School runs were rerouted, scenic routes were taken home from work, and shopping trips were re-scheduled as news that Idris Elba had been spotted in Brockley.

With reports of numerous women and some men spotted swooning on the streets, the actor was seen at the Rivoli Ballroom.

Mr Elba was at the picturesque ballroom filming scenes for the BBC drama Luther and is well known as a charitable and friendly face around the local area…