Take That are to film a Christmas special for ITV, it's been announced.

The boy band, who release their new studio album 'The Circus' next month, have called on their fans to form part of the live audience.

Filming for the show will take place over two days – November 21st and 22nd - in Manchester and people can apply via the band's website.

The show will be broadcast in December.

As previously reported, Take That's 2009 UK stadium tour sold out in record breaking time last month.

(by Jason Gregory)