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Nineties kids’ TV icon unrecognisable as he hangs out with Taron Egerton at Glastonbury

A NINETIES kids' TV icon looked unrecognisable as he was snapped hanging out with Taron Egerton at Glastonbury.

Dexter Fletcher was pictured with Taron, 33, at the music festival as the pair caught Elton John's set on Sunday night.

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Dexter Fletcher, left, was snapped while hanging out with Taron Egerton at GlastonburyCredit: Instagram
Dexter starred in ITV's children show Press Gang, which ran from 1989 until 1993Credit: Rex Features

Posting the pic of him and Taron, Dexter, 57, wrote: "Great weekend at Glasto celebrating the one and only @eltonjohn with this talent @taron.egerton.

"He forgot his sandwiches and tried to eat my fancy hat!!! Such an epic and historic gig. It was an honour to be so close to the magic… Dx."

Dexter starred in ITV's children show Press Gang, which ran from 1989 until 1993.

The series saw pupils run their very own newspaper at their local school and followed their activities in the running of the title.

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These days Dexter can be found behind the camera, with the star recently directing Elton John's biopic Rocketman.

He is also known for starring in comedy and crime film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

The cast, which included Jason Statham, reunited recently as they 

The film was released in 1998 and it was made for less than £1million, but took over £20million at the box office.

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The film follows the story of a man and his friends who lose a poker game to a gangster and create a plan to pay him back.

Dexter is also known for starring in comedy and crime film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking BarrelsCredit: Rex

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