BBC 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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Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall was a charity music concert held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England on 12 November 2009.

Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall

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Narrated by Matt Berry, an affectionate and witty look back at the unforgettable moments from Children In Need.

50 Greatest Moments

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Fearne Cotton and Chris Evans present a spectacular concert featuring some never-before-seen surprise collaborations held in support of Children in Need, staged over two nights at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London. Brought together by one of Children in Need's biggest supporters, Gary Barlow, performers doing their bit for Pudsey include Robbie Williams, Kings of Leon, Barry Manilow, Ellie Goulding, Dizzee Rascal, Nicole Scherzinger, Little Mix, Tom Odell, Rizzle Kicks, Bastille, the Lumineers, Passenger and the Wanted.

Children in Need Rocks 2013

Backstage at the BBC Children in Need Rocks concert. An exclusive behind the scenes sneak peek at the action, in the company of some of the show's biggest stars.

Children in Need Rocks 2013: Backstage

A special encore package, featuring major artists from the night performing exclusive bonus tracks. Plus, there's a chance to relive some of the highlights of the show.

Children in Need Rocks 2013: Encore

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Sir Tom Jones and Rob Brydon join forces for a spectacular night of music and comedy in aid of BBC Children in Need. With special guest appearances by David Walliams, Jessica Hynes and Steve Coogan, who stars alongside Rob Brydon in a one-off Tom Jones-themed mini-episode of The Trip.

This unique concert, recorded at Wembley Arena, celebrates Sir Tom's remarkable career with performances of some of his greatest hits and collaborations with artists including James Morrison, Laura Mvula, Dame Evelyn Glennie, the Shires and Chickenshed, as well as comedy sketches and iconic archive footage depicting many of the highlights of Sir Tom's remarkable life so far.

Tom Jones & Rob Brydon: One Big Night for Children in Need

This year BBC Children in Need is set to join forces with Lucasfilm and Disney for an exclusive Star Wars inspired sketch.

Join R2-D2 and C-3PO and Warwick Davis as they attempt to find a worthy winner to help trigger the first BBC Children in Need totaliser of the night. It's an important task and Warwick is determined not to be side-tracked by the many famous friends in his path who are vying for this coveted role.

Star Wars Exclusive

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The Best Bits

A very special concert staged at the Royal Albert Hall to honour legendary broadcaster and the inspirational figurehead of BBC Children in Need, Sir Terry Wogan. Music that Sir Terry loved or had a connection with is at the heart of this celebration and is performed by artists including Take That, Ellie Goulding, Olly Murs, Gregory Porter, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Rick Astley, Beverley Knight, Alexander Armstrong, The Vamps, Ward Thomas and Shaun Escoffery.

The concert, hosted by Fearne Cotton and Greg James, also includes Children in Need appeal films and archive depicting Sir Terry's incredible broadcasting career, including a chance to relive one of the classic Radio 2 Janet and John stories accompanied by special illustrations created by Tony Ross. The BBC Concert Orchestra, the Crouch End Festival Chorus and the Brighouse and Rastrick Band are on hand to accompany performances.

Children in Need Rocks for Terry

A chance to enjoy some classic clips of Sir Terry Wogan as Jon Culshaw and Cheryl Baker take on Nina Wadia and Anton Du Beke in a light-hearted quiz, hosted by Fearne Cotton and Greg James and filmed at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Children in Need Rocks for Terry concert.

Wogan's Magic Moments

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A star-studded line-up celebrates the decade which saw BBC Children in Need's first major appeal. Hosted by Fearne Cotton and Sara Cox, with Roman Kemp capturing all the excitement backstage, this spectacular fundraiser includes performances from a-ha, Bananarama, Boy George, Erasure, Europe, Imagination, Jason Donovan, Katrina, Louisa Johnson, Mica Paris, Nick Heyward, OMD and UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey. So dust off your shoulder pads, pull on your legwarmers and join in with the audience, who will be dancing the night away to a whole host of 80s classics.

Children in Need Rocks the 80s

Documentary presenting powerful testimonies from children who have experienced the death of a parent, as well as some who are preparing for this possibility. Every day in the UK over a hundred children face the death of their mum or dad. This film for BBC Children in Need features a group of seven- to seventeen-year-olds who have been bereaved, and a few who are facing the death of a parent. In their own words, these brave children share their heart-wrenching experiences and memories, with the aim of helping other young people who are facing a similar situation. Many of the contributors in the film have received counselling, and some of the children and young people have been helped by projects around the UK supported by BBC Children in Need.

Saying Goodbye

The Queen of Mean Anne Robinson returns for a special celebrity edition of the Weakest Link for Children in Need. Seven brave celebrities, including actor John Thomson, Love Island winner Kem Cetinay, chef Rosemary Shrager, actress Chizzy Akudolu, columnist Giles Coren and presenters Rylan Clark-Neal and Maya Jama, face the wrath of Anne as they work as a team and attempt to answer a series of general knowledge questions to win up to £15,000 for the charity. However, only one can win - six will leave with nothing as round by round their teammates vote them the weakest link.

The Weakest Link: Celebrity Special

Relive all the best bits from Children in Need 2017 as Ade Adepitan presents highlights from the appeal night. Including a musical extravaganza from the cast of EastEnders, Blue Peter presenters past and present battling it out on the Strictly dance floor, a sneak peak at the Christmas special from Doctor Who and music from Rita Ora and the cast of Annie, plus a whole lot more.

Lucy Owen and Josie d'Arby host a star-studded event from the BBC Studios, Cardiff, with a packed line-up of music and incredible stories of children and young people who have been helped by your donations. Well-known faces including actor Richard Mylan and boxer Lee Selby meet some inspirational characters who have been supported by projects across Wales. Meanwhile, joining Lucy and Josie for Pudsey's party will be musical guests Only Men Aloud, DIY SOS's Nick Knowles with his band, and The Voice finalists Into The Ark and Pembrokeshire rising star Betsy. There are also be two special performances, including Over the Rainbow by the Children in Need massed children's choir.

The Big Welsh Show

Jackie Bird presents a special round-up of all the best bits from Friday night's Children in Need extravaganza plus an extended look at how the charity supports young people in Scotland.

Scotland's Best Bits

Jo Scott and Barra Best introduce highlights from this year's Children in Need fundraising extravaganza. Expect all the fun with Pudsey and our fundraisers, plus a sprinkling of stardust from our musical guests, including the wonderful Children in Need choir. We also take a look at how your donations help in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland's Best Bits

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In the summer of 2019, ten of Britain’s most critically acclaimed actors came together to take on their toughest role ever: to record an album for BBC Children In Need.

This 90-minute film charts the making of the album, Got It Covered. Its stellar cast includes Helena Bonham Carter, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman, Shaun Dooley, Luke Evans, Suranne Jones , Adrian Lester, Himesh Patel, David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker. With just 12 weeks to record the album, each actor must choose a song that has special meaning for them and must make their cover version their own.

Got It Covered

Mel Giedroyc presents highlights of the annual night of fundraising for Children in Need projects across the UK.

Entertainment includes a trip to the country's most famous ballroom for a Strictly special with the cast of EastEnders, an extra special visit from Doctor Who, the Children in Need choir sing across the country and Louis Tomlinson performs live.

As always throughout the night, there are many films focusing on the incredible and inspiring stories of the brave children who are supported by some of the 3,000 plus Children in Need projects around the UK.

And of course there would be no Children in Need without the fantastic fundraisers across Britain who will be celebrated for their fantastic fundraising feats. Plus the nations and regions of Britain do their bit and showcase what they've been up to this year.

Join Holly Hamilton, Stephen Clements and Pudsey for highlights of this year’s Children in Need from Northern Ireland.

Up and down the country people have been baking, rambling, wearing their spots. See how your fundraising supports children and young people here in Northern Ireland, and there’s great music from our very own Children in Need choir.

On your marks, get together, go!

Highlights from this year's Children in Need, including some of the best entertainment from appeal night. A chance to see the BBC Scotland Children in Need choir and the Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform the Emeli Sandé hit track Shine, plus a special performance from Susan Boyle and a message from Jack, Victor and the Still Game cast. The programme will show just how money donated to Children in Need helps the lives of so many children and young people in Scotland and how you can still make a donation. Presented by Jackie Bird.

Sean Fletcher and Sophie Evans present the annual Big Welsh Show for Children in Need. As well as finding out how people across Wales have been raising money for this year's appeal, we'll also travel around the country to see how the money you donate benefits young people in Wales. Joining Sean and Sophie are a host of special guests, including singer-songwriter Paul Carrack, who will perform one of his classic hits, and a massed children's choir drawn from four Welsh schools, who will give a special performance of this year's Children in Need song.

The Dragons from Dragons' Den dine out at the I'll Get This restaurant in this special episode for Children In Need. However, rather than one of them paying the bill, they'll all be making donations to Children in Need, with the amounts increasing as the evening progresses.

Current Dragons Peter Jones, Tej Lalvani, Touker Suleyman and Sara Davies are joined by former Dragon Sarah Willingham.

Dragons' Den Does I'll Get This

Appeal night continues with Jackie Bird on BBC Scotland, including special performances from the BBC Scotland Children in Need choir and the SSO, more appeal films showing you where your donations really make a difference in Scotland, and a catch-up with an audience of amazing fundraisers.

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Comic Relief and Children in Need join forces for the first time to deliver a very special night of television during these unprecedented times.

The Big Night In brings the nation an evening of unforgettable entertainment in a way we've never seen before. More importantly, it will also raise money for and pay tribute to those on the front line fighting Covid-19 and all the unsung heroes going that extra mile to support their communities.

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Holly Hamilton joins Pudsey to catch up with all of the local fundraising, and Eamonn Holmes looks back over the last 40 years of Children In Need.

Pudsey’s Best Bits

Live from Pacific Quay in Glasgow, Scotland marks 40 years of Children In Need with a show hosted by Jackie Bird and featuring music from Glasgow's Del Amitri and Edinburgh-born Bow Anderson.

There is comedy from some of our favourite policemen and women from the Scot Squad and lots more, including visiting some of the projects and people who benefit from your generosity.

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Kiri Pritchard-McLean presents the annual BBC Wales Children in Need show. As well as finding out how people across the nation have been raising money for this year’s appeal, we’ll also see how the money you donate has benefited young people and projects around Wales. Alongside Kiri, there are a host of celebrity fundraising messages, singer-songwriter Kizzy Crawford will be performing one of her beautiful songs, and children from north and south Wales feature in a special virtual choir performance of this year’s moving Children in Need song.

The Big Welsh Round-Up

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The Rickshaw Challenge for BBC Children in Need is back with an exciting new twist for 2021 in this one-off special.

As the challenge enters its 11th year, Matt Baker and a team of five young people, all of whom have been supported by projects funded by BBC Children in Need, take on a relay-style ride through their hometowns and other places across the UK that hold a particular significance for them.

The programme also celebrates the history of this much-loved BBC Children in Need staple, while at the same time raising life-changing money for the charity as part of its 2021 Appeal.

The Great Rickshaw Relay Challenge

Dr Alex George follows the journeys of young people across the UK who are living with mental health issues. He explores the wide range of difficulties they face and finds out how local charities, including projects funded by Children in Need, are making a difference.

As an A&E doctor and the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Alex has seen at first hand the effects of the pandemic on young people's mental wellbeing, but he never thought they would affect his own family. But in July 2020, Alex's 19-year-old brother Llyr, who had been struggling with anxiety during lockdown, took his own life. This poignant film is his response.

Dr Alex: Our Mental Health Crisis

Jackie Bird presents her 21st appeal show live from BBC Scotland’s headquarters in Glasgow. She is joined by a host of famous faces to help raise money to support young people across the country.

There is comedy from Scot Squad’s favourite traffic cops McKirdy and Singh, Judy Murray attempts to find her 'other' son Duncan’s special skill, and Des Clarke invites some special guest comedians to help him out with a special Children in Need version of Breaking the News, plus music from former postman Nathan 'Wellerman' Evans and acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald.

Connor Phillips and Holly Hamilton join Pudsey for highlights from this year’s Children in Need, meeting the fundraisers and local organisations that benefit from your donations.

Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean returns to present BBC Children in Need 2021: The Big Welsh Round-Up. Kiri finds out how people across the nation have been raising money for this year's appeal and how the money donated has benefited projects and young people in Wales. There is live music, a host of celebrity messages and a very special virtual choir, featuring children from north and south Wales singing this year's Children in Need song.

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The Rickshaw Relay rides again for BBC Children in Need in this one-off special. As the challenge enters its twelfth year, Matt Baker and a team of five young people, all of whom have been supported by projects funded by BBC Children in Need, take on a relay-style ride through their hometowns and other places across the UK that hold a particular significance for them.

The Rickshaw Relay Rides Again

Derek Brockway gets walking for Children in Need. On a nine-mile hike between Wrexham and Hope Mountain, he meets local people and explores the landscape. He also learns about some of the projects that are supported by Children in Need all over Wales.

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Radio 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.

Game On! For BBC Children in Need

Alex 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.

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Paddy McGuinness: The Ride Of My Life

Highlights from Friday night's BBC Children In Need Appeal show. Expect incredible music performances, inspiring stories and entertainment from some of the BBC’s biggest shows.

BBC Children in Need 2024: The Best Bits

Join Connor Phillips and Holly Hamilton as they meet the remarkable people who have been taking part in events to raise money for this year’s annual appeal. Pudsey will be there too supporting, and the Children in Need choir will be performing in Randalstown, County Antrim.

Northern Ireland

Jackie Bird hosts BBC Scotland’s annual Children in Need appeal, which sees Radio Scotland take on the Thousand Mile Challenge.

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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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