Nov 15, 2024 · 3h
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.
Children In Need
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 45 Episodes
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Nov 19, 2024 · 1h
Nov 16, 2024 · 1h
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.
Nov 16, 2024 · 1h
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.
Nov 15, 2024 · 1h
Jackie Bird hosts BBC Scotland’s annual Children in Need appeal, which sees Radio Scotland take on the Thousand Mile Challenge.
Season 45 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Children In Need Season 45 premiere?
Children In Need Season 45 premiered on November 15, 2024.
How many episodes are in Children In Need Season 45?
Children In Need Season 45 has 5 episodes.
What is the first episode of Children In Need Season 45?
The season opens with Season 45 Episode 1, "Live Telethon 2024". It aired on November 15, 2024.
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