On Air Night Flight | Midnight - 5:00am

Samantha Barks sports jumpsuit by Manx fashion designer on Big Night of Musicals

The programme will be broadcast across the BBC later this year

Manx West End star Samantha Barks took part in the BBC's Big Night of Musicals this week.

The actress and singer was hosting backstage wearing a jumpsuit by Manx fashion designer - and MHK - Claire Christian.

The show will bring together some of the biggest musicals from across the UK, including We Will Rock You, Wicked, Matilda, Newsies, Shrek, Six, Ain’t Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations, The Bodyguard and The King And I.

Coverage of the musical extravaganza will be broadcast in a special 90-minute programme on BBC One and in a programme on BBC Radio 2 in Spring.

More from Isle of Man News