Children in Need is back for 2024 and as usual, the BBC will be broadcasting an evening of entertainment to raise money for children and young people across the UK.
It will bring together a host of big names in the entertainment world with special performances and sneak peeks at TV specials among the offerings.
Here's all you need to know on the BBC telethon and what you can expect on the night.
When will Children in Need 2024 be on TV?
Children in Need's 2024 telethon will be broadcast from 7pm to 10pm on BBC One on Friday, November 15.
It’s the big one!! 🤯
— BBC Children in Need (@BBCCiN) November 13, 2024
Thanks for all of your donations so far 💛
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Who is presenting Children in Need 2024
Various figures will be taking on presenting duties across the night, which will include:
- Vernon Kay
- Rochelle Humes
- Ade Adepitan MBE
- Mel Giedroyc
- Lenny Rush
- Chris Ramsey
Rush, 15, is returning to host again and told the Radio Times: "I am presenting for the second year in a row. I am so excited, I absolutely love it! It’s an honour to host one of the most iconic events on TV."
He continued: "I am excited to see all the amazing fundraising again and how much everyone puts into everything. I am excited to be up there and presenting. It’s such a buzz!"
Introducing the 2024 BBC Children in Need presenter lineup 💛
— BBC Children in Need (@BBCCiN) October 15, 2024
We're delighted that @vernonkay and @RochelleHumes are joining the returning gang of @AdeAdepitan, @IAmChrisRamsey, @mrlennyrush and Mel Geidroyc 🙌#ChildreninNeed | Fri 15th Nov, 7pm | @bbc One and @bbciplayer. pic.twitter.com/EbC8mAhGAh
What can viewers expect for Children in Need 2024?
Viewers will be able to enjoy an evening of entertainment, which will include an appearance from multi-platinum-selling artist Ella Henderson.
Graham Norton’s Red Chair is also back with a twist, as a group of children from BBC Children in Need projects decide the fate of some famous faces who attempt to make the children laugh.
Performances will come from the professionals at Strictly Come Dancing who will be joined by the beloved animated character Bluey in the ballroom.
The Radio Times adds: "Plus, for the first time ever, the BBC Children in Need Choir will feature children from across all parts of the UK who’ve been supported by BBC Children in Need funded projects.
"They’ll come together in the studio to sing the Take That classic Never Forget."
Other treats include an important pitch in Dragons’ Den and a very special CBeebies Bedtime Story.
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Meanwhile, viewers can look forward to a visit from the stars of BBC’s Gladiators as you’ve never seen them before.
Doctor Who will also be showing a world-exclusive preview of the upcoming Christmas Special.
Outnumbered will also have a special sketch on the night ahead of a one-off Christmas Special later in the year.
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