Robbie Williams will appear during the BBC's Comic Relief appeal next week, its been claimed.

The singer is expected to feature alongside comedians Matt Lucas and David Walliams in a Little Britain sketch.

Williams previously worked with pair for the 2005 Comic Relief appeal.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “He (Williams) jumped at the chance to help out.”

As previously reported, Williams moved back to the UK from Los Angeles earlier this year in order to work on his new studio album.

The singer is working with Mark Ronson on the project, which is due before the end of the year.

Comic Relief will air live on the BBC on Friday March 13th.

(by Jason Gregory)