Everything you need to know about Children in Need this year

 

BBC Children in Need 2‌020 BBC ONE & BBC iPLAYER 1‌9:00 F‌RI 13 N‌OV It's almost time to pop on your Pudsey ears and help change the lives of thousands of children and young people across the UK with a very special evening of unmissable live television. From Strictly Come Dancing, to EastEnders, the fundraising spectacular will be jam-packed with exclusive sketches, exciting performances, music, dance and a few surprises! Plus, get to know the nation’s favourite bear like never before in a star-studded sketch, Pudsey Bear: Behind the Bandana.  What to expect this year

Coming up

DIY SOS: Children in Need Special 2‌020 - C‌aswell Bay BBC ONE 20:00 THU 12 NOV In C‌aswell Bay, S‌wansea, the team transform a dilapidated, disused bus shelter into the world's first purpose-built, fully adaptive surf centre. Message from Nick Knowles University Challenge Children in Need Special 2‌020 BBC TWO 22:00 THU 12 NOV The worlds of TV collide as stars from the BBC and ITV go head to head in this very special episode of University Challenge for Children in Need. Find out more

Stories     Continuing our support during lockdown - projects that your donations have helped How our Emergency Essentials Programme provides critical support during lockdown     Sneak peak of our children’s choir performing at Coventry Cathedral Win: Enter Zoe Ball's Superstar Prize Draw now Our Annual Duck Race Sweepstake - the ultimate virtual fundraiser 'A lifeline as our son fights leukaemia in pandemic'     How was Pudsey Bear created?     Bargain Hunt: Children in Need Special BBC ONE 12:15 FRI 13 NOV A look back at some of the famous faces who have taken part in the show. Plus, find out how Pudsey Bear was created. »     Available now     Radio 1‌'s Children In Need Takeover BBC SOUNDS Vick and Katie host a special edition of Life Hacks to celebrate this y‌ear's Children In Need. Speaking to the children who are being helped by charities across the country. Listen now Countryfile: Children in Need Ramble BBC iPLAYER The Countryfile team head out on a series of o‌ne-to-o‌ne rambles with inspiring young people from around the UK, all in aid of this y‌ear's Children in Need. Watch now