They are set to perform from the car park outside of the iconic building, which has housed the company for 53 years, and it will be broadcast on BBC 4 from 7.30pm.

Richard Klein, controller of BBC 4, said that there isn't a better band to celebrate the end of such an important era: "I can think of no better band than Madness to help celebrate a golden age of television coming out of the BBC's Television Centre, and I am really pleased that one of Britain's finest groups has agreed to come along and help BBC4 celebrate in fine style. Madness, as always, are one step beyond!"

The band also spoke about the impending concert, adding: "We've played at some exciting places in London lately but the closing of BBC TV Centre. Well, that is close to our hearts, as a band we grew up there, those walls have plenty of Madness tales to tell, a sad day, the end of an era, oh, but what a celebration! We're honoured to be the band the Beeb have chosen for this fond farewell.” 

Watch the band perform at the Queen's 2012 Diamond Jubilee event here:

Hannah Hastings, 20, and Louisa Marsden, 21 (pictured left), were promised amazing seats at the boyband's Belfast gig along with the opportunity to meet them afterwards after winning a contest that was organised by BBC Radio 1.

The girls paid £350 of their own money to travel to the venue and put themselves up in a hotel for the night, but were utterly disappointed when they arrived at the Odyssey arena to discover they could barely see the stage from their seats and weren't granted any backstage access as promised.

Hastings explained: "We were so excited when we won - we are both massive fans of the band and especially Harry Styles. We heard the competition for tickets being advertised on Radio 1 so I phoned up and got through."

"It was specifically stated by Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney that the prize offered the opportunity to meet and greet the One Direction boys themselves. I went live on air and correctly answered questions about which cities in Britain One Direction were playing. But the seats were nothing special at all and we were a long way from the front."

A BBC spokesperson has since made a formal apology to the girls and have given them signed One Direction merchandise as compensation: "The error in which a Radio 1 DJ mistakenly referred to the prize as a “meet and greet” was corrected on air and the nature of the prize was clearly communicated throughout the day."

“The prize of tickets to the sold-out One Direction concert was provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the competition. As a gesture of good will, we have also arranged for the winner to receive personalised signed merchandise from the band."

Watch One Direction answer questions at their recent concert in Manchester here:

The track debuted at the top spot this afternoon (March 20) during the midweek update and according to the Official Charts Company are currently outselling their closest competition by more than two copies to one at this halfway stage.

The Saturdays recently revealed that scoring a UK No.1 is a career ambition of theirs so it looks as though the dream is firmly within their reach. Tweeting about the chart success, they said: "Team Sats UK! #WhatAboutUs is NUMBER ONE on the @BBCR1 OFFICIAL CHART UPDATE! THANK YOU!"

Justin Timberlake's new single 'Mirrors' has dropped one place to No.2, One Direction's Comic Relief charity single is down 4 to No.6, and Taylor Swift's new offering, '22', has jumped up an impressive 14 positions to No.12.

30 Seconds To Mars have a new entry at 35 with 'Up In The Air', which recently debuted in space via the international space station, and Paramore's 'Still Into You' has made an appearance at 37.

Watch The Saturdays' music video for 'What About Us' here:

The Official Charts Company explained that not only did the new offering peak at the top spot during today's midweek update (March 13), it has also sold an impressive 66,000 copies since its release two days ago, which is just behind Biffy Clyro's record-setting first week sales figure of 71,600 with 'Opposites'.

Bon Jovi's new album, 'What About Now', has debuted at No.2, Hurts' 'Exile' has made an appearance today at 6, and Emeli Sande's 'Our Version Of Events' remains in the Top 10 at No.3.

Paloma Faith's 'Fall To Grace' has dropped 10 positions to No.26, The Lumineers' self-titled record has climbed 3 spots to No.29, and One Direction's 'Up All Night' has risen 4 places to 36.

Watch Bowie's music video for 'The Stars (Are Out Tonight)' below:

If she manages to hold on to the top spot until Sunday (March 17) when the positions are confirmed, this will be her second solo No.1 single after the success of 'Don't Hold Your Breath' last year.

The Official Charts Company explained that there are only 1,300 copies separating Scherzinger from Justin Timberlake's 'Mirrors', which is currently at No.2 so it will be a very close race.

Elsewhere in the UK Top 40, One Direction's charity single 'One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)' is a non-mover at 6, Emeli Sande's 'Clown' has climbed 6 places to No.11, and Taylor Swift's 'I Knew You Were Trouble' has dropped 5 spots to No.15.

Nelly has a new entry at No.23 with 'Hey Porsche', Adele's 'Skyfall' is currently at 27, and Psy's 'Gangnam Style' is clinging on at No.39 after 30 weeks on the chart.

Watch an interview with Scherzinger from March 9 below:

The Breakfast Show host is doing his bit this year for Red Nose Day, which is due to take place on Friday (March 15).

Grimshaw has revealed that a quartet of famous faces will be joining him for some "crazy" tasks - with one including maggots. He said:

"Guests popping in are David Walliams, Jessie J, Little Mix and Conor Maynard and there will be some crazy challenges – one involves me, a bath and maggots."

Jessie J meanwhile is already doing her bit for this year's Comic Relief, agreeing to shave off her hair on live TV.

The Official Charts Company reports that the band have an impressive 6,500 copy lead on this week's No.2, which is currently Stereophonics' new record 'Graffiti On The Train'. Dido's comeback offering, 'Girl Who Got Away', has entered the midweek update at No.4 and Laura Mvula's 'Sing To The Moon' has made an appearance at 6. 

Olly Murs' latest album, 'Right Place Right Time' has climbed 8 positions to sit comfortably at No.11, former Westlife star Brian McFadden's new record, 'The Irish Connection', has entered at No.33, and Lana Del Rey's 'Born To Die' has shifted 1 place to No.37 after 58 weeks in the chart.

Earlier today (March 6), Emeli Sande urged her Twitter followers to purchase a copy of Bastille's album and when the band saw her supportive message, they replied to her: "@emelisande thanks so much Emeli. X"

Watch Bastille's video for 'Pompeii' below:

The new single from Bruno Mars, entitled 'When I Was Your Man', has climbed 5 places to No.2, Bastille's 'Pompeii' has dropped 1 to No.3, and One Direction's charity single for Comic Relief is currently at No.5.

Elsewhere in the UK Top 40, Disney Channel starlet Bridgit Mendler has made her debut at 7 with 'Ready Or Not', Olly Murs's hit 'Army of Two' has shot up 7 positions to No.12, and The Lumineers have moved up 2 spots to 19 with 'Ho Hey'.

Meanwhile, Timberlake recently confirmed details of a full headlining North American tour that is due to kick off later this summer on July 17 with a concert at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Canada.

Watch Timberlake perform 'Mirrors' at the 2013 BRIT Awards here:

The 31-year-old media personality and her partner Jesse Wood welcomed son Rex into the world today (February 21).

The prominent BBC Radio DJ confirmed the birth on Twitter, revealing her happiness and joy at the good news. She said:

"Jesse and I are over the moon to announce the arrival of Rex Rayne Wood born on the 21.2.13. Beyond in love."

TV star Holly Willoughby said on Twitter: "Hooray! @Fearnecotton congratulations on baby Rex!!!!! Can not wait to meet your little man....love you! Xxx."

Fellow BBC Radio personality Lauren Laverne meanwhile said: "AMAZING NEWS! Congratulations to all of you (especially you). And love, luck & happiness always. XXX."

The 'Heartless' hitmaker will take the stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo on February 24 for a one-off concert before heading across the channel to Paris, France for another stand-alone show.

Radio 1's Zane Lowe broke the exciting news earlier this evening (February 13) by tweeting:

"KANYE WEST RETURNS TO THE EUROPEAN STAGE W. HIS SURROUND VISION SHOW AT LONDON'S HAMMERSMITH APOLLO & PARIS' LE ZENITH SUN 24 AND MON 25 FEB."

"Tickets go on sale 9am Thursday 14 February through http://www.aeglive.co.uk/ for Hammersmith Apollo and http://www.avosbillets.com/ for Le Zenith. SORRY...ahem, sorry for the cap lock...it was a cut and paste situation."

Watch West's music video for 'Mercy' here: