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Children in Need show kicks off Children in Need show kicks off
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Children In Need, the BBC's annual charity telethon, has kicked off at Television Centre in London.Children In Need, the BBC's annual charity telethon, has kicked off at Television Centre in London.
Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing and EastEnders stars will be part of the seven-hour show, hosted by Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon.Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing and EastEnders stars will be part of the seven-hour show, hosted by Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon.
Comic Peter Kay unveiled this year's official single, while JLS and Spandau Ballet were due to perform. Comic Peter Kay has unveiled this year's official single, a medley featuring material from the Beatles, Take That, Chumbawamba and others.
Organisers are hoping to repeat the success of last year's programme, which raised more than £38m overall. Organisers are hoping to match last year's show, which raised some £38m.
Highlights this year include an exclusive preview of the Doctor Who Christmas episode and a performance from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing.Highlights this year include an exclusive preview of the Doctor Who Christmas episode and a performance from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
Sir Terry will appear in a special edition of period drama Lark Rise to Candleford, while the BBC newsreaders will contribute their customary musical skit.Sir Terry will appear in a special edition of period drama Lark Rise to Candleford, while the BBC newsreaders will contribute their customary musical skit.
The show boasts a preview of David Tennant's penultimate Doctor WhoThe show boasts a preview of David Tennant's penultimate Doctor Who
The Dragons' Den team will be seen renovating a community centre in London, while the hosts of The One Show will recreate a scene from Fame.The Dragons' Den team will be seen renovating a community centre in London, while the hosts of The One Show will recreate a scene from Fame.
An early highlight of the broadcast was Peter Kay's charity single, which saw the comedian perform with a host of familiar children's TV characters.An early highlight of the broadcast was Peter Kay's charity single, which saw the comedian perform with a host of familiar children's TV characters.
Under the name The Animated All Star Band, the track features more than 100 characters from shows down the ages.Under the name The Animated All Star Band, the track features more than 100 characters from shows down the ages.
The Woodentops, Bagpuss, Thunderbirds and The Wombles are featured alongside more modern creations like Postman Pat.The Woodentops, Bagpuss, Thunderbirds and The Wombles are featured alongside more modern creations like Postman Pat.
The song itself is a medley featuring material from tracks by the Beatles, Take That, Chumbawamba and others.The song itself is a medley featuring material from tracks by the Beatles, Take That, Chumbawamba and others.
Motown medleyMotown medley
The show will also include musical contributions from the casts of soap operas EastEnders, Hollyoaks and The Bill.The show will also include musical contributions from the casts of soap operas EastEnders, Hollyoaks and The Bill.
For their segment, the residents of Albert Square are taking to the street for a highly-choreographed medley of Motown hits.For their segment, the residents of Albert Square are taking to the street for a highly-choreographed medley of Motown hits.
It follows Thursday's transmission of a Children in Need charity concert, held last week at the Royal Albert Hall in London, that featured performances from Take That, Robbie Williams and Sir Paul McCartney.It follows Thursday's transmission of a Children in Need charity concert, held last week at the Royal Albert Hall in London, that featured performances from Take That, Robbie Williams and Sir Paul McCartney.
The programme, which also saw rap star Dizzee Rascal perform with Dame Shirley Bassey, drew an audience of 6.1m, according to early overnight figures.The programme, which also saw rap star Dizzee Rascal perform with Dame Shirley Bassey, drew an audience of 6.1m, according to early overnight figures.
Children in Need has raised more than £525m for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK since the first appeal was held in 1980.Children in Need has raised more than £525m for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK since the first appeal was held in 1980.
Earlier this month, Sir Terry said he planned to continue presenting the annual event "until hell freezes over".Earlier this month, Sir Terry said he planned to continue presenting the annual event "until hell freezes over".