Bill Nighy and Ashley Jensen, both stars in the new film Arthur Christmas, along with Emma Bunton, switched on the Regent Street Christmas lights in London on Tuesday 8th November 2011.
Musical performances from Kelly Clarkson, Matt Cardle (winner of the X Factor 2010), the West End Gospel Choir and the cast from the musical Thriller entertained the crowds. The traffic-free event also included a fireworks display.