'WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE TV SET'

An incredible solid gold and gem-encrusted television has been named as the world's most expensive television set, which will cost its buyer £1.5 million, experts said. British designer Stuart Hughes, 38, will only make a total of three PrestigeHD Supreme Rose televisions from 28kg of solid 18-carat rose gold. Each set will have a 55-inch screen and an outer frame adorned with 72 round cut one-carat flawless diamonds.

Hundreds of tiny sunstones and amethysts are mixed into the gold frame, while inner frame will be made from hand-sewn alligator skin. Hughes, who creates dozens of electronic items and gadgets in his workshop in Liverpool, started work on his first TV prototype after months of design preparation. He started designing in his teens and now makes elaborate bespoke iPhones and iPods for wealthy customers that sell in Harrods, London, as well as glitzy Monaco and Marbella.

The father of two was first spotted as a talent by German sports marketing executives after building a gold-plated BMX bike. He now runs in own workshop with four craftsmen and said he is constantly trying to ''push the boundaries'' with his designs. ''My designs are pretty ferocious things and are really aimed at the top end of the market - the uber-rich and the those who have a lot of disposable income," he said. ''Many of them are sold ex