BBC Children in Need Season 2012 Episode 1 - Appeal Night: Part 1

Airdate: 2012-Nov-16

Episode summary:

7.30-8.00The 2012 spectacular gets underway. Our host for the night, Sir Terry Wogan, is joined by Fearne Cotton, Tess Daly and a whole host of stars, all out in force in support of disadvantaged children across the United Kingdom.The world's biggest boy band, One Direction, get the fundraising party started with a bang! We have an exclusive look at Doctor Who, and discover where the Doctor has been since he was last on our screens.8.00-8.30Ann Widdecombe and Russell Grant unite in the ballroom for an unforgettable dance-off in a very special Strictly Come Dancing.8.30-9.00Next up is a world exclusive, as Children In Need reveals the first glimpse of the Doctor and his brand new companion together for the first time as we have a peek at the Doctor Who Christmas special. Choir supremo Aled Jones has the daunting task of uniting thousands of children all over the UK to sing live in a mass nationwide choir. Plus Pudsey Bear gets to dance with his new namesake - Pudsey the dog, winner of Britain's Got Talent 2012.9.00-9.30We have another world exclusive - the return of Britain's biggest girl band, Girls Aloud, who perform the CIN single Something New live on stage.9.30-10.00Zara Phillips, Tom Daley, Ellie Simmonds and a host of stars from London 2012 do their thing in a fun-filled music video, and Susan Boyle and Girls Aloud perform in the studio.

About BBC Children in Need series:

Children in Need provide grants to projects in the UK which focus on children and young people who are disadvantaged. We are local to people in all...Show more >