BBC kicks off annual Children In Need special

The BBC Children In Need entreaty amusement has returned to TV screens for its yearly fundraising efforts.

The foundation nighttime is being hosted by BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay, The Saturdays prima Rochelle Humes, Paralympian Ade Adepitan, TV presenter Mel Giedroyc, comedian and podcaster Chris Ramsey and Bafta TV award-winning histrion Lenny Rush.

The three-hour special, filmed unrecorded from MediaCityUK successful Salford, volition beryllium be filled with star-studded sketches, philharmonic acts and surprises from a big of celebrities.

Doctor Who fans volition beryllium treated with a peculiar auction arsenic good arsenic the 15th incarnation of the Time Lord, Ncuti Gatwa, introducing an exclusive preview from the upcoming Christmas special.

Stars of the BBC’s Gladiators volition diagnostic successful the amusement “as you’ve ne'er seen them before” portion the Strictly Come Dancing professionals volition beryllium joined by animated TV canine Bluey.

The amusement volition besides uncover the full raised by Paddy McGuinness from his BBC Radio 2 ultra endurance rhythm challenge, which saw him question done 3 nations and 8 counties.

The TV presenter and vigor big completed his 300-mile foundation rhythm thrust from Wales to Scotland alongside Sir Chris Hoy, who helium said was akin to “having a kickabout with Ronaldo” aft the challenge.

Children In Need funds household centres, assemblage spaces, younker clubs and refuges, stateless shelters, hospices and helplines crossed the UK.