Netflix has released a new trailer for the Robbie Williams documentary and confirmed its release date.

The trailer, which you can watch above, combines a host of footage from back in the day. It shows when Robbie was in Take That and takes us through his solo career, alongside new footage of the singer looking back at clips and talking about all the ups and downs.

The four-part series has been confirmed to premiere on November 8.

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"It's astounding what's happened in my life, but the past has me in a headlock. Something has to give," Williams said in the new footage. "You're only supposed to do this at the pearly gates of St Peter, this looking back at your life.

"When I joined Take That at 16, it was insane. I was the centre of the pop culture world. I felt like I was giving more and more of myself away, to the point where you're not somebody you recognise.

"Being in the spotlight, you can't trust anybody. I was having a nervous-mental breakdown in front of thousands of people. The thing that would destroy me has also made me successful. Push the fire, push when it says pull, and see if I can live.

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"I don't know how easy it is for people to get to know me. Who is this man, what does he mean? Who knows what's to come? Pandora's box has been opened."

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This year has seen Netflix release documentaries on a number of big names, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Wham! and David Beckham. There's also one centred on Sylvester Stallone on the way.

Meanwhile, this year also saw the release of Greatest Days, a feel-good jukebox musical featuring loads of Take That songs.

Robbie Williams comes to Netflix on November 8.

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