Bailey joins giant Beatles chorus

Bailey is known for comedy songs as well as shows like Black Books

Comedian Bill Bailey is to join a huge Beatles sing-a-long with 4,700 children at the O2 arena in London.

The school pupils aged between 10-14 will be accompanied by a live orchestra to perform 34 Beatles tracks at the event on 1 July.

Cheryl Ferguson, who plays Heather Trott in EastEnders, and Nighty Night comedian Kevin Eldon will also appear.

The Long and Winding Road event will raise money for the charities Arts by Children and Global Angels.