Pudsey Programming: the best TV and radio this autumn
Our Big BBC Children in Need Show is fast approaching (Friday 17th November, 7pm, BBC One). And you know what that means? There’s loads more amazing BBC Children in Need themed telly and radio on the horizon. Here’s what you can look forward to over the coming weeks…
The Challenge Squad
The epic Challenge Squad is made up of four inspirational young people who have benefitted from BBC Children in Need funding, who will be championed by Jermaine Jenas, Alex Jones, Roman Kemp and Vernon Kay as they undertake incredible personal challenges to help make a difference to young lives.
Follow along on The One Show from Thursday 19th October, 7pm, BBC One
Countryfile Ramble
We loved seeing everyone out and about for Ramble Weekend this year!
See how the Countryfile team got on with their rambles with youngsters supported by BBC Children in Need in a special Sunday night documentary.
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
Game On! For BBC Children in Need
Join Vick Hope and Stefan Powell as they host LIVE from Nottingham’s Esports arena, welcoming guest stars and the UK’s most famous gamers to take on gaming challenges with members of the public.
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
Michael Ball chats to the Young Fundraiser of the Year finalists
Join Michael Ball to hear from the three finalists of this year’s Young Fundraiser of the Year Award, before he awards the winner live on our Big Show.
Listen now on BBC Sounds
Vernon Kay’s Ultra Ultramarathon
Radio 2’s Vernon Kay will be put to the test in a series of marathons and ultramarathons across four days in November, all to raise money for BBC Children in Need’s 2023 Appeal.
Listen from Tuesday 14th November on BBC Radio 2
DIY SOS The Big Build – BBC Children in Need Special with BBC Radio 2
In what will be the 10th build for BBC Children in Need, DIY SOS will build a bespoke children’s counselling and therapy centre for Treetops Hospice in Risley, Derbyshire.
Watch on Thursday 16th November, 9pm, BBC One
Bargain Hunt: BBC Children in Need Special
Christina Trevanion and Pudsey host an action-packed celebrity showdown in Malvern, Worcestershire, with TV chefs Jean-Christophe Novelli and Rustie Lee battling it out against musicians Heather Small and Rick Wakeman. To highlight one of the many projects funded by BBC Children in Need, Jean-Christophe, meets an 11-year-old girl with complex medical conditions and autism, whose life has been transformed by a black Labrador called Luna, provided by a charity called ‘Dogs For Autism’ .
Watch on Friday 17th November, 12.15pm, BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Blue Peter: BBC Children in Need Special
We go behind the scenes of the BBC Children in Need studio with the stars of the show. Plus, we’ll see the moment this year’s winner of the Young Fundraiser of the Year Award found out from Blue Peter presenter Joel Mawhinney that he’d won.
Watch on Friday 17th November, 5pm, CBBC and BBC iPlayer
Our Big Show!
Join us live as Ade Adepitan MBE, Alex Scott, Chris Ramsey, Jason Manford, Lenny Rush and Mel Giedroyc host our annual appeal show. Check back in soon for more exciting updates on this year’s big show!
Watch live on Friday 17th November, 7pm, BBC One
