BBC Children in Need brings the nation together for a spectacular evening of entertainment, warmth and sparkle, with more than a sprinkle of Hollywood stardust.\n\nLive from MediaCityUK in Salford, hosts Mel Giedroyc, Sara Cox, Alex Jones, Rylan and Tyler West lead a star-studded show packed with famous faces, dazzling performances, exclusive sketches and big surprises.\n\nHighlights on the night include special collaborations with much-loved BBC shows, plus the heartwarming return of the Children in Need Choir, who sing a special medley live.\n\nThe One Show Challenge Squad take centre stage again as new recruits Zoe and Serena tackle epic challenges to help make a difference to other young lives.\n\nRadio 2's Owain Wyn Evans is live in the studio for a hero's welcome after completing his gruelling 400-mile four nations cycle challenge in aid of this year’s appeal.\n\nAlongside the glitz and glamour, inspiring stories from children and young people across the UK highlight the life-changing impact of BBC Children in Need.
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2026: Live Show
BBC Children in Need brings the nation together for a spectacular evening of entertainment, warmth and sparkle, with more than a sprinkle of Hollywood stardust.\n\nLive from Med ...
13-11-2026
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2025: Sara Cox: Every Step Of The Way For Children In Need
We follow Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox as she pushes herself to the very limit to complete her Great Northern Marathon Challenge, raising funds for BBC Children in Need.\n\nSara’s ...
24-11-2025
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2025: The Best Bits
Highlights from the 2025 Children in Need live extravaganza. Expect comedy sketches, music performances, special surprises and famous faces as you’ve never seen them befor ...
16-11-2025
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2025: Live Show
BBC Children in Need returns with an entertainment extravaganza, live from MediaCityUK in Salford, to raise life-changing funds for children and young people across the UK. \n \ ...
14-11-2025
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2024: Paddy: The Ride Of My Life
Join Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness every pedal of the way on his gruelling 300-mile, ultra-endurance cycle challenge for BBC’s Children in Need. \n\nThis film gives a ...
25-11-2024
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2024: The Best Bits
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 s ...
16-11-2024
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2024: Live Show
BBC Children in Need returns with a live entertainment extravaganza of comedy, music and surprise guests to raise life-changing funds for children and young people across the UK ...
15-11-2024
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2023: The Best Bits
Alex Scott MBE presents highlights of the annual live BBC Children in Need Appeal Show.\n\nExpect incredible music performances, inspiring stories, brand new comedy sketches and ...
19-11-2023
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2023: Live Show
Live from MediaCityUK in Salford, BBC Children in Need returns with a three-hour spectacle to entertain the nation while raising money for children and young people across the U ...
17-11-2023
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2022: Best Bits
Alex Scott and Chris Ramsey introduce highlights of the annual night of fundraising for Children in Need projects across the UK.\n \nExpect incredible music performances, inspir ...
20-11-2022
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2024: Paddy: The Ride Of My Life
Join Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness every pedal of the way on his gruelling 300-mile, ultra-endurance cycle challenge for BBC’s Children in Need. \n\nThis film gives a ...
25-11-2024
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2022: Weatherman Walking For Children In Need
Derek Brockway gets walking for Children in Need.\n\nOn a nine-mile hike between Wrexham and Hope Mountain, he meets local people and explores the landscape. He also learns abou ...
20-11-2022
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2025: Sara Cox: Every Step Of The Way For Children In Need
We follow Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox as she pushes herself to the very limit to complete her Great Northern Marathon Challenge, raising funds for BBC Children in Need.\n\nSara’s ...
24-11-2025
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2025: Live Show
BBC Children in Need returns with an entertainment extravaganza, live from MediaCityUK in Salford, to raise life-changing funds for children and young people across the UK. \n \ ...
14-11-2025
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2018: Part One
The biggest party on the planet has arrived once again as viewers are invited to enjoy a night of unmissable entertainment, inspiring stories and fabulous fundraisers as Childre ...
16-11-2018
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2022: Best Bits
Alex Scott and Chris Ramsey introduce highlights of the annual night of fundraising for Children in Need projects across the UK.\n \nExpect incredible music performances, inspir ...
20-11-2022
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2018: Mastermind Special
Actor and comedian Stephen Mangan hosts a special episode of Mastermind in support of BBC Children in Need. For the first time ever on the show the questions are tackled by pair ...
16-11-2018
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2021: Dr Alex: Our Young Mental Health Crisis
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 ho ...
14-11-2021
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2024: Live Show
BBC Children in Need returns with a live entertainment extravaganza of comedy, music and surprise guests to raise life-changing funds for children and young people across the UK ...
15-11-2024
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2024: The Best Bits
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 s ...
16-11-2024
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