Britain's Got Amazing Talents

An overweight burlesque dancer, Greek dancers reinterpreting the Riverdance, and a security consultant pulling a van along with his ears... it could only be Britain's Got Talent.

The weird and wonderful performers that have made the show compulsive television were back as the new series began last night.

But amongst them two acts stood out, for very different reasons - middle-aged singer Susan Boyle, and full-figured hopeful Fabia Cerr.