Children in Need 2017 latest: Night breaks all previous records with over £50 million raised
Get the latest updates here
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Children in Need this year promises a bounty of treats and surprises, especially for fans of Strictly Come Dancing, Doctor Who, and Eastenders. It's a night when everyone comes together - stars, viewers, charity workers - in an effort to use television's bountiful platform to do good.
Children in Needis on BBC One from 7.30pm until 10pm. It will then switch to BBC Two from 10pm until 10.40pm, before returning to BBC One from 10.40pm until 12.30am. There will also be a One Show special from 7pm until 7.30pm.
Tess Daly and Ade Adepitan will kick off the show, followed by Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc, with Rochelle and Marvin Humes then taking over presenting duties.
More follows...
Our contestants are: Rylan, Maya Jama, Giles Coren, Chizzy Akudolu, Rosemary Shrager, Kem Cetinay, and John Thomson.
They are... maybe not doing so well. But, it's all for charity! And fun!
Some extremely awkward banter between John and Anne there - he calls her Edna Mole after saying the age difference (he's 48, she's 73) would put him off any potential relationship. Ouch!
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments