FAMILIAR faces from the small screen have revealed memorable moments as part of a search to find Britain’s most remarkable real-life stories.

Centre Square, in Middlesbrough, heard tales from a former children’s television presenter and two reality show contestants on Saturday.

The BBC’s My Story roadshow pulled into town to encourage people to share their experiences, and five winners will see their chronicles turned into books.

Up to 15 of the most compelling storytellers will get the chance to appear in a TV series on BBC1 next year.

The event opened at 10am with activities, talks and workshops and interviews with well-known people sharing stories from their own lives.

People taking part included ex-Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan, This Morning’s Denise Robertson, Big Brother 7 hopeful Aisleyne Horgan- Wallace and Lorraine Tighe from the Apprentice.

People are invited to submit untold stories about their lives, in 300 to 1,500 words.

Mark Bell, Arts Commissioner at the BBC, said: “My Story aims to get the whole nation reading, writing and telling their most remarkable stories.

“The BBC believes that the arts should be accessible to all and we’re proud as a publicly-funded broadcaster to be at the heart of the nation’s storytelling.”

For more information, visit bbc.co.uk/mystory