MEET God's gift to women - or is he?

Preston pub-goer Des Woodcock is set to star on national television in a programme which uncovers the people who love to break the seven deadly sins.

And, as customers at Preston's The Varsity pub discovered, Des' 'sin' was obviously his attraction to women.

Drinkers stifled their laughs as a film crew trailed him on a night out in the town centre on Tuesday.

Des went on the pull to prove that while lust may be a sin, it's the most enjoyable one.

TV viewers can see his efforts when the religious programme is screened later this year.

And one of Des' mates said: "Des just like women. We come out several times a week and he pulls all the time. He's a bit of a stud."

Des recently appeared on the ITV's discussion show Vanessa, when he admitted that he has yet to find a woman who can satisfy him.

But, on the night, Des was more than a little coy. He said: "It's just a laugh really. I enjoy myself." However some girls remained unimpressed.

Alison Spedding, 19, who bumped into Des in The Varsity, said: "He was nothing special, a bit arrogant really."

Varsity manager Viv Wilson said: "He seems to be popular with the ladies and he is in here quite a lot."

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