Funnyman Ferrell hits the West End

Comedian Will Ferrell has delighted fans at the London premiere of his latest film. Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby is about the changing fortunes of a flamboyant racing driver. The Anchorman star plays opposite Ali G creator Sacha Baron Cohen. Ferrell said it was a thrill to work with the British comic, who is gaining greater recognition in the US. 'All the comedians know who he is, for sure,' he said. 'It was a goal of ours to try to get him in the movie. He's so funny and it was fun to get to unveil him to a wider audience.' Ferrell arrived at the premiere in London's Leicester Square wearing an England football strip, quipping to fans: 'I can't wait for this year's World Cup to start. I have high hopes for England, I know we are going to beat Portugal.' Talladega Nights has been a box-office hit in the US and goes on general release in the UK on Friday.CNN's Stephanie Elam reports more people are going without health insurance and other business news.sfx no.2Heroin from Afghan poppy seeds is appearing in middle America. CNN's Randi Kaye reportsSupermarkets must do more to become environmentally friendly and help their customers to go green - according to the finding of the National Consumer Councils 'Greening Supermarkets' report.

ITN | September 12, 2006

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