Made in Chelsea's Ollie Locke to part with Friends script to honour Matthew Perry

Actor and television personality Ollie Locke is parting with his incredibly rare original signed Friends TV script to honour the show's late star Matthew Perry.

Made in Chelsea star Ollie has decided to auction off the iconic script, which was written for one of Friends' most famous episodes, 'The One Where Rachel Has A Baby'.

He plans to donate a percentage of funds raised to the Matthew Perry Foundation. Matthew, who played Chandler in the 1994-2004 sitcom, passed away aged only 54 in October 2023.

Matthew's death was attributed to the acute effects of Ketamine, a treatment for pain and depression.

The charity, set up to honour his memory, supports people fighting addiction, something Matthew struggled with all his life.

Ollie, 36, said: "Like most people, myself and my husband Gareth are huge Friends and Matthew Perry fans, so it made sense to do something to celebrate his life and honour his commitment to helping people battle addiction.

"I acquired what is a truly iconic script at auction not long before before Matthew tragically died. It was so heartbreaking for us all. I felt he taught me comedy and was the background to my years growing up, and even still now. Friends is always on in our home.

"I watched Friends right from the beginning, in our dorm at school in fact. I remember watching Ross say the wrong name at the altar and having to wait months to find out what happened!"

The "table read" script was likely used by one of the Friends stars and is signed by all six of them.

The Friends script, estimate £5,000-£8,000, will go under the hammer at auction house Hanson Ross in Royston, Hertfordshire, England, on April 12. Part of the proceeds will go to Matthew's foundation.