£38,720,170 has been raised by this years BBC Children in Need appeal!
BBC Children in Need is once again bringing the nation together tonight for a spectacular evening of entertainment, warmth, and sparkle—complete with more than a sprinkle of Hollywood stardust.
Broadcasting live from MediaCityUK in Salford on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, hosts Mel Giedroyc, Sara Cox, Alex Jones, Rylan, and Tyler West are leading a star-studded show packed with famous faces, dazzling performances, exclusive sketches, and big surprises.
Viewers across the UK are tuning in to see whether this year’s appeal can surpass last year’s impressive on-the-night total of £45.5 million. Highlights throughout the evening include special collaborations with much-loved BBC shows, alongside the heartwarming return of the Children in Need Choir, who are performing a special medley live in the studio.
Meanwhile, The One Show Challenge Squad are taking centre stage once again as new recruits Zoe and Serena tackle epic challenges designed to make a lasting difference to other young lives.
Radio 2’s Owain Wyn Evans is also live in the studio to receive a hero’s welcome after completing his gruelling 400-mile four nations cycle challenge—a remarkable effort that has already raised an extraordinary £3.85 million in aid of this year’s appeal.
Alongside all the glitz and glamour, powerful and inspiring stories from children and young people across the UK are being shared throughout the broadcast, highlighting the vital, life-changing impact of BBC Children in Need and the local projects it funds.
Stay tuned for the final grand total reveal later tonight.