Lineup Unveiled for BBC Children in Need Appeal Show

A lineup of stars is set to present the annual BBC Children in Need appeal show on BBC One next month, as they help raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the U.K.

The event will be hosted by Tess Daly, Ade Adepitan, Graham Norton, Mel Giedroyc and Marvin and Rochelle Humes. Comedian Tom Allen will also be taking on hosting duties this year as he joins the BBC Children in Need presenting lineup for the first time. The event will be broadcast live from the BBC’s Elstree studios on Friday, November 15.

With live performances, sketches, music acts, fundraising films and guest appearances from some of the nation’s most popular stars, the night is set to have fundraising events for the whole family. BBC Children in Need relies on the generosity and creativity of the thousands of supporters and fundraisers who raise millions for the charity every year. To date, the U.K. public has raised over £1 billion ($1.3 billion) for children and young people facing hardship across the U.K.

Kate Phillips, controller of entertainment commissioning for the BBC, said: “We have so many exciting things in store for viewers this year and I’m incredibly pleased to welcome Tom Allen as he joins this outstanding roster of talent who have offered their support to help raise money for BBC Children in Need. Every year I’m continuously amazed by the remarkable efforts of supporters across the U.K. who go above and beyond for the charity and the generosity of BBC viewers. We are hugely grateful.”