A MEMBER of Colne-based Milltown Brothers stood up to be counted when he took part in cult TV quiz show.

Pianist Barney Williams will appear in the line-up round of BBC2's Never Mind The Buzzcocks on Monday night. But he is keeping tight-lipped as to whether the panel, led by team captain Phill Jupitus, finally got their man.

Barney said: "Phill remembered the band, but one of the others thought I was too young. Obviously I liked him, but it seemed to put the others off a bit."

Originally formed as a 60s revivalist his band drew inspiration from The Byrds and The Beatles and found success by being part of the 'Madchester' indie scene of the early 90s.

With a string of chart hits, including Apple Green, and Which Way Should I Jump, the band also penned, Here I Stand, the title music for the TV show On The Preston Front. Alongside Barney, the group also features brothers Matthew and Simon Nelson, James Fraser and Nian Brindle.

Now on the brink of a comeback, having finished recording new album, the lads saw the show as a chance to promote their new work. Barney said: "Matthew didn't fancy it as it's a bit embarrassing. But to me it just seemed like a good laugh."

Being from a Northern band, the producers wanted to him to don the stereotypical flat cap and waistcoat. But they opted for a baggy outfit, similar to the one he wore in the Which Way Should I Jump video.

Barney said: "I wasn't bothered about doing the flat cap thing because the whole point of the line-up is a laugh. If you take yourself seriously you shouldn't be there." Outspoken presenter, Mark Lamarr, was kind to him, even going as far as to say the band were Lancashire's finest indie export.

Barney said: "It was great fun. They treated us well all day, picked us up in a Mercedes, put us up in a top hotel and all I had to do was stand there."

Never Mind The Buzzcocks goes out Monday night on BBC2 at 9pm.