BBC Somerset's Charlie Taylor has been freed from his festive captivity at Wookey Hole Caves, just in time to celebrate Christmas at home.

The radio presenter had been "held captive" in one of the caves' lodges since Monday as part of the final instalment of the station's Sound of the County feature.

The challenge required him to identify the location of a mystery sound, with the help of listeners and a daily Q&A with Santa Claus.

Throughout the week, Charlie relied on audience suggestions to narrow down the sound's origin by asking five questions each day. This morning, he correctly guessed that the sound came from Wookey Hole Caves, but his release was contingent on pinpointing the exact spot it was recorded.

The dramatic conclusion came as Charlie correctly identified the location and was greeted by the iconic Wookey Hole Witch. The witch unveiled the secret behind the sound and escorted the presenter to Santa's Grotto in the Winter Wonderland attraction, where the magical origins of the sound were revealed.

Now free, Charlie is reportedly "driving home for Christmas" after his successful escape. The light-hearted challenge brought festive cheer to listeners, with many tuning in to support his efforts throughout the week.

Wookey Hole Caves has a huge range of events taking place over Christmas and Twixtmas, and the attraction's Winter Wonderland, complete with Santa's Grotto, continues to delight visitors in the lead-up to Christmas.

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