The man behind internet's favourite hoodwink has reached number one in the UK album charts.

Rick Astley, the man behind ;Never Gonna Give You Up', has beaten out stiff competition from Tom Odell and Paul McCartney for top spot with his new album, 50. Speaking about the feat, Astley said: "It's amazing, it's incredible. It's been a very, very, very long time." How long? Around 29 years, as it was 1987 when Astley's debut album Never Gonna Give You Up reached number one in the charts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ In the decades between Astley's number ones, Rick has seen his song become of the internet's favourite trolls. By now you should be familiar with the "Rick Roll". Lay a nice trap via hyperlink, embed 'Never Gonna Give You Up' and reap the LOL rewards as people fall for what is now a trick far too old and worn out to catch you, the clever discerning reader who really isn't going to click here. I mean, why would you? But now, Rick is back atop of the charts (only just, The Official Charts Company revealed Astley only pipped Odell thanks to physical copies - the gap was just 3,700 sales), we can finally retire the Rick Roll.