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Robbie Williams sends surprise Children in Need message

BBC Radio Stoke presenter Lee Blakeman got a surprise message ahead of busking in aid of Children in Need.

Robbie Williams, originally from Stoke-on-Trent, took time out before his gig in Sydney to send in the good luck message.

He offered a few tips, saying he had a bit of experience performing in Hanley himself.

Lee busked outside the radio station on Friday morning, and said he was "humbled" and "made up" by the message.