The finalists for this year's UK Pun Championships have been revealed.

The ultimate pun-off takes place on February 12 at De Montfort Hall as part of the Leicester Comedy Festival.

The finalists are:

Colin Leggo                                      Iain MacDonald
EL Baldiniho                                     Samantha Baines
Julian Lee                                         Tim Andrews
Adele Cliff                                         Robert Thomas

For info on past winners, current contestants and video clips see the UK Pun Championship website

The Festival runs from February 7 - 25. Buy tickets for all events here.