Lucky Bridgerton fans are in poll position to win 'Golden tickets' to the world premiere of the Regency romp Season 2 in London.

Netflix and Shondaland invited Manchester fans to the glittering red carpet event as the most anticipated series of the year returns to our screens.

Drama abounded as Lady Whistledown’s infamous 'Society Papers' were handed out to commuters in St Ann's Square yesterday (Friday) by Regency-era newspaper sellers, accompanied by a string quartet playing the Bridgerton soundtrack.

The gossip-soaked papers, made famous by the award-winning series, each contained a special golden ticket inviting people to apply for a chance to see the World Premiere of Bridgerton Season 2, at the Tate Modern, London, on March 22.