Children In Need (1980-2024) - 2017 Episodes and Ratings

BBC Children in Need live telethon to entertain the nation while raising money for children and young people across the UK. Expect exclusive sketches and live music.

A star-studded line-up celebrates the decade which saw BBC Children in Need's first major appeal. Hosted by Fearne Cotton and Sara Cox, with Roman Kemp capturing all the excitement backstage, this spectacular fundraiser includes performances from a-ha, Bananarama, Boy George, Erasure, Europe, Imagination, Jason Donovan, Katrina, Louisa Johnson, Mica Paris, Nick Heyward, OMD and UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey. So dust off your shoulder pads, pull on your legwarmers and join in with the audience, who will be dancing the night away to a whole host of 80s classics.

Documentary presenting powerful testimonies from children who have experienced the death of a parent, as well as some who are preparing for this possibility. Every day in the UK over a hundred children face the death of their mum or dad. This film for BBC Children in Need features a group of seven- to seventeen-year-olds who have been bereaved, and a few who are facing the death of a parent. In their own words, these brave children share their heart-wrenching experiences and memories, with the aim of helping other young people who are facing a similar situation. Many of the contributors in the film have received counselling, and some of the children and young people have been helped by projects around the UK supported by BBC Children in Need.

The Queen of Mean Anne Robinson returns for a special celebrity edition of the Weakest Link for Children in Need. Seven brave celebrities, including actor John Thomson, Love Island winner Kem Cetinay, chef Rosemary Shrager, actress Chizzy Akudolu, columnist Giles Coren and presenters Rylan Clark-Neal and Maya Jama, face the wrath of Anne as they work as a team and attempt to answer a series of general knowledge questions to win up to £15,000 for the charity. However, only one can win - six will leave with nothing as round by round their teammates vote them the weakest link.

Relive all the best bits from Children in Need 2017 as Ade Adepitan presents highlights from the appeal night. Including a musical extravaganza from the cast of EastEnders, Blue Peter presenters past and present battling it out on the Strictly dance floor, a sneak peak at the Christmas special from Doctor Who and music from Rita Ora and the cast of Annie, plus a whole lot more.

Lucy Owen and Josie d'Arby host a star-studded event from the BBC Studios, Cardiff, with a packed line-up of music and incredible stories of children and young people who have been helped by your donations. Well-known faces including actor Richard Mylan and boxer Lee Selby meet some inspirational characters who have been supported by projects across Wales. Meanwhile, joining Lucy and Josie for Pudsey's party will be musical guests Only Men Aloud, DIY SOS's Nick Knowles with his band, and The Voice finalists Into The Ark and Pembrokeshire rising star Betsy. There are also be two special performances, including Over the Rainbow by the Children in Need massed children's choir.

Jackie Bird presents a special round-up of all the best bits from Friday night's Children in Need extravaganza plus an extended look at how the charity supports young people in Scotland.

Jo Scott and Barra Best introduce highlights from this year's Children in Need fundraising extravaganza. Expect all the fun with Pudsey and our fundraisers, plus a sprinkling of stardust from our musical guests, including the wonderful Children in Need choir. We also take a look at how your donations help in Northern Ireland.