He added: “And if people of course want to donate they can give a bit of money to help all of the vulnerable, smaller charities across the country who work with people of any age and any background who need it.
“And even if you can’t donate just watch, it’ll cheer you up.”
A BBC source also told The Mirror: “We are delighted to get Peter involved as we know how many millions of fans he has.
“Peter is always keen to help when charities are involved and we can’t wait to see what he is lining up for the show.