Fresh from scoring the UK number one album with 'The Defamation Of Strickland Banks' yesterday, Plan B has announced a lengthy UK tour for this autumn.

The rapper turned soul singer – real name Ben Drew - will play 14 dates across the length and breadth of the country in what has already been an extremely successful 2010.

Tickets cost £15 except London which is £17.50 and go on sale from 9am this Friday (April 23).

See the sharp-suited star at the following shows:

• Nottingham Rock City – October 6
• Norwich UEA – 7
• London Brixton Academy – 9
• Bristol Academy - 11
• Southampton Guildhall - 12
• Cambridge Corn Exchange - 13
• Manchester Academy – 15
• Newcastle Academy – 16
• Lincoln Engine Shed – 17
• Preston 53 Degress – 18
• Dundee Fat Sams – 20
• Leeds Academy – 21
• Birmingham Academy - 22
• Glasgow Academy - 23

(by Scott Colothan)