The forty fourth BBC Children in Need star-studded telethon is almost upon us, with proceeds going to native charities and organisations that help youngsters and younger individuals throughout the UK.
Final 12 months, the occasion raised a large £33.5m and the organisers will probably be hoping to lift much more this 12 months.
As at all times, celebrities will probably be taking up private challenges and presenting the annual telethon to encourage the general public to open their wallets for the charity.
With dates and a number of the schedule already confirmed, right here’s what we we learn about Kids in Want 2024 up to now.
When is Kids in Want Day 2024?
Kids in Want’s telethon will air stay on BBC One and iPlayer at 7pm on Friday, November 15.
Additionally, you will be capable of catch up in a while iPlayer. The present will characteristic a number of the fundraising challenges native communities and celebrities alike are taking up to lift cash, in addition to showcasing the inspiring tales of younger people who find themselves helped by way of Kids in Want.
Who will current Kids in Want?
After collaborating in an ultramarathon final 12 months, Vernon Kay will be a part of the presenting line-up for BBC Kids in Want’s stay telethon in 2024.
Kids in Want presenters for 2024
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You can even anticipate different celebrities to make appearances in VTs or transient cameos to encourage donations.
What’s the Strictly Come Dancing competitors?
As Kids in Want organised by the BBC, loads of its reveals are getting concerned to assist increase cash.
Strictly is working a contest that may see the fortunate winner given two tickets to the Strictly Come Dancing grand last on Saturday, December 14 at Elstree Studios, in addition to an unique VIP backstage expertise on spin-off present It Takes Two and a two-night lodge keep, full with spa remedies, meals, and journey.
Which celebrities are taking up challenges?
After to Kay’s ultramarathon final 12 months, Paddy McGuinness is taking up a large bodily fundraising effort.
McGuinness’s Extremely Endurance Cycle Problem begins through the Radio 2 Breakfast Present on Monday, November 11.
You’ll be able to comply with his journey and apply for tickets to be on the end line in a particular occasion hosted by Zoe Ball in Glasgow here.
Elsewhere on the earth of Kids in Want, The One Show and BBC Radio 2 have teamed as much as welcome again the Problem Squad: a gaggle of 4 inspirational younger individuals who have benefitted from BBC Kids in Want funding.
They’re working with Alex Jones, Roman Kemp, and extra well-known faces – quickly to be introduced – to encourage extra individuals to hitch in on fundraising.
Countryfile can be organising its tenth ramble, coming to Derbyshire this 12 months. Even for those who’re not native, you may also organise your individual ramble to do your half for Kids in Want.
Extra occasions and challenges are positive to be introduced within the run-up to Kids in Want, and there’ll be some surprises on the evening.
