See Pudsey wave on children's spectacular 'Do Something Different' on BBC-One.
Do Something Different – a seven hour show for children in need – comes back to BBC One at 7pm on Friday 20 November.
Sir Terry Wogan will be joined on the programme by Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon for a spectacular night of fun and fundraising.
They head a variety of entertainment acts, all doing their bit to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
Highlights on the night include:
• Live performances by Pixie Lott, Taylor Swift, Alesha Dixon, Spandau Ballet, Madness, Harry Connick Jr, Sugababes, Stereophonics, Little Boots, Paolo Nutini, Nolan Sisters, Westlife, Alison Moyet and Annie Lennox.
• A special edition of Lark Rise To Candleford, where Sir Terry makes a guest appearance at the village Post Office.
• A special performance from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
• The Dragons’ Den team don hard hats and overalls to help renovate a Children in Need community centre in London.
• The cast of The One Show recreate Fame; plus a musical extravaganza from Albert Square and the cast of EastEnders.
• An exclusive preview of the Doctor Who Christmas special.
• The animals from Walk On The Wild Side star in a Children in Need special sketch.
• Contributions from the cast of Merlin, Casualty and top TV detective, Poirot.
• Live performances on the night from the cast of The Bill, performing a Rat Pack classic, and Hollyoaks treating fans to a medley of Queen’s greatest hits.
• Appeal messages from a host of celebrities, including Lewis Hamilton and Lady Gaga.
• Stars of the West End will be live in the studio, including Jason Donovan with the cast of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert.
• Justin Lee Collins performs a live version of a Tom Jones classic.
• Around The World In 80 Days partners, John Barrowman and Myleene Klass, will do a live duet in the studio.
• And, of course, BBC newsreaders will perform a very, very special live performance.
The programme will also feature broadcasts from around the UK, as BBC presenters join their local communities to catch up with some energetic and creative fundraising exploits.
All those who step up to the challenge for Do Something Different or pick up the phone to pledge money for the BBC Children in Need Appeal will be part of a huge community of supporters who help make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
To get involved, and to download the toolkits and 2009 starter pack for fundraising, please click here:
Last year’s BBC Children in Need television broadcast raised £21 million pounds on the night and the 2008 total appeal eventually topped £38 million.
