In a vehicle emergency call Robbie Williams

A new survey has revealed that bad weather is expected to bring about 61 emergency situations this winter, and that singer Robbie Williams was the first choice of UK respondents when asked which celebrity would they want to help them in an emergency.

Whilst Robbie was the top man wanted in an emergency situation, he was pushed closely by second placed David Beckham, and Take That front man and X Factor judge Gary Barlow completed the top three.

Adrian Chiles, Eamonn Holmes and former Daily Mirror Editor and CNN star Piers Morgan came bottom of the poll, while loose lady Carol Vorderman, househunter Kirstie Allsopp and Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar fared better in the survey.

The results of the survey carried out by Duck Tape have been released ahead of the bad weather that’s forecast to hit the country.

Bad weather will cause 61 ‘emergency situations’ this winter, it was revealed yesterday and people will miss work for at least one day as they stay at home to contend with repairs to the house or car.

Over 38 per cent of respondents say they hate the winter weather and a surprising 35 per cent of people say they make no preparations whatsoever to prepare their car or house for winter.

The study of 3,000 Brits shows many people will have problems with their cars over the coming months as they struggle to open car doors, find it hard defrosting windscreens and bump car wing mirrors.

While a fifth of people have had to claim on their insurance in past winters to cope with problems with the house or car.

Worryingly, the average person will break down at least once this winter, have two near-misses with other cars on the road, and bump their motor into another vehicle, wall or post once.

A spokesman for Duck Tape, which conducted the research said: “This survey shows that winter can be hazardous for British people, and it is tempting to batten down the hatches altogether.

“Driving in freezing conditions can be really scary and motorists need to make sure they are well prepared for all journeys.

“But the weather doesn’t just affect the car, as homes can suffer too with broken fences, guttering, boilers and windows.”

Other problems motorists face include having to abandon the car altogether forgetting the de-icer and breaking a windscreen wiper.

The survey shows unfortunate Brits will suffer from up to three different illnesses – ranging from coughs and colds to flu and sickness.

When it comes to the house, the average homeowner will have to contend with one lot of boiler problems, one garden fence blowing down and two instances of leaks to roofs or windows.

The Duck Tape spokesman continues: “As the bad weather hits the country in the next few days, statistics show we’re likely to encounter some unwelcome emergency situations.

Duck Tape’s first-aid kit on a roll is great for helping out in literally 1000’s of emergency situations making it an essential item to stick in your glove box or kitchen drawer to deal with any urgent temporary repairs or fixes around the house or garden, or while you’re out on the road.”

Two thirds of people polled reckon the unpredictability of British weather is why they tend to suffer more mishaps during the winter, and 54 per cent say it is harder to manage a fast paced lifestyle when it’s so hard getting from A to B.