Robbie in Ant & Dec's Christmas Special - 26th December 2009, 7:30PM - 8:45PM ITV 1

Something positive (until the end bit)

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ROBBIE WILLIAMS has been signed up by pals ANT and DEC for a huge TV Christmas special that will be the highlight of the ITV1 festive schedule.



The singer has agreed to be star turn on the one-off variety show which the Geordie duo have developed.

It is fantastic news for Robbie in the week his single Bodies is being trounced by ALEXANDRA BURKE in the charts.

The lad has also come in for a lot of flak for his nervous X Factor appearance at the weekend.

But this is an entertainment hook-up made in heaven.

Ant and Dec's programme will be just like comedy favourites MORECAMBE and WISE's famous show, which was the absolute must-see of Christmas telly for years.

The lads will be laying on an old-school entertainment feast recorded in front of a live studio audience.

There will be a mixture of sketches, performances, guests and interviews.

Robbie has agreed to sing live and he will get involved in comedy skits with the pair.

The big finale will be Robbie belting out a big number with Ant and Dec joining in - just like Eric and Ernie used to do.
Excited



A source said: "Ant and Dec have been given the green light to make a Christmas special which will be ITV1's big family entertainment show this Christmas.

"They came up with the concept and pitched it to ITV. Their own company, Gallowgate, will make it. Robbie is really excited to be on board.

"They have already been discussing ideas together.

"It is nothing to do with Saturday Night Takeaway, Ant and Dec's previous show.

"This is a brand new show. They will be filming it when they get back from the Australian jungle in December after presenting the next series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here."

Up to now it has not been the best of weeks for Robbie.

Alexandra is stretching out her lead in their battle for Sunday's No1 with every day that passes.

By the close of play on Tuesday she had sold 114,000 copies of Bad Boys compared to his 56,000 for Bodies.

I don't understand why he chose to release on the same week as X Factor winner Alex.

On any other week this year his single would have gone straight to No1.

It is shaping up to be his biggest week one sale since he released Rock DJ nine years ago.

But his people just didn't Factor in how much love there is for Ms Burke.


Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2683250/Robbie-Williams-signs-up-for-Ant-and-Dec-show.html#ixzz0TzBKaAE1

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2683250/Robbie-Williams-signs-up-for-Ant-and-Dec-show.html

Well i hope they let him sing White Christmas properly this time

Mary wrote:

Well i hope they let him sing White Christmas properly this time

That's one of my favourite clips from that show.

Do we know the date for this?

Ok will keep in touch with this thread then

larajayne wrote:

You'll tend to find that if the information is available it will posted as soon as someone knows. That goes for all other news threads aswell.

Yeah i´d assume that thankies!! I was just eager to add it to my phone calendar alerts!

larajayne wrote:

Mary wrote:

Well i hope they let him sing White Christmas properly this time

That's one of my favourite clips from that show.

OMG I kill myself laughing everytime I watch that

I might have to go and look for it on youtube in a bit

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Robbie Williams to film ‘Christmas TV special’ with Ant and Dec

Robbie Williams will reportedly film a Christmas television special with presenters Ant and Dec.

The telly duo, who came up with the concept for a one-off special, apparently convinced ITV bosses before pitching the idea to Robbie himself.

The singer, who has been pals with Ant and Dec for years, has reportedly agreed to sing a number of songs on the programme, plus take part in Morecambe and Wise-style sketches.

The show, yet to be named, has already been tipped as this year’s Christmas must-see.

It’s not the first time Robbie has been a guest on TV with Ant and Dec – he had a laugh on the comedy pair’s Saturday Night Takeaway in 2004, as seen above.

The good news comes as Robbie’s comeback single Bodies is getting thrashed in the UK singles charts by X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/10/15/robbie-williams-to-film-christmas-tv-special-with-ant-and-dec-115875-21749368/

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Saturday, 26 December 2009, 7:30PM - 8:45PM

Ant & Dec’s Christmas Show

Put on your Christmas socks, make yourself a turkey sandwich, and clear a space for the whole family in front of the telly because Ant & Dec will be opening their doors and inviting you in for mulled wine and a big barrel of laughs.

Set inside Santa’s Cabin, complete with roaring fire, stockings and a talking moose head and filmed in front of a studio audience, the boys will welcome a whole host of showbiz friends to join in the celebrations.

Donning their Christmas jumpers, Ant and Dec will be in full festive mood as they welcome special guests, including pop legend Robbie Williams, through their front door to come in and join the party.

There’ll be festive fun when Britain’s Got Talent judges Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden go head to head in some traditional Christmas party games and X Factor winner Alexandra Burke will be performing the Christmas song, All I Want For Christmas Is you.

Expect surprises aplenty for unsuspecting members of the audience, musical performances to blow the viewers’ novelty socks off, including a special Christmas number from Robbie himself, and renditions at the front door from resident carol singers, The Saturdays.

And with a host of comedy sketches featuring Ant and Dec and all their guests there’s sure to be lots of laughter.

So nudge granddad, because it’s time for a huge Christmas sized serving of Ant and Dec. It’s Christmaaaaassssss!!

http://www.itv.com/presscentre/antdecschristmasshow/wk53antdecschristmasshow/default.html

http://www.sroaudiences.com

Click on 'Current Shows' and then scroll down!

Thanks for the link Marijke

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Let Me Entertain You! Robbie Williams turns cheeky choir boy for Ant and Dec's TV Christmas special

Robbie William joins friends Ant and Dec for a Noel's House Party-style TV show this Christmas - and dresses up as a choir boy.

Entering into the festive spirit, the singer struts his stuff with the telly double act for their Christmas Special, which will be screened on ITV1 on Boxing Day.

Robbie, 35, who has been pals with Ant and Dec for years, has agreed to sing a number of songs on the programme, plus take part in Morecambe and Wise-style sketches.

It’s not the first time the Angels singer and the telly duo have teamed up.

The star also joined the pair for some comical hi-jinks on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway back in 2004.

Other guests who are set to drop by include Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden, two of the judges on Britain's Got Talent which is also hosted by Ant and Dec.

Piers and Amanda arrive for some banter and then end up dressed up as giant snowmen.

Geri Halliwell also lends her support and is transformed into a living doll while the boys become action figures.

With the help of a bit of camera trickery and some clever props, the trio stand in boxes and appear to be miniature versions of themselves.

The show is promising to be a mixture of comedy skits, performances and interviews with some star-studded appearances.

Other famous guests include The Saturdays and Ant and Dec meet their match when X Factor twins John and Edward Grimes drop by, with their trademark quiffs firmly in place.

Viewers will also be entertained with a panto performance of Cinderella. Ant turns on the glamour, taking on the role of the Fairy Godmother in a resplendent puffball dress.

Dec takes on the role of Buttons while celebrity interior designers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, who appeared on this year's I'm A Celebrity, play the ugly sisters.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1238122/Let-Me-Entertain-You-Robbie-Williams-turns-cheeky-choir-boy-Ant-Decs-TV-Christmas-special.html

Some pics on that link Looks like its gonna be a fab show

OMG Jedward...





Good job I'm setting Sky+ then I can skip past their part!!

Spoil Sport!

I have 2 words....PRINCE CHARMING!!!!

That was brilliant!

Can't compare Let's Get Ready To Rumble with Angels

Ant n Dec rule! That Robbie bloke aint too bad either

Bloody brilliant.
They should be on every boxing day, like The Two Ronnies used to be - and should always have Robbie there!

That has to be one of the funniest things I've ever seen!

Ant & Dec are geniuses!

Still like Buttons do you Mary?

Buttons who?

I haven't seen this yet cos I recorded it... (Wii took over in our house today, Lara and Mary, my sister bought the Winter Olympics Game earlier so you'll know why the Wii took over )

Anyway, I can't wait to watch it now, Robbie looks very charming

karenc wrote:

I haven't seen this yet cos I recorded it... (Wii took over in our house today, Lara and Mary, my sister bought the Winter Olympics Game earlier so you'll know why the Wii took over )

Anyway, I can't wait to watch it now, Robbie looks very charming

OMG Have you been ice-skating all day kazza