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Radio stations across Europe are to play You'll Never Walk Alone simultaneously on Friday in a sign of solidarity during the coronavirus outbreak.

According to Dutch station 3FM stations across the continent, and in the UK, will all play the Gerry and the Pacemakers track at 8.45am (CET) on Friday, March 20.

BBC Radio 1 and 2 have confirmed they are taking part.

Presenter Sander Hoogendoorn has asked his colleagues around Europe to join him by playing the same song at the same time to show unity in times of crisis.

Sander said: "We all have to do what we can to beat this crisis. Things like this just go beyond the boundaries of radio channels.

"That's why I thought: why don't all radio morning shows play the same song at the same time? 'You'll Never Walk Alone ' would be our choice as it could speak to those doing an incredible job working in health care right now, those who are ill or those who can't leave their house for a while."

Sander says many stations support the initiative - including in the UK Radio 1 and Radio 2.

He says the move is backed by major stations in Germany, Spain, France, Holland and across the continent.

Sander: "We are very proud that so many radio stations around Europe have responded with enthusiasm to our initiative. We hope that this Friday at 8.45 AM, everybody around Europe can sing along to 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and feel like they are not alone in this crisis."

The hashtag for the initiative is #neverwalkalone.

A spokesman for BBC Radio 1 and 2 said: "We’re delighted to play You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers on Friday morning in solidarity with our fellow broadcasters across Europe."