Take That reveal new music plans on Scott Mills Breakfast Show
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Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald joined Scott Mills on his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning.
The Take That trio were there for a one-hour special marking the release day of the brand-new documentary charting the band’s journey and latest chapter.
Speaking on air, the band revealed the documentary had been in development since before the This Life on Tour, offering a long-term reflection on their story rather than a snapshot of recent success.
Gary confirmed the film ends with a new Take That song and told listeners a full new album is planned for release at the end of this year, giving fans more music to look forward to beyond the screen.
The group also congratulated Robbie Williams on his recent record-breaking run of number one albums, with Gary making it clear the door remains open for a future reunion.
“Listen, at some point it’s going to happen in the future,” he said. “That’s one of the wonderful things about our band; you never know what’s around the corner.”
Reflecting on the band’s split in the 1990s, Howard spoke honestly about how difficult that period was, describing it as a sudden loss of identity after years of working so closely together.
“When it stops, it’s like, what do I do now,” he said. “That’s kind of how it felt at the time.”
Scott Mills temporarily reopened the famous Take That helpline, with listeners calling in to share where they were when the band originally split around thirty years ago. One caller, Emma from Lowestoft, recalled leaving her hospital ward after surgery to try to get through.
The band surprised her by inviting her to attend one of their London tour dates later this year, as preparations continue for the upcoming Circus Live Tour.
The trio also shared how they are getting tour ready, with Gary secretly using an exercise bike, Howard committing to Pilates twice a week, and Mark even buying a unicycle to rehearse a returning circus moment.
There was laughter as they remembered early hustles for success, including school assemblies where backing tracks played from a cassette, and Mark joking that his breakdancing helped him land his place in the band.
The appearance coincided with one year since Scott Mills first hosted the Radio two Breakfast Show and also marked Mark Owen’s birthday, and he shared that his mum used to work in the bakery in Oldham that makes the Colin the Caterpillar type cake that Scott presented him with!
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