Talking Point: Avenue of the Stars
Created | Updated Aug 23, 2005
It's been announced this week that London is to have its very own version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Avenue of the Stars is to initially immortalise 100 celebrities - each represented by a silver star outside St Paul's, The Actors' Church, in Covent Garden.
The names chosen so far are diverse - stars representing traditional thespians Sir Laurence Olivier and Sir Alec Guinness will be sharing space alongside those of comedians Tommy Cooper and Ricky Gervais, rock legends the Rolling Stones, and television presenters Ant and Dec.
All those represented by a star must have been born in the UK or Commonwealth, and are chosen by a panel which includes BBC Chairman Michael Grade and writer Kay Mellor.
So, this week, we ask you:
What do you think of the idea of the Avenue of the Stars? Is it a good way for us to mark UK and Commonwealth talent, or an idea that should have stayed in the States?
What sort of achievements do you think should be marked?
Do you think it's most important to celebrate our musical heritage or our theatrical achievers?
Who do you think deserves a silver star on the avenue?
Which stars do you think definitely don't deserve to be represented?
Who should decide who goes in?
Let us know what you think in this week's Talking Point.