Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 15:45

Music legends Take That are currently filming a video in Croydon.

The man band are in Gurney Crescent, Waddon, this afternoon (Wednesday) which has been closed off to the public.

It seems the band were hoping to secretly film the video without anyone realising they were in the borough.

Tarpaulin is covering the entrance to the road and as many as 11 security guards are in place to ensure filming runs smoothly.

A street party scene is being filmed and, when asked what he thought of being in Croydon, the band's Howard Donald told the Advertiser: "It's great. The street's brilliant and everybody's been really friendly."

Adults and children are seated at a long table, with music blaring out of loud speakers and Union Jack flags decked out in the road.

Our reporter at the scene said: "Colourful bunting is hanging off of various houses, balloons are in the street and there are big film lights and crew in the street.

"Jason Orange has just walked past me but hardly anyone seems to have known about this."
http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/news....le.html

2:37pm Wednesday 14th January 2009

Popstars Take That descended on a quiet residential street to film their new music video.

Multi platinum selling heart-throbs Take That were in Gurney Crescent in Croydon this afternoon to film the video for new single “Up all night”.

The set was cordoned off and awash with security, who were obviously doing a good job as there were no autograph hunters or screaming fans in sight.

Eagle eyed spotters could see Mark Owen, Jason Orange, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald milling around the street of Purley way.

The come-back kings of last year have themed the video around a street party. Balloons and bunting could be seen from behind the tight security cordon. One resident said: “I don’t mind it, this place is usually pretty boring.”

The video's producer, Paul Preston, said: “Croydon police and council have been fantastic. The director chose this street because of its aesthetics, it really portrays the community feel we were looking for. The residents have been very welcoming and are very nice people. The boys are having a great time and are enjoying Croydon.”

The producer added: “It was very tough to keep the location secret.”

Lucky residents were able to appear in the background of the video and perform with the stars.

Luke Marshall, location manager, added: "The director wanted a 1930s council estate. I knew Croydon had a lot to offer and in the end we had 17 locations to view. The director looked at this one and said he did not need to look at any others.

"He said it was iconic and very photogenic."

But people trying to spot the famous wtaer towers nearby will be disappointed as these needed to be cut out.

Mr Marshall explained: "It is meant to look like any street in the UK and the water towers are so well known as being in Croydon."
http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news....Croydon

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol....336.ece

Here he is leaving home yesterday looking shattered following a sleepless night as his wife Dawn gave birth to their third child.

Yesterday I revealed Daisy Barlow had arrived at a London hospital weighing 8lb 12oz.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol....384.ece