Children In Need
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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46 Seasons • 97 Episodes
1980 – Present
Premiered: Fri, Nov 21, 1980
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 45, Episode 2: “Paddy McGuinness: The Ride Of My Life”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
1980
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1981
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1982
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1983
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1984
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1985
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
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2022
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2023
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2024
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2025
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What is Children In Need about?
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.
How many seasons does Children In Need have?
Children In Need comprises 46 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Children In Need?
Key cast members in Children In Need include Rochelle Humes, Ade Adepitan, Mel Giedroyc, Chris Ramsey, Lenny Rush.
Who created or directed Children In Need?
Children In Need was developed and directed by Not specified.