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A live broadcast from Blackpool to mark the switching-on of the annual lights spectacle, first staged in 1912 in honour of Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Louise's visit to the town. Presented by Dale Winton with performances by Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Imbruglia, Ghosts and Gareth Gates. Film and television star David Tennant (Doctor Who, Casanova, Blackpool, Bright Young Things) throws the switch, resulting in a million illuminated lights along six miles of promenade.

Contributors

Presenter:
Dale Winton
Unknown:
Natasha Bedingfield
Unknown:
Natalie Imbruglia
Unknown:
Gareth Gates.
Unknown:
David Tennant
Producer:
Sarah Gaston

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