Silent Witness star Emilia Fox is one of several celebrities who will be reading at this year's Christmas Carol Concert in aid of Cancer Research UK at Westminster Cathedral.

The biennial event, on 7th December, promises to be a magical evening with a capacity crowd and mix of celebrity readings, traditional carols and outstanding performers, all set in one of the world's most beautiful cathedrals.

Also reading are Downton Abbey star Penelope Wilton and Paterson Joseph from Survivors, with performances from soloists Sir Thomas Allen, Janice Watson, Andrew Kennedy and Peter Rose, accompanied by the Westminster Cathedral choir and the principle flautist of the LSO, Gareth Davies.

The event begins at 7pm and tickets start at £25. To purchase a ticket please contact the Barbican Box Office on 020 7638 8891 or go online at www.barbican.org.uk.

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