Every year, BBC Children in Need creates magic moments that raise huge amounts of money for disadvantaged children but this year’s appeal week will kick off with something a little different for BBC One audiences to enjoy.

Jay Hunt, Controller of BBC One, revealed today at this year’s autumn season launch that BBC Children in Need will stage a spectacular concert at the Royal Albert Hall put together by Gary Barlow, featuring Take That and a host of rock and pop’s finest to launch the 2009 appeal week.

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Gary Barlow has revealed that his children have enjoyed his latest project with Peter Kay as much as he has!

Gary and Peter are collaborating on a track for Peter’s new TV show, ‘Britain’s Got The Pop Factor and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly On Ice’.

MSN quote the Take That star as saying:

“He came round to my studio to work at the house recording the song.

“He had my kids doing the Amarillo dance, marching around the room in fits of giggles. His new show is brilliant, so funny.”

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British comedian, Peter Kay, is said to be hooking up with Take That star, Gary Barlow to make a spoof Christmas single.

The song is thought to tie into his new TV show ‘Britain’s Got The Pop Factor and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly On Ice’, which unsurprisingly will take the p**s out of the reality TV genre.

“Peter and Gary have already put pen to paper. They are good friends and think it would be a laugh to do it,” a source told The Sun. “They are both such popular guys and will be strong contenders in the running for the Christmas No1.”