Woolly yarn about a 22-stone sheep who is kept as a family pet

He has his own purpose-built little bungalow, complete with carpet and windows, in the back garden.

But life is such sheer bliss for Nick Boing the sheep that every evening he comes into his owner David Palmer's home, headbutts the cushions out the way and settles down on the sofa to watch television.

Having the 22-stone ram at such close quarters might not suit everyone and visitors have been known to bleat about the smell.