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Thousands of Britain’s Got Talent fans have been braving the weather ready to watch talented hopefuls try for the chance to win the hit ITV show’s £250,000 grand cash prize and a performing slot on the Royal Variety Performance.

In pics: Britain's Got Talent fans gather for Lancashire auditions

David Harewood stars as lawyer Pierre Jeffreys in the new Channel 4 drama Pierre (Picture: Channel 4/Olly Courtney)

Pierre review: David Harewood will give TV mavericks a good name

Richard Armitage plays maverick forensic pathologist Ethan Winter in the new ITV drama Winter, which began this week (Picture: Eagle Eye Drama/ITV/ITVx)

Winter verges on parody but remains weirdly watchable

Michelle Keegan stars as DI Emma Crane in the new ITV drama series The Blame (Picture: Quay Street Productions for ITV/ITVx)

Michelle Keegan shines in cop drama with a message

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Why thinking outside The Box is not always a good thing

Leigh Infirmary doubles for Morecambe General as location shooting takes place for ITV's hit series The Bay

Infirmary transformed into drama set for Lancashire ITV drama

Thomson is up next, with 988 mentions of the surname last year. Yet another patronymic name, it means 'son of Thom' or 'son of Thomas'. Pictured is comedian John Thomson.

New Longton's Cold Feet & Corrie star hasn't worked for 6 months

Comedian and Lancashire Post columnist Jimmy Cricket has sadly passed away

Comedian and columnist Jimmy Cricket has passed away

The Bay, which is usually filmed in Morecambe, will be visiting Chorley for some of its gripping scenes.

ITV’s hit drama The Bay continues filming series 6 in Chorley

The World Cup began with three red cards when Mexico met South Africa in Mexico City last month

Talking Sport: Plenty of World Cup talking points on and off the pitch

England fans enjoying themselves in Chew's Yard, Preston before the World Cup semi-final againt Argentina. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

England fans ready for Argentina clash in Preston

The Big Match presenter Brian Moore with then head of ITV Sport John Bromley. Moore can be seen presenting retro editions of The Big Match on ITV4 (Picture: Chris Moorhouse/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Big Match Revisited review: When football seems like a foreign country

Moor Park Chapel, which stood facing Garstang Road before the streets behind were developed

BBC picks Lovat Road for Coronation Street

The Malibu Bikini is one of Ashley James's favourite swimwear picks from Pour Moi

Review: The holiday bikini that combines comfort and style

L: Horeshoe Glamping founder Simon Schofield with The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lauren Simon at this year’s Royal Cheshire Show. R: An example of one of their bell tents.

From a garden tent to celebrity clients: Chorley glamping firm's rise

L: Good Morning Britain presenters Kate Garraway and Ranvir Singh. R: Jermaine Jenas.

Jermaine Jenas criticises Preston's Ranvir Singh following interview
A former footballer has clashed heads with one of Preston’s biggest stars.
Aimee Seddon

ITV’s The Bay starts filming series 6 in Lancashire village

Road closures have been announced for the filming of scenes for the latest series of ITV crime drama The Bay.

Popular TV crime drama is back and filming in Lancashire this week

Road closures to take place on prom for filming of ITV crime drama The Bay

A picturesque new crime drama in danger of losing its flavour

Gemma Arterton plays spy chief Kate Henderson in the new ITV thriller Secret Service (Picture: Potboiler Productions/ITV)

It may have Bond yawning, but Secret Service is an effective spy story

Tom Rosenthal brings ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I Am’ to Chorley Theatre this weekend. Left is the show poster

All you need to know ahead of Tom Rosenthal's show in Chorley

1.2m streams and rising: Sam Scherdel confirms Live Nation UK tour.

1.2m streams and rising: Sam Scherdel confirms Live Nation UK tour

Tipping Point winner who used cash to fund IVF now dad of triplets

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney as Miss Hannigan in the UK and Ireland tour of the musical Annie

TV star Claire Sweeney heading to Lancashire with Annie the musical

Northcote is hosting Obsession and Lisa Riley (inset) is on podcast duty

New celebrity podcast launches Obsession at Michelin-starred Northcote

Blackpool born Coleen Nolan has spoken about her close friendship with ex Ray Fensome.

Lancashire's Coleen Nolan talks all about her unusual best friend
Lancashire TV star Coleen Nolan has opened up about her unusual relationship with her ex-husband of eleven years.
Aimee Seddon

Love Island All Stars has had to be postponed.

Here's why Love Island had to be evacuated and the show postponed

The 1% Club.

Award-winning game show returns for new series - how to watch

Ice skaters Darcy Walshaw and Hugo Brook from Blackpool went on tour with Torvill and Dean earlier this year.

Meet the 13-year-old Lancs ice skaters who will be on TV tomorrow!

The Bay International Film Festival

Film festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Eric Morecambe

Aitch with Derian House staff

I'm a Celebrity rapper Aitch spreads Christmas cheer at Derian House

Lancashire stars Harry Moulding, Mick Miller and Jon Culshaw all performed at the Royal Variety this year

Lancashire stars to shine at the Royal Variety this weekend

Ice skaters Darcy Walshaw and Hugo Brook from Blackpool went on tour with Torvill and Dean earlier this year.

Meet the Lancs ice skaters taking to Blackpool stage & TV this Xmas

Dominic Cooper and Romola Garai play the lead protagonists Tom Kirkman and Beth Brookes

Everything we know about new ITV drama filmed in Lancashire

L: Coleen Nolan. R: La Voix

Strictly star reveals they're after Blackpool star Coleen Nolan's job!

I'm a Celeb cast 2025: Shona McGarty, Eddie Kadi, Aitch, Alex Scott MBE, Jack Osbourne, Lisa Riley, Kelly Brook, Angry Ginge, Ruby Wax OBE and Martin Kemp.

I’m a Celeb eliminations and when they could start

Ant & Dec will present I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here in 2025

I’m a Celeb Saturday night plans and if there is an episode today

Will 'The Bo$$' add to her glittering collection of championships as she looks to claim the RoH Television Championship on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite?

What time is AEW Dynamite on TV this week?

I'm a Celeb cast 2025: Shona McGarty, Eddie Kadi, Aitch, Alex Scott MBE, Jack Osbourne, Lisa Riley, Kelly Brook, Angry Ginge, Ruby Wax OBE and Martin Kemp.

The favourite to win I’m a Celeb after first few days

When I'm a Celebrity is on TV next and full schedule for the week

Dean McCullough takes on ‘Sinister Sarcophagus’ Bushtucker Trial.

I’m a Celeb rules about live animals in Bushtucker Trials explained

Ant and Dec host I'm a Celeb on ITV. Photo: ITV

I’m a Celeb's 'leaked' salaries with some stars earning big in 2025

The favourites for I'm a Celebrity 2024 have been named by bookies. Photo: ITV

Full list of I’m a Celebrity winners since 2002 - including last year

Whitney Dean is heading into the I'm a Celeb jungle! Soap star Shona McGarty - who played the character on EastEnders for 16 years - is part of the cast for the 2025 series!

The iconic soap role I’m a Celeb star played for a decade

The legendary TV show I’m a Celeb star Ruby Wax was in

Spandau Ballet and EastEnders favourite Martin Kemp is heading into the jungle. This feels like one that should have happened years ago!

The famous band I’m a Celeb star Martin Kemp was in

Mandy Dingle is finally heading into the jungle! After turning it down in the past, Lisa Riley has now signed up for I'm a Celeb. She is swapping Emmerdale for Australia this winter!

I’m a Celeb star finally signs up after years of turning it down

Kelly Brook is part of the cast for I'm a Celeb 2025! Originally finding fame as a Page Three girl, Kelly has forged an acting career and also competed on shows like Strictly Come Dancing!

I’m a Celeb star Kelly Brook’s rise to fame - what she’s known for

Jack Osbourne is no stranger to the world of reality TV. First shooting to fame on The Osbournes with his famous family - dad Ozzy, mum Sharon. He was on Cooking with the Stars earlier this year. He is heading into the jungle!

Every show Jack Osbourne has been on before I’m a Celeb

Comedian and actor Eddie Kadi might be familiar to Strictly fans - he was on the show in 2023. He is heading into the jungle for I'm a Celeb 2025

I’m a Celeb star Eddie Kadi’s journey to fame before the jungle

Former Lioness and Arsenal footballer Alex Scott is now best known for her punditry and presenting. She is swapping the pitch for the jungle!

The very famous partner I’m a Celeb star Alex Scott has - full details

One to ask your kids about! YouTuber and Twitch streamer AngryGinge is set to head into the jungle for I'm a Celeb 2025.

I’m a Celeb star AngryGinge’s real name and what he’s famous for

Rapper Aitch is heading into the jungle for I'm a Celebrity 2025.

I’m a Celeb star Aitch’s real name and most famous songs

ITV bosses are said to be keen to film an I'm a Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here spin-off called Celebrity Cyclone, which would be focused on one of the reality show's most famous bushtucker trials. Photo by ITV.

I'm a Celeb already has a favourite - before stars enter the jungle