Key Highlights
- The 2025 Appeal Night will feature comedy, music and special collaborations from Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators, and The Apprentice.
- Pudsey and pals will host the live entertainment extravaganza to raise funds for children and young people across the UK.
- Viewers can expect performances and moments that include Paddy McGuinness, Lenny Rush, Big Zuu, and BBC Children in Need supporters like Lewis Capaldi.
- The event aims to bring together families to enjoy special moments while raising crucial funds for charity.
Entertainment Extravaganza Aims to Raise Funds for Charity
The eagerly awaited BBC Children in Need 2025 Appeal Night, set to air on Friday, November 15 at 7 pm, promises a night of entertainment and heartwarming moments. This year’s event will feature an impressive lineup of celebrities, including Strictly Come Dancing stars, The Apprentice participants, and well-known personalities from various TV shows.
The appeal night is hosted by a team of beloved presenters: Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Paddy McGuinness, Lenny Rush, and Big Zuu. These hosts will lead the audience through an evening filled with sketches, performances, and special moments designed to inspire viewers to donate funds that will make a life-changing difference for children in need.
Pudsey Bear’s Return and Special Performances
Children in Need has become synonymous with Pudsey Bear and the annual appeal night. This year is no different, as Pudsey and his friends return to bring autumn cheer to living rooms across the nation. Highlights include a special appearance by Big Zuu on CBeebies Bedtime Story, where he will be joined by children from a theatre project at Z-arts in Manchester to bring a story to life.
Challenging Celebrities and Unique Collaborations
The entertainment extravaganza is packed with unique collaborations. For instance, viewers can look forward to seeing an Apprentice rarity where Lord Sugar faces a grilling from new junior apprentices. Additionally, the highly anticipated festive episodes of The Celebrity Apprentice: Christmas Specials will give 12 celebrities a chance to create festive biscuits for BBC Children in Need.
The evening also features a heartwarming performance by Tom Fletcher and his son alongside the McPhilharmonic Orchestra.
This is the first time Fletcher performs with his young son, making it both an exciting and memorable event. The duo will perform “Thread of Hope,” a song written by Fletcher especially for Pudsey and the Thread of Hope project.
Raising Funds Through Personal Challenges and Performances
The appeal night is not just about entertainment; it’s also about fundraising. Sara Cox, who completed her gruelling 135-mile challenge across five marathons in Children in Need week, will reveal how much she has raised for the cause. This challenge reflects the spirit of giving and community support that BBC Children in Need strives to inspire.
The One Show Challenge Squad, a group of inspirational young people supported by BBC Children in Need, will also take on personal challenges during the appeal night. Kat and Eloise will perform a special duet with Sam Ryder, while Eloise throws herself into a musical theatre challenge on skates with the cast of Starlight Express.
Call to Action for Viewers
BBC Children in Need’s 2025 Appeal Night is more than just entertainment; it’s a call to action. The aim is not only to raise funds but also to bring families together and inspire them to make a difference in the lives of children and young people. By tuning in on November 15, viewers can enjoy an evening filled with laughter, music, and heartwarming stories, all while supporting a worthy cause.
BBC One and BBC iPlayer will broadcast the event live at 7 pm on Friday, November 15, ensuring that everyone across the nation has the opportunity to participate in this incredible appeal night.
For those unable to watch live, recordings will be available on BBC iPlayer for later viewing. The power of unity and support is undeniable, as millions come together to make a difference through the magic of entertainment.
