After the success of last years series, which brought the BBC Children in Need message to a new generation of viewers, the Celebrity Scissorhands hair & beauty Academy will open its doors once more.Under the guidance of top British hairdresser Lee Stafford - nine celebrities will attempt the impossible - to become fully fledged hair and beauty experts in just three short weeks. In the purpose built state of the art Academy in the heart of London, Lee will train the novice cutters as they are let loose on the public in aid of BBC Children in Need.George Lamb (T4 and E4 Music) will present the hour-long primetime show from within the walls of The Academy. As our celebrity trainees create beautiful barnets or, more likely, horrific hair dos, George will be exclusively report on all the Academy action, get the lowdown on who can really hack it as a hairdresser. George will also encourage viewers to raise money for the charity by sending in evidence of their own home haircuts. Also returning is last years favourite trainee hairdresser - 80s pop icon Steve Strange. Steve has been recruited to assume the role of Assistant Manager and will be helping Lee with the general running of the hair and beauty academy as well as being getting to grips with more courageous clients hair. Viewers can participate in Celebrity Scissorhands by applying for the chance to get an appointment. Simply log onto www.bbc.co.uk/scissorhands for details.Celebrity Scissor hands is 17 episodes x 60 minutes episodes for BBC Three
