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How to watch Robbie Williams and Take That's lockdown concert

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04:  (L to R)   Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow of Take That perform at the Opening Night Gala of "The Band" to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation supported by The Evening Standard at Theatre Royal Haymarket on December 4, 2018 in London, England.  (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow of Take That at the Opening Night Gala of "The Band" to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation (David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Take That are set to play a special lockdown charity gig – with Robbie Williams back in the line-up.

The Let Me Entertain You singer is getting back together with his old bandmates Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen for the show on Friday night.

Here is what you need to know about the virtual concert.

When and where?

The stars will be singing from their own homes, with the performance streamed tonight (May 29) through the Compare the Meerkat YouTube channel.

Which songs will the band perform?

Take That have shared a list of songs which they quipped “may or may not be the setlist”, so many fans are taking it to mean they will be.

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The list, posted on Twitter, includes hits such as Relight My Fire, Shine, Never Forget and Back For Good.

How long is it since Williams performed with Take That?

The concert comes 25 years after Williams left the band – and around two years since he last shared a stage with them.

The group, comprised of Williams, Donald, Owen, Barlow and Jason Orange, hit the big time in the early 90s. Williams left in 1995 but re-joined in 2010 for the Progress album and its subsequent tour in 2011.

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He has performed with the group on other occasions, such as a 2016 concert in London and the 2018 X Factor final.

Take That, who are among the nominees for the Best British Newcomers award at the Music Industry Oscars, at the Hard Rock Cafe in London. (L - R) Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Robbie Williams and Jason Orange.
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Robbie Williams and Jason Orange.

Williams has said he is “really looking forward to performing with the boys again”, saying it is “always a pleasure”.

“If we can’t go to the stadium, we’ll bring the stadium to us,” he added.

Is Jason Orange taking part in the lockdown show?

Orange left Take That on good terms in 2014, stating that he "no longer wished" to take part.

He is not thought to be re-joining them for the show.

What is the concert in aid of?

The show is supporting music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins and Crew Nation, which aids concert crew workers.