Hollywood director Tim Burton to turn on Blackpool Illuminations

Hollywood director Tim Burton will turn on this year's world-famous Blackpool Illuminations.

Burton, whose movie credits include Beetlejuice and Sweeney Todd, has been filming his latest flick 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' there.

He also directed The Killers 'Here With Me' music video starring Winona Ryder as a mannequin in the seaside resort in 2012.

Burton joins a long list of famous names who have turned on the Illuminations over the years.

Here are some of the biggest stars who have turned the big switch on since the tradition began back in 1934.

1959 - Jayne Mansfield

Jayne Mansfield was a Hollywood sex symbol but died in a car crash aged just 34. Credit: PA

1969 - Canberra Bomber

Not quite sure how but Britain's first jet powered plane did it in 1969. Credit: PA

1977 - Red Rum

Triple Grand National winner Red Rum might have had some help from his trainer Ginger McCain. Credit: PA

1978 - Terry Wogan

The veteran broadcaster flicked the switch in 19 at the height of his TV fame. Credit: PA

1979 - Kermit the Frog

Kermit and the Muppets did the honours in 1979. Credit: PA

1994 - Dame Shirley Bassey

Big Spender songstress Dame Shirley Bassey switched them on in 1994. Credit: PA

2007 - David Tennant

David Tennant was in Dr Who when he lit the resort up. Credit: PA

2010 - Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams was the chosen one in 2010. Credit: PA

2011 - Keith Lemon

Keith Lemon was the celebrity who got the juice in 2011. Credit: PA

2014 - Peter Kay

Last year's button pusher was comedian Peter Kay. Credit: PA

This year's switch on will take place on Friday September 4 on the Tower Festival Headline. The Vamps, Lawson and Professor Green will also be performing.