The match runs through BGT’s normal Saturday evening slot - meaning that it had to be given a weekend off. So if you switch on ITV expecting to see Ant and Dec and co, you will be out of luck.

Lily Wilson, the commissioning editor for entertainment at ITV, explained the reason behind putting BGT into the TV schedules as early as February and March. She previously said: "We want to hit that ...

Britain’s Got Talent is a TV show that searches for new performers of all genres. Simon Cowell’s production company created the show after the success of X Factor. Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden ...