Emma Thompson, Stephen Merchant, Jan Ravens, Shappi Khorsandi, Olly Smith, Lee Mack and Michael Ball became the most skilled of wine buffs and wine bluffers at ActionAid's celebrity fundraising event, Call My Wine Bluff.

Quaglino’s restaurant in London played host to an exclusive evening of wonderful wine, fabulous food and top-class celebrity entertainment. The stories ranged from the hilarious to the un-believable, with many punters being completely fooled by tall tales.

White lies and wine

In this high-spirited take on the classic TV game-show, the six celebrity panellists aimed to dupe guests - and each other - into believing a fictional story behind the wine being tasted.

Those who managed to snap up tickets to ActionAid’s Call My Wine Bluff had the chance to taste eight wines all donated by exclusive wine merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd as well as enjoying a sumptuous three course meal.

One-off experiences

Bon Jovi donated a signed Fender Mexican Stratocaster guitar which sold for £3,000. Luxury holidays, a one-off fashion internship, football box tickets and many more experiences were also up for grabs.

The quick photocall at the champagne bar provoked a certain frisson as the celebrities rubbed shoulders with guests and a great time was had by all. A total of £160,000 was raised in an unforgettable night of food, wine and dupes, all to ensure ActionAid can continue its work around the world.