The BBC have been forced to downscale a planned “Gary Barlow day” on Radio 2 as it has been criticized for seeming to endorse his new album.

The event was due to take place on Wednesday 11th December and was to feature a schedule heavily dominated by the Take That star including live Q&As and live performances.

A spokesperson speaking on behalf of the BBC said: "We expect to be judged on content we have actually broadcast, rather than in advance of broadcast. However, we are careful to make sure the amount of coverage give to any artist is appropriate and we will always monitor our plans to ensure this remains the case."