Take That star Gary Barlow is reportedly in talks with the BBC about writing the song for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Duncan James is tipped to perform the track and an insider told The Sun: “The BBC is now hoping that someone like Gary with his great pop writing skills can help the UK go all the way.”

What do you do when your girlfriend leaves you to marry Duncan from Blue (Duncan James, appearing as himself)? You decide to outshine them on their wedding day, that’s what. After a successful pilot as part of Channel 4′s Comedy Showcase , Plus One returns as a series, following the best efforts of Rob Black (Daniel Mays) to secure a beautiful woman as his wedding guest in an attempt to get his own back.

Friday 9 January 2009
10:00pm, Channel 4