Elvis Presley is one of the most successful and impersonated performers of all time, and, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the King’s death, a global gathering of tribute acts battle it out to become the World’s Greatest Elvis.

Next week’s opening show sees Elvis fan Vernon Kay, who was named after Elvis’s father, travel to the four corners of the globe to audition hundreds of Elvis tribute artists. The 30 best impersonators are then invited back to London for next week’s studio spectacular.

Vernon’s search begins in Blackpool – the Vegas of the North – where he meets some of the best British Elvis tribute artists. Next stop is Bad Nauheim, in Germany, where Elvis was based during his national service. Vernon also meets some of the best Elvis tribute artists the rest of Europe has to offer. Vernon ends his journey in Las Vegas – home of the Elvis tribute artist – where he actually gets to don his very own jumpsuit and perform at an Elvis chapel wedding.