Doctor Who star to switch on Illuminations (From Blackpool Citizen)

Doctor Who star to switch on Illuminations

10:09am Friday 30th March 2007

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Doctor Who star David Tennant will be lighting up Blackpool as he switches on this year's Illuminations.

The time lord has accepted the invitation to be the switch-on celebrity, five months before the big launch.

Tennant, who also played DI Carlisle in BBC1 drama Blackpool will, be coming to town on Friday August 31.

This year's autumn spectacular, which will run until November 3, will also feature a Dr Who themed section.

Jackie Potter, Strategic Director, Tourism and Regeneration said: "We are absolutely delighted that David Tennant has accepted our invitation to switch on the Lights on Friday 31 August 2007.

"Blackpool's Switch On celebrations are enjoyed by a huge family audience and we are sure this will be a popular choice.

"The free concert during which he will throw the switch marks the start of Blackpool's Big Switch On Weekend.

"We hope that thousands of fans of David, and of Blackpool, will join us in the celebrations and that they stay to enjoy all the free events Blackpool will be hosting throughout the weekend and indeed during the Illuminations Season."

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