Children In Need returns for another bumper year, with this year’s fundraising events culminating in The Great SPOTacular! appeal night on BBC One.
The annual telethon sees three hours of jam-packed programming, with celebrities and civilians alike coming together to raise money for a worthy cause.
The Children In Need fundraising appeal first began in 1980 and over 40 years later, the campaign is still going strong in a bid to help disadvantaged children and young people around the UK.
It’s back! Children In Need returns for another bumper year, with this year’s fundraising events culminating in The Great SPOTacular! appeal night on BBC One (L-R hosts Jason Manford, Mel Giedroyc, Alex Scott MBE, Ade Adepitan MBE and Chris Ramsey)
But when is the telethon on? Who is taking part? And how can you donate? Here’s everything you need to know as the
When is it on and how can I watch?
This year’s Children In Need telethon, filmed at Salford’s Media City UK, takes place on Friday 18th November 2022.
The fundraising event airs from 7pm on BBC One after the BBC news and whether, with the show finishing at 10pm.
Fans can also watch on BBC iPlayer.
Charity: The Children In Need fundraising appeal first began in 1980 and over 40 years later, the campaign is still going strong in a bid to help disadvantaged children and young people around the UK
Who is hosting?
Last month, Alex Scott was announced as a presenter for this year’s BBC show, as she returns for her third year.
The former Arsenal footballer, 37, will host the evening alongside Jason Manford, Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc and Chris Ramsey from the BBC studios in Salford.
Last month, Alex Scott (pictured) was announced as a presenter for this year’s BBC show, as she returns for her third year
Hosts: Wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan MBE, presenter Mel Giedroyc and comedians Chris Ramsey (right) and Jason Mandford (left) join Alex as this year’s presenters
How can I donate?
From bake sales to dressing up to sponsored walks; there are numerous ways to raise money for the campaign.
You can donate now using debit card, credit card or PayPal by visiting the Children in Need website.
Generous: You can donate now using debit card, credit card or PayPal by visiting the Children in Need website
You can also donate via mobile by calling 0345 7 33 22 33, with standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles applying.
Fundraising money can also be paid in to all major banks and building societies, in addition to the Post Office, while cheques can be send to: BBC Children in Need, PO Box 648, Salford, M5 0LB.
Which celebrities are taking part?
The BBC promises an exciting line-up, featuring Bradley Walsh as host of a children’s takeover of Blankety Bank – a gameshow – which contestants Maisie Smith and John Waite.
Another segment to watch is The Repair Shop, with the team set to share a ‘very special restoration’ revealed on the BBC Children in Need stage.
Celebrities will also have their tales judged by youngsters in a special showing of Graham Norton’s Red Chair, with Romesh Ranganathan set to host a Children In Need edition of The Weakest Link.
‘What the f**k are you looking at?!’ Meanwhile, Lorraine Kelly is set to shock her fellow celebrities as she erupted with an expletive-ridden rant for a hilarious Children In Need sketch
Meanwhile, Lorraine Kelly is set to shock her fellow celebrities as she erupted with an expletive-ridden rant for a hilarious Children In Need sketch.
The presenter, 62, put her kindhearted temperament to one side for the act, which saw her helping out at a call centre for the charity.
She had been taking donations over the phone as her usual self before breaking into a fit of anger, causing Peter Andre to spit out his water.
Deborah Meaden and Iain Stirling also looked shocked, while the Scottish TV personality directed her wrath towards the charity mascot Pudsey Bear.
Who is performing this year?
Taking to the stage: Lewis Capaldi (pictured) and Diversity are among the big name performers taking to the stage this year
Lewis Capaldi and Diversity are among the big name performers taking to the stage this year.
While the BBC Children In Need choir perform an extra special rendition of Keane’s Somewhere Only We Know.
Meanwhile, an exclusive broadcast of the UK’s first-time performance of its Junior Eurovision Song Contest act will also air.
Spectacular: Diversity will be on hand to deliver another stunning routine
What else is happening?
Throughout the evening, special appeal films from children around the UK will be aired to highlight the importance of the Children in Need appeal and the work it does.
Other highlights set to entertain include the Sir Terry Wogan Fundraiser of the Year awards, introduced by BBC Radio 2’s Michael Ball OBE.
Walking shoes: Scott Mills took part in an epic 24-hour treadmill challenge to raise money for BBC’s Children in Need
Meanwhile, Scott Mills took part in an epic 24-hour treadmill challenge to raise money for BBC’s Children in Need.
The 49-year-old embarked on the Great Scott TreadMills Challenge for BBC Radio 2 with the help of a few famous friends.
How much did Children In Need raise last year?
In July, it was revealed that last years appeal raised £51million for people facing disadvantage across the UK.
The charity is currently supporting over 2,300 local charities and projects across the country.
Campaign: The charity is currently supporting over 2,300 local charities and projects across the country(pictured Ade Adepitan)