasting Legend’ balloons.

Cambs Times: 60th birthday balloons were provided by Greetings in March.60th birthday balloons were provided by Greetings in March. (Image: Dave Humphrey)

The large golden ‘60’ balloons, including a shiny black musical note, were supplied by March-based Greetings Card Shop for the big day.

Cambs Times: Lord of the mic! Johnny still found time to present on BBC Cambs.Lord of the mic! Johnny still found time to present on BBC Cambs. (Image: Dave Humphrey)

Cambs Times: Colin Bedford joined the celebration on his new-to-him 1877 bike.Colin Bedford joined the celebration on his new-to-him 1877 bike. (Image: Dave Humphrey)

March veteran and vintage cycle enthusiast Colin Bedford even joined the celebrating, showing off his new-to-him 1877 three-wheeled cycle.

The whole event aired as it happened on Jeremy Sallis’ mid-morning show, who surprised the Fenland presenter, between 10am and 2pm.