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Children In Need

Children In Need

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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.

Season 40 Episodes

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Episode 1: Live Telethon 2019

Nov 15, 2019 · 5h

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.

Episode 2: Got It Covered

Oct 30, 2019 · 1h

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.

Episode 3: The Best Bits

Nov 17, 2019 · 1h

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.

Episode 4: Northern Ireland's Best Bits

Nov 17, 2019 · 1h

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!

Episode 5: Scotland's Best Bits

Nov 17, 2019 · 1h

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.

Episode 6: The Big Welsh Show

Nov 17, 2019 · 1h

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.

Episode 7: Dragons' Den Does I'll Get This

Nov 15, 2019 · 1h

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.

Episode 8: Appeal Night - Scotland

Nov 15, 2019 · 1h

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.

Season 40 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Children In Need Season 40 premiere?

Children In Need Season 40 premiered on November 15, 2019.

How many episodes are in Children In Need Season 40?

Children In Need Season 40 has 8 episodes.

What is the first episode of Children In Need Season 40?

The season opens with Season 40 Episode 1, "Live Telethon 2019". It aired on November 15, 2019.

Go to Season 40 Episode 1

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