Gary Barlow: Christmas is a great time for family, but it's a time of sadness too

As he releases his first Christmas album, Gary Barlow discusses his festive plans, his new ITV show and his ‘sibling rivalry’ with Robbie Williams.

'Christmas brings every emotion, and it’s something I had never even considered before.' Picture: Polydor

It may come as a surprise to discover that, until now, Gary Barlow had never even considered releasing a Christmas album.

There is little the singer, who celebrated his 50th birthday in January, has not tried in the three decades since Take That hit the big time.