Published: 2 November 2023
The Live Show
A live entertainment extravaganza with three-hours of comedy, music and surprise guests, all to help raise vital funds for BBC Children in Need.
Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Lenny Rush and Alex Scott MBE present a jam-packed evening of sketches and performances featuring well-known faces as you’ve never seen them before.
Special brand-new sketches include:
A special-one-off Doctor Who scene starring the fourteenth Doctor, David Tennant. Fans can also catch a glimpse behind the scenes of making the scene in an exclusive episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed, which will be available on BBC iPlayer.
It’s mayhem in the MasterChef kitchen as John Torode and Gregg Wallace are joined by some of Britain's best-loved puppets all competing to cook and create a dish to win over the judges. Who will be crowned MasterChef Puppet Champion for BBC Children in Need?
The race is on for three pairs of TV characters in Race Across Yorkshire, a parody of the hugely successful Race Across The World. With cameos from Yorkshire icons and pitstops to earn cash along the way, who will make it to the town of Pudsey first?
In the studio, singer songwriter JERUB takes to the stage to perform his latest single ‘There Till The End’, the UK’s Junior Eurovision act STAND UNIQU3 sing their anthemic entry ‘Back to Life’, and Leigh-Anne who – having performed on BBC Children in Need with Little Mix many times - performs her track ‘My Love’ for the first time on TV.
The cast of the brand-new stage musical ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ perform a medley of songs from Stock Aitken Waterman acts (Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley etc.) including classic hit ‘Especially For You’, with a very special duo taking on one of the trio’s biggest hits...
To celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary, viewers will be treated to a British TV debut performance from Walt Disney Animation Studios upcoming film Wish, sung by West-End musical star Merryl Ansah. The amazing BBC Children in Need Choir is back, drawn from the Nations and Regions of the UK, to sing a heart-felt rendition of ‘You Raise Me Up’.
The One Show’s Challenge Squad, which features young people who’ve been supported by BBC Children in Need projects will culminate in live performances with special guest performers.
Celebrities take on The Graham Norton Show’s infamous Red Chair where a group of children have their hands on the lever to decide their fate.
The total raised by the Radio 2 challenge will be revealed - Vernon Kays’ ULTRA Ultramarathon Challenge.
Money raised through BBC Children in Need’s 2023 Appeal will help children and young people overcome the additional challenges they currently face, including supporting children and young people living in poverty, providing emergency support to families in crisis, providing comfort to children feeling sad, lost and alone, helping children overcome social injustice and supporting children to feel safe and secure.
Throughout the show, appeal films feature some of those whose lives have been changed through the support of BBC Children in Need, and the project workers who work tirelessly to help them.
More highlights from the evening will be announced in the coming weeks.
BBC Children in Need will air at 7:00pm on BBC One and will be available to catch up on BBC iPlayer.
Presenters Q&A
Ade Adepitan MBE
Tell us about your involvement in BBC Children in Need?
I’m presenting the live show. I’ve also grown-up watching BBC Children in Need and have reported on some of the projects. I was also a beneficiary when I was younger.
Have you ever completed/taken part in a BBC Children in Need charity fundraising?
I donated the first year’s profits from one of my books to BBC Children in Need,’ Cyborg Cat and the Night Spider’.
What do you enjoy the most about presenting the show?
There is a lot of excitement, a real buzz to presenting a live show. Everything happens in real time and you can see the money going up, as well as meeting lots of the contributors and beneficiaries.
You’ve presented the show before. Do you get nervous or excited before the show begins?
Nervous and excited. It’s a normal feeling presenting live tv – I’d be more worried if I didn’t feel nervous!
Describe the challenge of presenting such a long live TV show on BBC One’?
Stamina! You need a good sleep the night before. You have to constantly keep your wits about you to respond to any situation – it’s a big studio with lots of people – a mad circus!
What are you most looking forward to in the BBC Children in Need show?
I really enjoy meeting the contributors and the beneficiaries you see in the films, it’s really special to see them and their families face to face.
BBC Children in Need is iconic for people growing up in the UK so how does it feel presenting such a loved show?
I feel lucky and proud. It’s a privilege to be a part of TV history, being involved with this amazing night.
What words of encouragement would you give to all those fundraising this year?
The whole country is in awe and inspired by everyone trying to help those less fortunate than themselves, and the nation is behind them.
Does it amaze you how generous the public can be?
Yes, especially over the past few years – with covid and the cost-of-living crisis. The fact people are ready to put their hands in their pockets and give generously gives you faith in society. I was brought up that however tough life is, there is always someone in a worse off position to help. It’s really important to help people, if you can. The fact people give so generously is beautiful.
BBC Children in Need has been going for over 40 years. What is the secret of its appeal?
Its familiarity is one of the reasons people like it I think, it’s comforting. You recognise the format, and it reminds you of childhood. Despite the hard stories and the tough bits, it’s uplifting and makes you feel happy.
What would you say to viewers watching?
Please everyone, enjoy the show and give whatever you can.
Finally, how will you relax after the BBC Children in Need show?
An early night and maybe a pizza! I’m playing with my basketball team at the weekend and we’re defending our league championship, so I need to prepare for that!
Mel Giedroyc
Please can you give us your favourite memory from past BBC Children in Need shows?
Singing our BBC Children in Need Choir song (WHICH GOT TO NUMBER ONE!!) live on the night of the show will stay forever in my memory. It was a) utterly terrifying because I had to kick the whole song off with a little solo and b) incredibly emotional to be doing it on the actual night of BBC Children in Need, with everybody there. I just loved that choir and everyone in it. We had SO MUCH FUN as well as being rigorously put through our paces by Choirmaster, twisted Choirmaster, Gareth Malone OBE!
What is your favourite BBC Children in Need sketch from past years?
I’m a very big fan of the one where Sue and I got to meet C3P0 and R2D2. We actually wept; we were so emotional! It was a bit embarrassing, C3P0 didn’t know what to do. He’s not programmed to deal with perimenopausal outbursts...
Tell us about your involvement in BBC Children in Need?
I’m honoured to have been involved in BBC Children in Need for the last six years since 2017. I knew Sir Terry Wogan a bit - he’d always been incredibly supportive of Sue and me from when we started out on telly. So, it was both a joy and an honour to be involved in something which was so linked to him. And it continues to be such an important and brilliant charity, spotlighting and helping children all around the country - it is a marvellous and life-affirming night.
Have you ever completed/taken part in a BBC Children in Need fundraising?
Many, many cake stalls at school. Baking, setting up, laughing, (usually in the cold and rain) and being SO satisfied when every cake was sold!
What do you enjoy the most about presenting the show?
It’s a gig like no other. I love the excitement in the audience - people are really happy to be there in the studio - the vibe is extraordinary. I also love it when things fray just a bit at the edges- the nature of presenting a live show - it warms the co*ckles
Describe the challenge of presenting such a long live TV show on BBC One?
You have to pace yourself. Don’t go out of the traps at 200 per cent…try and back-foot it just a little and let it roll out in a relaxed way. Which is IMPOSSIBLE when the whole thing runs on excitement and adrenaline!
What are you most looking forward to in the BBC Children in Need show?
I love meeting the kids who come to the studio to be part of the show and part of the audience. They’re the best. They are literally jumping around with excitement. We host the show live from Salford which always makes the atmosphere that bit extra. There is A LOT OF NOISE!!
BBC Children in Need is iconic for people growing up in the UK so how does it feel presenting such a loved show?
I know that my kids have grown up watching the show, so I hope that’s a tradition which carries on today. I love the idea of children being inspired by other children, it makes for good adults, I think.
What words of encouragement would you give to all those fundraising this year?
GET SOME BANGING TUNES ON (if you can) and KEEP GOING!!!!!! YOU ARE ALL UTTERLY BRILLIANT AND WE LOVE YOU FOR DOING IT.
How important has the show been in helping all the families across the UK?
I don’t think you can really quantify the importance. I like the films where you revisit the projects that have been helped previously by the charity - that’s the proof that the money really does go to those who need it - and that it works. Every group or individual helped by BBC Children In Need is so carefully thought about, chosen and engaged with - it takes my breath away. It makes me very proud of the BBC too actually.
Does it amaze you how generous the public can be?
Every year. All these years of hardship - we are still having people dipping into their pockets. It makes me very proud of this country.
Everyone knows about the rising cost of living, what’s the message to people about why BBC Children in Need needs their support?
I think the message is that however much you can give, every penny matters. 50p is as important to us as £5,000.
Why does BBC Children in Need continue to matter?
Sadly, it is the case that a magic wand cannot be waved and all of the problems facing children will magically disappear. We have deeply entrenched issues with poverty in the UK. We have similar issues with health and social care which sometimes cannot be accessed by all of our children. The list is endless. Sadly, we live in a deeply flawed world, and BBC Children in Need is a vital safety net, haven, place of hope for many that the charity helps each year.
BBC Children in Need has been going for over 40 years. What’s the secret of its enduring appeal?
Children are at its heart. And we all want a better future for our children, surely?
What would you say to viewers watching?
Put your feet up, enjoy the show. Have a laugh, have a cry. And if you can give something, please do. Big or small - we’re not choosy!
Finally, how will you relax after the show ends ?
I will probably bounce around for a bit in Pudsey ears, shouting loudly and hugging everybody, before having a terrible crash at around midnight when I will need to be escorted home.
Jason Manford
Tell us about your involvement in BBC Children in Need?
Well, I will be hosting it for a second year, and it was an absolute privilege to do it last time. I got to see some of the great work that BBC Children in Need do across the country. I went to visit a couple of projects and hopefully will get to do that this year and do my bit of presenting with Mel. So, it is always a lovely show and it is in my home town, so it’s a real privilege to do it.
What do you enjoy the most about presenting the show and describe the challenge of presenting three hours of live TV on BBC One?
I mean it’s perfect for me because I’m a comedian, so I prefer live. I prefer just getting on and just going for it because that’s sort of what I do every night when I’m doing my stand-up. So, I prefer that rather than someone having a look at the edit and chopping out all the other bits. So, I like it, I like the excitement, the nerves. You know the fact that everyone else is nervous like there is a real buzz, real electricity in the room when you do live TV.
What are you most looking forward to on the night?
I think seeing the mad things that they put together, you know, the different TV shows that do their bits. Looking forward to seeing whatever comedy there is. There was some really funny stuff last year. Seeing that and seeing the great work that BBC Children in Need do and being involved in that.
What words of encouragement would you give to all those fundraising this year? Everybody knows of the rising cost of living. What’s the message to people about why Children in Need needs their support?
Well, what I have always seen in this country is people who have the least to donate often donate the most and more regularly. So, the show is essentially saying what we said last year, which is: 'No-one wants your last fiver, only donate if you can afford it.’ There is a cost of living crisis, but if you have a few quid, then maybe consider giving it to BBC Children in Need. It goes to some great causes. It’s one of the best charities and that’s why it is such a treat to do.
Does it amaze you how generous the public can be?
Every time it always knocks you out, doesn’t it? It’s unbelievable the millions that people manage to find and just knowing that it goes to such wonderful causes gets you through.
BBC Children in Need has been going for over 40 years. What is the secret of its appeal?
I think it’s a good mix. It doesn’t forget that it’s an entertainment show and it has to be entertaining otherwise people wouldn’t watch it, but it does a nice mix of finding those great stories, those inspiring stories, meeting great people who might not usually have a voice. It’s rare that you get to have a good laugh with lots of people you know off the telly, and also know that you’re helping people, so it’s a nice position to be in.
What’s your favourite memory from past BBC Children in Need programme?
I guess it was all Terry Wogan. He was such a presenting legend, to be even in his shoes, and even Graham Norton’s shoes, for even a couple of years has been a real treat. So, I think watching those guys, the best in the business, do this fantastic job for such a wonderful cause.
What would you say to viewers watching?
I would say look, it’s a tough time, bills are going up, mortgage rates are going up, rent is going up, everything is going up. So, it’s tough out there and no one wants your last fiver. If you only have a fiver in your wallet, keep it and use it for yourself. You need it. But if you have got a bit of extra cash or you found some down the back of your sofa or you got a little bonus at work, whatever it is, just maybe don’t have a latte this week and throw that in. It’s amazing how many little amounts from so many people can amount to such an amazing thing. So, it is lovely to be a part of.
Chris Ramsey
Please can you give us your favourite memory from past BBC Children in Need shows?
Mason Mount pretended to be a wax work figure last year and attempted to fool groups of school kids who came in to get their photos taken with it… and it may be the greatest acting ever done by a professional footballer. What a guy!
What is your favourite BBC Children in Need sketch from past years?
Hands down, my favourite sketch of all time was last year’s Call Centre sketch with Lenny and Pudsey (and all the other fantastic celebs) but Lenny completely stole it for me. As a presenter, we get sent the sketches ahead of the night, and I honestly must have watched it about five times!
Tell us about your involvement in BBC Children in Need?
I have had the honour of being part of the presenting team for three years now, this will be my fourth, so obviously I’ve been involved quite a bit, but last year I got to go to one of my local BBC Children in Need funded projects, Kids Kabin. It’s amazing to see the fantastic workplaces like this do with the help of donations to BBC Children in Need.
Have you ever completed/taken part in a BBC Children in Need fundraising?
We used to do it all the time at school! That’s why being part of the main show still feels so surreal! BBC Children in Need was always a big part of school when I was younger.
What do you enjoy the most about presenting the show?
It’s honestly a joy from start to finish. The whole production and the team involved from the ground up are phenomenal, my fellow presenters are the absolute best in the business, and you know it’s all to raise money for incredible causes… It’s really the best job on TV! I literally moved a full arena show to a different day when I was asked to BBC Children in Need again… that’s how much I enjoy it!
You’ve presented the show before - do you get nervous or excited before the show begins?
You always get nervous… then you get even more nervous if you aren’t nervous! You start to think “why am I not nervous?! What’s going on!?” It’s a huge show at the end of the day. But the team and everyone involved are top class, so you know nothing major is going to go wrong… you just need to remember where to stand and make sure you can read the autocue!
Describe the challenge of presenting such a long live TV show on BBC One’?
It absolutely flies by! Literally feels like about 15 minutes. It’s so much fun and so well run that it just breezes past and by the time you are really enjoying yourself it’s time to hand over to Mel, Lenny and Jason!
What are you most looking forward to in the BBC Children in Need show?
I just love seeing how much we have raised. The totaliser is my favourite bit by far - that’s what it’s all about in the end.
As a parent, which are the BBC Children in Need appeal films that make you cry?
You get sent the films in advance as a presenter, and it’s a good job too, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to speak on the night. They all get me. They used to make me cry in the past, but since becoming a father, it’s even worse. But if they make me cry, then they are doing their job, and helping us raise vital money for children who really need it… and that’s what it’s all about.
BBC Children in Need is iconic for people growing up in the UK so how does it feel presenting such a loved show?
Still hasn’t sunk in, four years in. I would have never dreamed when I was watching it as a kid that I’d be on the other side of the camera, presenting it. It’s never going to feel normal to me.
What words of encouragement would you give to all those fundraising this year?
You’re absolutely incredible for giving it a go. Don’t worry about how much you raise, it’s all about taking part and having fun to help make a difference when it is needed most!
How important has the show been in helping all the families across the UK?
The money and awareness raised by BBC Children in Need is immeasurable in my opinion. I myself had absolutely no idea how many projects and families are supported in my local area alone. It’s the reason it’s a national institution, it’s iconic and it’s priceless, as long as the families need it, long may it continue.
Does it amaze you how generous the public can be?
Every year! It’s incredible. We always say, “we know times are hard” and they are! For so many people, but every year we are absolutely blown away by the generosity and compassion of the public. It’s humbling.
Everyone knows about the rising cost of living, what’s the message to people about why BBC Children in Need needs their support?
If you can help, please do. It’s always greatly appreciated, no matter how small the donation. If you can’t, please don’t worry… just enjoy a cracking night of entertainment that we have planned for you.
Why does BBC Children in Need continue to matter?
Because, sadly, there are children and families that need the help and support of others, on a massive national scale. And as long as they need the help, BBC Children in Need will be there. And I’ll be on that TV reading all those text and phone numbers out for as long as they’ll have me. It’s really important and it’s an honour and a privilege to be part of.
BBC Children in Need has been going for over 40 years. What’s the secret of its enduring appeal?
It might be Pudsey you know! Most iconic bear in history! Everyone loves him and everyone knows what he represents.
What would you say to viewers watching?
We really hope you enjoy the show, and if you are watching it and feel like you can give a couple of quid to help out, then please do. We will be telling you how you can donate all the way throughout the show! But if you can’t, just sit back, relax and enjoy the cracking night we have planned for you!
Finally, how will you relax after the BBC Children in Need show?
I do the early shift, so I usually end up getting out of the studio and watching the rest of the show!
Lenny Rush
What was your reaction when you first heard BBC Children in Need wanted you to be a co-presenter on the show?
Well, it was a massive shock, but the best shock ever, because obviously BBC Children in Need is one of the most well-known shows on British telly and I think it is such a great time for such a great cause. So, I am very excited.
What have your friends and family said about you presenting this year?
Well, it’s been really the same reaction as me, so happy. So happy that I have been asked because as I said it’s such a great show for such a great cause. I still can’t believe it and can’t wait to do it and I think they can’t wait to see me on it.
How big of an event is BBC Children in Need to your friends and people your age?
I think it can be bigger for children, because at school you have Pudsey days where everyone goes in with the Pudsey ears and you donate to BBC Children in Need. So, when I told them, I think they were shocked but in a good way, in a happy way.
Do you have any particular memories of watching BBC Children in Need?
I’ve watched it pretty much every year. The most special year for me was last year because I did the office sketch. I played the grumpy boss, bossing the celebrities around. So, I think because I had watched so many years before that, seeing myself on BBC Children in Need was a bit of a proud moment. So last year was the most special for me and most memorable.
What is your favourite BBC Children in Need memory whilst watching?
Diversity - they always get the crowd going with their amazing performances and favourite sketch would have to be Graham Norton’s red chair.
What does BBC Children in Need mean to you?
It means a lot really, because it’s such an important cause and such a great time. It means a lot to me because of the different charities so I think this will be a memorable one for me.
What do you hope that this BBC Children in Need will achieve?
Hopefully, the same amount of donations it gets every year. I do know I don’t need to hope because it will be just as good as all the other years. Just as happy and just as much fun with just as good a cause. The cost-of-living crisis is hard, but people still find the strength and courage to donate to such a lovely charity.
Where does being a co-presenter on BBC Children in Need rank in your stellar career so far?
Number one! Yes definitely. I can’t wait, I am buzzing.
Have you ever completed or taken part in the BBC Children in Need fundraising?
I have, when I was younger at school. Putting the Pudsey ears on with the spotty socks. One year we didn’t have any spots, but of course it was BBC Children in Need, so we had to do it. So, we made our own spots and stuck them all over me.
Do you think it will be a bit of a challenge presenting live on BBC One?
Yes, I’m nervous about it but I am so excited for it. I think once I’ve done it, I am going to be so happy I have done it and it will be such an achievement. And what better thing to host than BBC Children in Need?
What are you most looking forward to in the show?
Watching the inspirational stories. As much of a fun day it will be a great day to recognise all the amazing people out there.
BBC Children in Need is iconic for people in the UK, so how do you feel presenting such a loved show?
BBC Children in Need goes through generations, so my generation, my mum’s, and her mum’s generation. So, it is such an honour to have been asked as it is such an important task. I don’t know why they trust me with it.
What words of encouragement would you give to all fundraisers right now?
Honestly, what they are doing is amazing, they have taken the time to raise money for such an important cause - you are an inspiration, you are legends and heroes.
Everyone knows about the rising cost of living so what’s the message to people why BBC Children in Need? Why do they need your support?
It needs it more than ever. It is a hard one because BBC Children in Need needs it more than ever now, but it is harder to donate now because of the cost-of-living crisis. But people realise how important BBC Children in Need is, so they still find a way to donate. Honestly, even the smallest donation can make a difference if everyone does it.
What would you say to viewers watching?
Enjoy, donate and have fun!
Finally, how are you going to relax after the show?
I don’t think I will be able to relax because I will be buzzing and so excited. But maybe a nice long warm bath, candles and everything.
Alex Scott MBE
Tell us about your involvement in BBC Children in Need?
I’m so happy to be returning as a presenter for BBC Children in Need and to welcome Lenny Rush to the presenting team this year. It’s always a highlight of the year for me. I can’t wait!
What do you enjoy the most about presenting the show?
I look forward to it every year and having a live audience with us always makes it extra special. The whole evening is honestly just magical, and it means so much to me to be presenting again with such an incredible presenting team. BBC Children in Need will always hold a special place in my heart, the stories from the incredible children and the generosity of the British public never ceases to amaze me. I feel very honoured to be presenting another incredible night of fundraising.
You’ve presented the show before. Do you get nervous or excited before the show begins?
A bit of both to be honest! The night is always so much fun, but I also want to do my best to help raise as much as possible and make the night as special as it can be.
Describe the challenge of presenting such a long live TV show on BBC One’?
For me it’s all about the preparation - I like to make sure that I’m always super prepared for everything I do to make sure that I can do the best job I can on the night. It’s different for every show but I’ll be reading through the scripts, researching etc. ahead of the show. I’ll also probably be listening to some 90’s RnB backstage while I get ready to get me in the zone.
What are you most looking forward to in the BBC Children in Need show?
Raising as much as we can! In true BBC Children in Need style there will be lots of brilliant sketches, some very special editions of the programmes we know and love and also some stellar performances from special guests. This year is set to be bigger than ever so I’m looking forward to it all really.
BBC Children in Need is iconic for people growing up in the UK so how does it feel presenting such a loved show?
Honestly, to be asked to present BBC Children in Need again is such a huge honour.
What words of encouragement would you give to all those fundraising this year?
Thank you! You’re making such an incredible difference. Your generosity and time will be helping to change the lives of children and young people all over the UK.
How important has the show been in helping all the families across the UK?
It’s been fundamental in helping families, raising over £1 billion for children and young people facing challenges and issues in every corner of the UK ...and long may that continue.
Does it amaze you how generous the public can be?
Every single year! I can’t put into words how amazing it is to be part of such a special night. Thank you all so much for continuing to support the incredible work that BBC Children in Need do.
Everyone knows about the rising cost of living, what’s the message to people about why BBC Children in Need needs their support?
Your support, during such a difficult time for so many means more now than ever. We will forever be grateful! BBC Children in Need exists to change the lives of children and young people across the UK and it’s there for children when they need it the most. Your support means that they can keep striving towards their vision that every child is supported to thrive and be the best they can be.
Why does BBC Children in Need continue to matter?
Because every child deserves the chance to thrive, to feel safe and supported and ultimately be the best that they can be and have the childhood that they deserve.
BBC Children in Need has been going for over 40 years. What’s the secret of its enduring appeal?
Isn’t that incredible?! I don’t think you could really put that into words. I think we all just want to do what we can to help and support each other.
Please can you give us your favourite memory from past BBC Children in Need shows?
There are so many! The amazing Sir Terry Wogan, the Pudsey challenges, all the BBC Children in Need mashups and The Repair Shop is one of my favourites - there’s so many to choose from. Each year the show is incredible.
What would you say to viewers watching?
Make sure you tune in for an amazing night of entertainment, some inspiring stories from some amazing children around the nation, generosity, and a lot of fun! Every donation makes a difference and means so much, especially at a time when so many people are struggling, we thank you all!
Finally, how will you relax after the show?
The show is so inspiring and emotional - I will call my mum straight after the show. It always makes me so grateful for the important people in my life.
ENDS
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About BBC Children in Need
BBC Children in Need’s vision is that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential. The charity will realise this vision by supporting, promoting and publicising work that addresses the challenges that children and young people face and work that builds their skills and resilience.
BBC Children in Need’s 1,700 local charities and projects work tirelessly in every corner of the UK to help children & young people overcome the additional challenges they currently face, including supporting children and young people living in poverty, providing emergency support to families in crisis, providing comfort to children feeling sad, lost and alone, helping children overcome social injustice and supporting children to feel safe and secure again.
Further information on BBC Children in Need can be found at www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk
