Children in Need: Strictly, Outnumbered and Doctor Who stars appear in annual charity show
The young actors from the TV comedy Outnumbered have now reached their twenties.
Stars from shows like Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators, Outnumbered, and Doctor Who are uniting to support this year's Children in Need fundraising campaign.
The exciting live entertainment event will air on BBC One this Friday, featuring three hours filled with comedy, music, and special guests.
The three-hour program features a lineup of stars including Graham Norton, the band Girls Aloud, Kylie Minogue, Gary Oldman, and Hugh Bonneville.
BBC Radio 2 host Paddy McGuinness will be in the studio in Salford after finishing a five-day cycling adventure on a children's Chopper bike. This challenge successfully raised over £7.5 million for charity.
'It's a privilege': Paddy McGuinness finishes charity cycling event.
McGuinness will find out his total amount raised during the main Children In Need television broadcast, following his arrival at the finish line in Glasgow earlier that same day.
The 51-year-old, who previously hosted Top Gear and Question of Sport, began his journey from Wrexham, which is nearly 300 miles away, on Monday.
The star from Bolton shared that he felt inspired to take on the challenge after meeting individuals who had gained from initiatives supported by BBC Children in Need.
Co-host Vernon Kay attended a project in Bolton that was funded by Children In Need.
This year's televised fundraiser is being presented by Ade Adepitan, Chris Ramsey, and Rochelle Humes, with the support of Vernon Kay, Mel Giedroyc, and Lenny Rush.
One of the standout moments features Ncuti Gatwa, known for his role in Doctor Who, unveiling a sneak peek of the upcoming Christmas special.
The cast of the sitcom Outnumbered will come together again for a sketch, in preparation for their upcoming holiday special.
Audiences can look forward to an appearance by the cast of Gladiators, along with a unique performance from Strictly Come Dancing, featuring the dancers alongside the beloved animated character Bluey.
Girls Aloud are launching the official single for Children In Need as a heartfelt tribute to Sarah Harding.
A significant highlight is expected to be the debut of this year's Children in Need music video, featuring a reimagined version of Girls Aloud's "I'll Stand By You." Notably, the lead vocals for this rendition are performed entirely by the late Sarah Harding, who was a member of the band.
The ballad was first launched as a song for Children In Need back in 2004, where it reached the number one spot on the UK charts for two consecutive weeks.
The latest version features Harding's recently unearthed solo performance, accompanied by previously unseen archival video footage. Harding passed away in 2021 at the age of 39.
Additionally, on Friday, singer Ella Henderson will be performing, and pop icon Kylie has prepared a special message.
Gary Oldman expressed his wish that his nighttime tale "provides comfort, inspiration, and a sense of hope for the children and families who are watching."
Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman has narrated a unique bedtime story for the CBeebies program.
Children In Need is the BBC's charitable initiative aimed at supporting underprivileged kids and teenagers throughout the UK.
The event from last year generated £33.5 million. To date, Children in Need has collected over £1 billion for various charities and initiatives since its initial major fundraising campaign in 1980.
