Prime minister Andy Burnham became the first British leader to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox on Friday and fought back tears as he listened to stories of people affected by cancer .

The Channel 4 special for Stand Up To Cancer also featured other celebrities including Devil Wears Prada star Stanley Tucci, the Sugababes, and comedian Joe Lycett.

Mr Burnham was joined on the sofa by his friend Liverpool City mayor Steve Rotherham.

During the one-hour programme, the PM made jokes about Ed Balls , the forthcoming Budget, showcased his knowledge of the roles within the Royal household and bragged about being an English graduate.

Watching an episode of Only Connect , he recalled former shadow chancellor Ed Balls’ appearance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.

Andy Burnham fights back tears on Googlebox (Celebrity Gogglebox)

“I just think of Ed Balls when I hear that,” Burnham said while listening to PSY’s “Gangnam Style”. “I don’t think I can ever get that image out of my mind.…