January 25, 2008 16:29

Blur help Lily Allen film pilot for new TV series

Alex James is singer's first studio guest

Photo Gallery: Lily Allen
Photo: Tim Cochrane

Details of Lily Allen’s new TV show have started to emerge.

The singer is set to front her own series on BBC 3 later in the year, and following the launch of the programme’s official website more about the format has become known.

Posting on the blog section of the site, producer Patrick Ruddy explained that the production team are currently working on the pilot episode after it was shot this week (January 23).

“Just a quick post to let you know the pilot is coming along a treat,” he explained on bbc.co.uk/lilyallen/.

Information on the site revealed that Blur bassist Alex James and comedian Alan Davies are studio guests in the first show.

Fans can also become a “friend of the show”. Doing so allows them to vote for which bands should feature, pose questions for the guests and possibly watch the show being filmed.

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