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Jason Manford reassures Children In Need supporters worried about cost of living

Jason Manford has reassured viewers who are concerned they may not be able to donate to BBC Children In Need this year amid the cost-of-living crisis that the event is “for everyone”. The comedian, 41, who is joining the hosting line-up for the TV ...

04 Oct 2022 at 12:24

BBC Children In Need boss thanks supporters as 2021 fundraising total announced

A BBC Children In Need boss has thanked supporters for their generosity as it announced its 2021 appeal raised a total of £51 million. The charity reached this landmark as donations continued to pour in following the annual fundraising show last ...

27 Jul 2022 at 15:55

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“Female Captain Tom” aged 87 raises nearly £3m for charity with annual Italy to UK Mini race called the Italian Job after the Michael Caine film

An octogenarian fundraiser dubbed a “female Captain Tom” is revving up for her nineties by raising nearly £3m for children’s charities through an annual Mini race from Italy to the UK called the Italian Job after the Michael Caine movie. ...

13 Apr 2022 at 08:25

Countryfile presenters to lace up walking boots once again for Children in Need

The presenters of Countryfile will once again lace up their walking boots and ramble across the UK with inspirational young people to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Countryfile Ramble, now in its eighth year, will see presenters ...

05 Sept 2022 at 12:46

Entertainment

Scott Mills completes his 24-hour treadmill challenge raising over £1 million

Scott Mills has completed his 24-hour treadmill challenge raising more than £1 million for BBC Children In Need. The 49-year-old broadcaster started the Great Scott TreadMills Challenge for BBC Radio 2 on Wednesday and finished on ...

17 Nov 2022 at 14:38

Mel Giedroyc reveals Children In Need mishap before she went on air

Mel Giedroyc has spoken about a mishap before she went live to present Children In Need 2022. The 54-year-old presenter said Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder’s partner gave her pliers to chop off her braces after they fell down, ...

21 Nov 2022 at 18:12

Joe Wicks completes Children In Need ultra marathon

Joe Wicks has completed his Children In Need ultra marathon, raising more than £500,000 for the BBC charity. The annual event, in its 42nd year, featured presenters Ade Adepitan, Mel Giedroyc, Chris Ramsey, Alex Scott and, ...

18 Nov 2022 at 21:22

Doctor Who’s new companion to be revealed live on BBC Children In Need

Doctor Who’s new companion will be revealed live on BBC Children In Need tonight, the BBC has said. In May this year it was announced that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa takes over as the Doctor in 2023. The 15th Doctor’s ...

18 Nov 2022 at 08:43

Health & Wellbeing

Children In Need removes Pudsey’s bandana to show not all challenges are visible

BBC Children In Need has launched a new Behind The Bandana campaign to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. The charity has temporarily removed mascot Pudsey’s eye covering to show “not all of the challenges that children ...

15 May 2023 at 09:25

Music

Rachel Stevens fronts BBC Children In Need campaign combating food insecurity

Rachel Stevens has launched a new BBC Children In Need campaign with supermarket Asda to help combat food insecurity during the school holidays following the cost-of-living crisis. The Fuelling Potential campaign aims ...

17 Jul 2023 at 10:48

Christine McGuinness talks struggles making friends as Children In Need launches

Christine McGuinness has opened up about her “struggles” making friends when she was younger as BBC Children In Need launches its 2023 fundraising appeal. The TV personality, 35, is one of several celebrities ...

18 Sept 2023 at 00:01

The Royally Big Portrait of the King unveiled in London ahead of coronation

A giant digital portrait of the King has been unveiled on the screens at Outernet in London ahead of the coronation. BBC Children In Need partnered with artist Sam Barnett to launch The Royally Big Portrait, ...

01 May 2023 at 16:23

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