Kester the Jester poses after winning an audition for the first state-employed professional jester in Britain since the 17th century in Warwickshire...Kester the Jester, also known as Nigel Roder, poses for the media after winning an audition for the first state-employed professional jester in Britain since the 17th century during the Festival of History at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, August, 7, 2004.  The position was abolished by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.  REUTERS/Mike Finn-Kelcey...I...ODD...WARWICK...UK