A NORTH-EAST cover band has been given a starring role in a television documentary.

After Midnight, from Newcastle, will be featured in the Tyne Tees Television series Cover their Tracks, which examines the tribute band phenomenon.

The band's front man, Mike Hall, looks, sings and plays like Eric Clapton and the group perform all of his hits.

Filming for the show, which goes out on Friday at 10.30pm, took place at a concert in Newcastle, in front of 600 fans.

The band is currently on a tour of the region