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.

Seasons & Episodes

1980

1980 1 Episode

1981

1981 1 Episode

1982

1982 1 Episode

1983

1983 1 Episode

1984

1984 1 Episode

1985

1985 1 Episode

1986

1986 1 Episode

1987

1987 1 Episode

1988

1988 1 Episode

1989

1989 1 Episode

1990

1990 1 Episode

1991

1991 1 Episode

1992

1992 1 Episode

1993

1993 1 Episode

1994

1994 1 Episode

1995

1995 1 Episode

1996

1996 1 Episode

1997

1997 1 Episode

1998

1998 1 Episode

1999

1999 1 Episode

2000

2000 1 Episode

2001

2001 2 Episodes

2002

2002 1 Episode

2003

2003 1 Episode

2004

2004 1 Episode

2005

2005 2 Episodes

2006

2006 1 Episode

2007

2007 1 Episode

2008

2008 1 Episode

2009

2009 2 Episodes

2010

2010 2 Episodes

2011

2011 1 Episode

2012

2012 1 Episode

2013

2013 4 Episodes

2014

2014 1 Episode

2015

2015 3 Episodes

2016

2016 4 Episodes

2017

2017 8 Episodes

2018

2018 4 Episodes

2019

2019 8 Episodes

2020

2020 8 Episodes

The annual charity extravaganza, hosted by some of the biggest names in entertainment and packed full of exclusive sketches, music performances and special guests.

2021

2021 8 Episodes

2022

2022 4 Episodes

2023

2023 3 Episodes

2024

2024 5 Episodes

2025

0 Episodes

Key Information

Network BBC One
Type Scripted
Rating 6.0/10
Language EN
Country United Kingdom

Cast & Crew

Mel Giedroyc

Mel Giedroyc

Self

Ade Adepitan

Ade Adepitan

Self

Terry Wogan

Terry Wogan

Self

Tess Daly

Tess Daly

Self

Rochelle Humes

Rochelle Humes

Self

Graham Norton

Graham Norton

Self

Chris Ramsey

Chris Ramsey

Self

Marvin Humes

Marvin Humes

Self

Alex Scott

Alex Scott

Self

Fearne Cotton

Fearne Cotton

Self

Sue Cook

Self

Gaby Roslin

Gaby Roslin

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

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....

Children In Need has 46 seasons with 97 episodes.

Children In Need premiered on November 21, 1980.

Yes, Children In Need is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Children In Need originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Children In Need has a rating of 6.0/10 based on user reviews.