Children In Need (1980)
BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK charity. Since 1980 it has raised over £600 million to change the lives of disabled children and young people in the UK. One of the highlights is an annual telethon, held in November and televised on BBC One and BBC One HD from 7:30pm until 2am. "Pudsey Bear" is BBC Children in Need's mascot, whilst Terry Wogan is a long-standing host. BBC Children in Need is one of three high-profile British telethons, although the only charity belonging to the BBC, the other telethons being Red Nose Day and Sport Relief, both supporting the Comic Relief charity. The 2012 appeal took place on Friday 16 November.
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Episode 1 - Live Telethon 2023
Release Date: 2023-11-17BBC Children in Need live telethon to entertain the nation while raising money for children and young people across the UK. Expect exclusive sketches and live music.
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Episode 2 - Game On! For BBC Children in Need
Release Date: 2023-11-10Radio 1’s Vick Hope and gaming expert and presenter Steffan Powell host a celebration of all things gaming to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Coming live from Confetti X esports arena in Nottingham, celebrity guests take on games such as Just Dance Now, Mario Kart and HADO. Guests joining for this one-off event include Harry Pinero, Elz the Witch, Slogo, Wes Nelson, Yung Filly, Ellie Simmonds, Brandon B and Lauren Layfield.
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Episode 3 - Best Bits
Release Date: 2023-11-19Alex Scott MBE presents highlights of the annual live BBC Children in Need Appeal Show. Expect incredible music performances, inspiring stories, brand new comedy sketches and some of the nation's biggest stars as you have never seen them before.