BBC Children in Need 2026 will be broadcast on BBC One on Friday, November 13 from 7pm, with a line-up of famous faces and live performances from MediaCityUK in Salford.
The three-hour show will feature celebrity guests, exclusive sketches, big surprises and Pudsey Bear. Owain Wyn Evans will be live in the studio after completing his 400-mile four nations cycle challenge, and the Children in Need choir will sing a medley live to help raise money for the charity.
Who is presenting the BBC show?
Alex Jones, Mel Giedroyc, Rylan, Sara Cox and Tyler West will team up on the night. It comes 12 months after BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show presenter Sara took part in her own challenge for the appeal, running five marathons in five days and raising millions.
To mark the start of this year's campaign, several of the stars visited St Andrew's Club in Westminster, a BBC Children in Need-funded youth project supporting children and young people in the local community.
Fundraising and impact
BBC Children in Need's 1,500 local charities and projects work throughout the UK to help children and young people overcome challenges, including those living in poverty, families in crisis, and children feeling sad, lost and alone.
Mel said: "BBC Children in Need has an incredible ability to bring people together to make a difference for children and young people across the UK. This year's Appeal is all about making sure every child has someone by their side when they need it most, and everyone can play a part in that."
Whether taking on a challenge, donating or supporting a fundraiser, every contribution helps provide vital support and opportunities for young people. Children in Need is on BBC One on Friday, November 13 at 7pm.
