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Children in Need, the BBC's annual telethon, has raised millions of pounds for charity on a fun-filled night.Children in Need, the BBC's annual telethon, has raised millions of pounds for charity on a fun-filled night.
EastEnders, Strictly Come Dancing and Dragon's Den stars appeared early on the seven-hour show, hosted by Alesha Dixon, Sir Terry Wogan and Tess Daly.EastEnders, Strictly Come Dancing and Dragon's Den stars appeared early on the seven-hour show, hosted by Alesha Dixon, Sir Terry Wogan and Tess Daly.
Peter Kay joined dozens of children's TV characters to launch the official single and dance group Diversity spiced up the BBC newsreaders' routine.Peter Kay joined dozens of children's TV characters to launch the official single and dance group Diversity spiced up the BBC newsreaders' routine.
Some £18.8m has already been raised, with the aim to match last year's £38m. The £20.3m raised was just short of the total reached last year.
Other highlights included an exclusive preview of the Doctor Who Christmas episode, stars of Hollyoaks performing a tribute to Queen and appearances from boy bands Westlife and JLS.Other highlights included an exclusive preview of the Doctor Who Christmas episode, stars of Hollyoaks performing a tribute to Queen and appearances from boy bands Westlife and JLS.
Sir Terry Wogan and Peter Kay promoted the new charity recordSir Terry Wogan and Peter Kay promoted the new charity record
Dixon had joined the stars of Strictly Come Dancing to get the seven-hour show under way with a dazzling routine.Dixon had joined the stars of Strictly Come Dancing to get the seven-hour show under way with a dazzling routine.
Kay then performed alongside The Animated All Star Band, which features more than 100 characters from shows including The Woodentops, Bagpuss, Thunderbirds, The Wombles and Postman Pat.Kay then performed alongside The Animated All Star Band, which features more than 100 characters from shows including The Woodentops, Bagpuss, Thunderbirds, The Wombles and Postman Pat.
It features a medley of material from the Beatles, Take That, Chumbawamba and others.It features a medley of material from the Beatles, Take That, Chumbawamba and others.
Among the show's other early highlights was Adrian Chiles joining fellow presenters from the One Show to give a gaudy rendition of Fame.Among the show's other early highlights was Adrian Chiles joining fellow presenters from the One Show to give a gaudy rendition of Fame.
Meanwhile, the Dragons' Den team donned hard hats and overalls to help renovate a Children in Need community centre in London.Meanwhile, the Dragons' Den team donned hard hats and overalls to help renovate a Children in Need community centre in London.
Sir Terry showed off his acting talent in a special edition of period drama Lark Rise to Candleford, while there were musical contributions from the casts of soap operas EastEnders and The Bill.Sir Terry showed off his acting talent in a special edition of period drama Lark Rise to Candleford, while there were musical contributions from the casts of soap operas EastEnders and The Bill.
For their segment, the residents of Albert Square took to the street for a highly-choreographed medley of Motown hits.For their segment, the residents of Albert Square took to the street for a highly-choreographed medley of Motown hits.
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Stars have come out to support BBC Children In NeedStars have come out to support BBC Children In Need
BBC newsreader Kate Silverton acknowledged that she and colleagues, Susanna Reid, Sophie Raworth and Fiona Bruce were "out of our comfort zone" when singing and dancing to Beyonce's Crazy In Love and Single Ladies.BBC newsreader Kate Silverton acknowledged that she and colleagues, Susanna Reid, Sophie Raworth and Fiona Bruce were "out of our comfort zone" when singing and dancing to Beyonce's Crazy In Love and Single Ladies.
They were joined on stage by some of their male colleagues before going head-to-head with Diversity for a dance-off to top off the annual showstopper.They were joined on stage by some of their male colleagues before going head-to-head with Diversity for a dance-off to top off the annual showstopper.
A string of musical acts including Madness, Spandau Ballet, Annie Lennox and David Gray also took to the stage.A string of musical acts including Madness, Spandau Ballet, Annie Lennox and David Gray also took to the stage.
Millions raisedMillions raised
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".