Take That have announced that they will be appearing on Radio 2 and BBC Two Reel Stories in November.
The ‘Shine’ hitmakers – Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen – will play an intimate gig at the BBC Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House. They will also be interviewed by Dermot O’Leary about their story so far.
Take That – who previously included Robbie Williams and Jason Orange – said: “We can’t wait for Radio 2 In Concert. It’s such an honor to be asked to play on such a prestigious show. It’s such a special and intimate show in the first place, but knowing how many fans will be tuning in from home takes the experience to another level. We are so excited to be playing songs from our new album live for the first time ever and of course revisiting old favorites from the past. And the icing on the cake is getting to see the wonderful Jo Whiley. We love watching Reel Stories and of course we couldn’t say no to our old friend Dermot. Reliving the last 30 years we’ve spent together has really been a journey. Lots of laughs, remembering times we thought we’d forgotten, possibly on purpose! It never ceases to humble us how lucky we are to have had such a successful career as a band.
Jo Whiley, presenter of Radio 2 In Concert, said: “Take That’s Gary, Howard and Mark are, quite simply, national treasures. Their music is the soundtrack to so many of our lives and their live performances never disappoint, so I can’t wait to see them perform in this exclusive Radio 2 concert”.
Jeff Smith, Head of Music at Radio 2, added: “It’s Radio 2’s mission to bring live and exclusive music sessions from the world’s favourite artists to our listeners, so I’m thrilled that Take That will be treating us to new material and some of their most beloved hits, which of course we’ll be singing along to in the fabulous surroundings of the Radio Theatre. You can hear them on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, and soon on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
