Showbiz legend Roy Hudd will be guest of honour at the unveiling of a statue of his late friend and fellow star Dame Gracie Fields in her hometown of Rochdale next Sunday.
The comedian, actor, radio host and author, who is celebrating 55 years in showbiz this year, is taking time out from filming the new series of Broadchurch to pay homage to the late singer and actress.
Gracie, who was born above a fish and chip shop in 1898, went on to become the highest paid actress in the world in the 1930s and also enjoyed a long career as a singer and comedian.
The statue is the result of a project by Rochdale Borough Council, The Rotary Club of Rochdale East and the Gracie Fields Appreciation Society.
Singers from across the borough are being invited to showcase their talent at the event.
The rehearsal will take place from 11AM on Saturday, with the singers learning three popular Gracie songs.