A Norwich bus route has been praised on the airwaves this morning as part of BBC Radio 1 star Greg James' breakfast show.

James, who was a student at the University of East Anglia, was catching up with Norfolk bus enthusiast Reece Collison who revealed he had recently moved to a new flat in Norwich.

The DJ praised the move and revealed Norwich was a "great city to live".

He said: "Norwich is a fine city - I know that from first-hand experience.

"What a place."

James, who studied drama during his time at the UEA, went on to claim the number 25 bus route - which goes from Earlham Park through to Norwich Station - is his favourite bus.

Norwich Evening News: TFL driver Berry, Annie Bond and Reece Collison of Norwich with the Number 14 bus to Russell SquareTFL driver Berry, Annie Bond and Reece Collison of Norwich with the Number 14 bus to Russell Square (Image: Annie Bond)

He added: "It's a lovely double-decker.

"If you had an early lecture, you could get on the top and pretend to drive it."

Mr Collison became a national sensation in February after racing through London in a segment named Beat the Bus.

The bus fan was tasked with walking 1.8 miles between Russell Square and Green Park - while fellow listener Annie Bond hopped on the 14 route - to see who would get there quickest.

Mr Collison was narrowly beaten to the finish line by the red bus.