Tomorrow night we are pulling on our bias cut gowns to film an evening of 1930s glamour at Morecambe's Midland Hotel. Initially frequented by socialites and celebrities (including George Formby and possibly Noel Coward and Winston Churchill), the hotel was used as a hospital during World War II, but never regained its early popularity. Following a lengthy restoration, the hotel will reopen next month, and we saw the chance to both explore an architectural gem and hold a delightful event. Friends of the Midland Hotel will enjoy a set by the BBC Radio 2 Big Band, featuring the beautiful voice of Beth Rowley. The item will be on the show around the middle of June and we'll hopefully have some extras up on the site.
