Tennant to switch on Blackpool Illuminations

David Tennant is to flick the switch marking the start of this year's Blackpool Illuminations.Blackpool Tourism says the event on August 31 will take place during a free concert and live broadcast on BBC Radio 2. Jackie Potter, the strategic director for tourism and regeneration, said: "We are absolutely delighted that David Tennant has accepted our invitation to switch on the lights."The celebrations are enjoyed by a huge family audience and we are sure this will be a popular choice."Illuminations bosses are to unveil plans for a new display featuring characters and creatures from the show.Tennant, who coincidentally starred in the BBC drama Blackpool, follows in the footsteps of Tom Baker, who similarly had the honour of switching on the lights in 1975 when he was the Doctor.