A charity Christmas carol concert has held its launch event with the help of broadcaster Kirsty Wark and two children recognised for the courage they have shown during treatment for cancer.

The Newsnight presenter will host the concert, which will raise money for Cancer Research UK, in Glasgow Cathedral next month.

She was joined at the launch today by seven-year-old Kai Green and Millie Scally, aged six.

Both youngsters, from Glasgow, have received the charity's Kids and Teens star awards after going through cancer treatment.

Wark, 60, said: "Cancer touches so many families. It's been a pleasure to meet with Kai and Millie, and to see how excited they are about Christmas.

"I'm really looking forward to the carol concert and being part of what will be a magical evening.

"It's wonderful to know that all the money raised will go directly towards Cancer Research UK's life-saving research in Scotland.

"I really hope the people of Glasgow will come along to what will be a glorious event.

"The cost of their ticket will go a long way to ensuring that the world-class research that goes on in the city can continue to make great strides towards beating cancer."

Singer Barbara Dickson is to perform at the concert as well as male a cappella group The Other Guys, opera singer Cheryl Forbes and musical duo Frances Thorburn and David Farrell.

The event, on December 3, will also feature readings by Scotland's national poet Liz Lochead and actress Joanna Tope as well as a performance by actress Isobel Rutter.

Tickets for the concert, which has raised more than £400,000 for the charity since it first started in 1999, are on sale now costing £40.