COMEDIAN Ken Dodd is topping the BBC's poll to find the Greatest Merseysider, with Lennon and McCartney close behind.

Radio Merseyside listeners have been voting in their droves and the winner will be announced later this week.

Lily Savage, Dixie Dean, Michael Owen and cancer relief campaigner Michelle Lewis are also in the running.

If you want to vote for your favourite nominee you can do so by calling at local rate 0845 30 31 500 or voting online at www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/features