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TAKE That have revealed never-before-seen footage of a wild party that left Robbie Williams with a nasty head injury.

Robbie, 44, said he still had a large scar on his head from the accident, which he got after being thrown into a shallow pool during Howard Donald’s 26th birthday party.

 Take That have revealed never-before-seen footage of a wild party that left Robbie Williams with a nasty head injury
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Take That have revealed never-before-seen footage of a wild party that left Robbie Williams with a nasty head injury
 His accident happened during a wild party at Howard Donald's 26th birthday party
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His accident happened during a wild party at Howard Donald's 26th birthday party
 The fresh-faced singer shows off the gifts his bandmates got him in the incredible footage
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The fresh-faced singer shows off the gifts his bandmates got him in the incredible footage

The group got back together to mark their 30th anniversary and were filmed by the BBC reminiscing over the years gone by.

In this clip, old footage showing a fresh faced Howard left the boys in stitches as they recalled the bizarre gifts they bought him.

Watching the home video back, Gary admitted he couldn’t believe the band hadn’t been kicked out of the hotel for their wild antics.

At one point, Howard is thrown into a shallow pool and is seen laughing as he sits in the water.

Robbie Williams says he 'definitely' wants to join Take That on tour after reuniting for X Factor final
 The group, without Jason Orange, here from left: Howard, Gary Barlow, Robbie and Mark Owen
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The group, without Jason Orange, here from left: Howard, Gary Barlow, Robbie and Mark Owen
 Howard was dumped into a shallow pool by the band before they all went out clubbing together
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Howard was dumped into a shallow pool by the band before they all went out clubbing together

Robbie then recalls the moment he was thrown in a few seconds later, which left him with an enormous gash on his head.

He was taken to a private doctor to be stitched up before he joined Howard, Gary Mark Owen and Jason Orange at a nightclub.

Earlier this month Gary told fans the group they had been forced to cancel a number of dates on their upcoming tour.

The group wanted to tour South America and Australia but family illness means they won't be heading beyond Europe.

Take That's world tour plans cancelled due to Gary Barlow's family illness
 When Robbie got thrown in, he smashed his head open and was left needing stitches
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When Robbie got thrown in, he smashed his head open and was left needing stitches

He explained:”We had a big ambition next year to do a world tour, but I have actually got an illness in my family and it means I am not going to travel for the next two years extensively.

“I thank my two bandmates who have been so very understanding, but I just have to be at home – I cannot leave.2

In a plea to the group's fan-base, he added: “I didn’t want people getting frustrated that we’re not getting out there. I’m a little stuck at the moment, so please be understanding.”

The announcement came just two weeks after Robbie Williams confirmed he'll rejoin the band on tour next year.

Take That: We’ve Come A Long Way premieres tonight at 7pm on BBC One.


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