Burnley will be in the spotlight this Saturday, thanks to businessman Dave Fishwick, who has been filming with a BBC One crew for the prime-time show The Big Night of Musicals.

Dave, along with his wife Nicky, enjoyed a spectacular evening at the Manchester Arena, performing in front of 12,000 people with the show’s host Jason Manford.

But this isn’t just a story about London lights and big crowds – it’s Burnley that steals the show.

The cameras followed Dave, his right-hand man David Henshaw, and the team at Burnley Savings and Loans around their HQ in Keirby Walk, capturing the town’s streets and local faces.

Burnley businessman Dave Fishwick will appear on BBC 1's The Big Night of Musicals

placeholder image — Burnley businessman Dave Fishwick will appear on BBC 1's The Big Night of Musicals

The feature also gave a sneak peek of the upcoming Bank of Dave Musical, which opens in May at The Lowry in Salford before continuing its run at Curve theatre in Leicester – but Dave says the real magic is bringing a bit of Burnley to millions of viewers.

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Dave said: “We filmed some amazing behind-the-scenes footage of our musical at an iconic theatre in London's West End, which will be shown on Saturday night.

“I love a David versus Goliath moment,” he said, smiling at the idea of his hometown production standing shoulder-to-shoulder with giants like The Lion King, Les Misérables, Paddington, and a new Disney musical. “It’s brilliant to see Burnley in the spotlight, and not just for the football!”

With an expected audience of up to five million, Burnley’s streets, people and stories will be beaming into living rooms across the country. As Dave added: “It’s a joy to show the world the heart of Lancashire – one smile, one musical, one hometown at a time.”