Nigel Farage and Eamonn Holmes led mourners at the funeral of the legendary broadcaster James Whale.
Mr Whale, who was renowned for his wit on the radio, died last month at the age of 74 following a long battle with cancer.
The GB News presenters were joined with singer Matt Goss, comedian Bobby Davro, Christopher Biggins and Jeremy Kyle.
The service took place at St Nicolas church in the village of Sandway, near Maidstone in Kent.
Outdoor seating was needed for the funeral with the number of attendees for the late Mr Whale.
Mr Whale's son, James Junior, said in a speech: "Dad had a kidney removed when he was first diagnosed, and I visited him in hospital, and he only had strength to hold my hand, and I remember that moment like it was yesterday.
"Sitting with him as he recovered, I was amazed by his positive energy, and he later devoted himself to charity work.
"The second time he was diagnosed, I drove him up and down to London for appointments, and we had only just lost my mother to cancer, and here we were facing it again."
Nigel Farage led mourners at James Whale's funeral
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Eamonn Holmes was in attendance at the funeral
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Attendees had to sit on outdoor seating at the funeral
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His widow Nadine paid tribute, saying their time together 'was truly wonderful'
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James Junior concluded his speech saying: "I love you dad, thank you for all the good times. I will miss you so much."
His widow Nadine discussed the pair's time together, saying: "I first met James seven years ago and although our time together was short it was truly wonderful despite his illness and it is testament to the fact it is possible to find true deep love late in life.
"We laughed together a lot, cried, shared our hopes and fears, and he instantly became my best friend - even though he could be annoying at times.
"James was a man who stirred emotions, controversial, diplomatic, but authentic. He said what he felt. He never made a fuss even towards the end. I am so proud to be your wife."
Bros Matt Goss sang Frank Sinatra's In the Wee Small Hours at the funeral
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Comedian Christopher Biggins was also at the service
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James' widow Nadine said she was 'so proud to be your wife'
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Nadine continued: "James didn't want a traditional wooden one, we discussed maybe a whicker one and in the end its a woven wool one."
She joked to the congregation: "I hope he isn't cross with me as it's environmentally friendly one," adding that Mr Whale would be "buried in the suit worn when he collected his MBE, headphones and an arrow."
"There will never be a day when I don't miss him, but I look forward to the day when we see each other again," she concluded in tears.
Bros singer Matt Goss then sang Frank Sinatra's In the Wee Small hours also known as Unforgettable changing the final lyric to add James' name.
Bobby Davro arriving at the funeral
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Founder of Pimlico Plumber, Charlie Mullins, was also in attendance
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James Whale said he wanted to be 'buried in the churchyard at the top of the hill'
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Mr Whale's brother, Keith, told mourners how his sibling had asked him to lead the funeral and his burial service.
Keith said: "You do realise that if you want all that, then I will have to give a sermon." To which he replied, "Well, I won't be there," to laughter from those in attendance.
His brother continued: "He lived to broadcast, it energised him, and when he went on the air, he looked so much better, but the days afterwards, he was drained.
"He was so pleased that Talk Radio gave him the opportunity to work up until the end."
The broadcaster's career included stints at LBC, BBC and Talk Radio as well as an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother.
He was diagnosed with kidney cancer for the first time in 2000, and it returned in 2020.
In a joint interview with his wife Nadine, Mr Whale said: "The reason I wanted to go to Dignitas was because I was thinking of others, not me.
"I'm not scared of dying. I want to be buried in the churchyard at the top of the hill. It's a great view."