SOME of the most memorable and recognisable tunes that will forever be associated with the best of British entertainment will feature in a special RAF in concert performance.

The concert by the Band of the Royal Air Force College will be staged at Sage Gateshead at 7.30pm on Sunday October 23 and will be compered by the voice of Strictly Come Dancing, Alan Dedicoat.

From Hancock’s Half Hour and The Two Ronnies to James Bond and Phantom of the Opera, some of Britain’s greatest home-grown entertainment milestones will be celebrated through the evocative music they are so fondly identified with.

Featuring popular theme tunes from iconic BBC radio shows, the finest pop music from across the decades and stirring numbers from the stage and screen, audiences are promised an evening of first-class entertainment performed by leading RAF musicians, as seen at the Festival of Remembrance and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Entertainment of a more traditional nature will also feature, including Fantasia on British Sea Songs, O Fortuna from Carmina Burana, as well as a special Royal tribute to mark the Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday.

The RAF’s leading vocalist Sqn Ldr Matt Little will be joined on stage by West End performer Sarah Francis for a special tribute to British musicals and popular entertainment.

Tickets from £19 - £25. visit rafinconcert.com or call the Sage Box Office on 0191 443 4661.