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This year ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need will be the biggest ever with not just the famous Annual Appeal night, but also a massive spread of associated programming across ´óÏó´«Ã½ television and radio.

The Appeal, which takes place on 18 November, will kick off with a special edition of ´óÏó´«Ã½ One's The One Show to launch one of television's most watched nights of the year. This year there are also dozens of complementary, Children in Need-inspired programmes being broadcast, including:

Children in Need Rocks Manchester – a host of music stars brought together by Gary Barlow, including Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Snow Patrol and surprise guests will perform from M.E.N. Arena (17 November, ´óÏó´«Ã½ One, Radio 1)

Strictly Come Dancing from Wembley Arena – in aid of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need (19 November, ´óÏó´«Ã½ One)

DIY SOS: The Big Build – Nick Knowles brings a community together to undertake a massive renovation project in aid of Children in Need (´óÏó´«Ã½ One)

Only Connect – Children in Need special (´óÏó´«Ã½ Four)

QI – Children in Need special on the theme of infancy (´óÏó´«Ã½ One)

CBeebies – Cerrie Burnell encourages CBeebies viewers to "Jump up and Dance" with a special song to raise money for Children in Need

Mastermind – Children in Need special, (´óÏó´«Ã½ Two)

Countryfile – have announced the winners of their annual calendar competition and it's now on sale in aid of Children in Need (´óÏó´«Ã½ One)

Bargain Hunt – Children in Need special (´óÏó´«Ã½ One)

Blue Peter – have launched their "Bake a Difference" campaign, encouraging children to bake in aid of Children in Need (´óÏó´«Ã½ One)

The Big Performance – Gareth Malone coaches 10 kids to perform live on Children in Need's Appeal Show with a national link-up to children's choirs around the nation (´óÏó´«Ã½ Two, ´óÏó´«Ã½ One)

Deadly Art – will create a special piece of artwork which will be transformed into a Christmas card in aid of Children in Need. (C´óÏó´«Ã½)

The Chris Moyles Show – live from the north on November 17 and 18 either side of Children in Need Rocks Manchester (Radio 1)

The Surgery – will be presenting a Children in Need special (Radio 1Xtra)

Radio 2 – as always Radio 2 are rallying round with a huge fundraising campaign for Children in Need

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show – team will trying to top the magnificent million they raised last year

Weekend Wogan – Sir Terry Wogan will be taking his show to the Savoy Theatre for a glitzy Children in Need special on 30 October. He will also host Auction for Things Money Can't Buy on Weekend Wogan on Sunday 13 November

Children in Need Jukebox – listeners will be able to pledge from 50p upwards for a record/dedication in support of Children in Need, and every show will have a very special guest (Friday 18 November, all day, Radio 2)

Woman's Hour – will be running a Children in Need-themed play about a children’s hospice (Radio 4)

The Richard Bacon Show – will broadcast live from the M.E.N. for Children in Need Rocks Manchester, and Tony Livesey will also be broadcasting from the event. There will also be news coverage and updates from the event on Radio 5 Live, who will also be broadcasting features about ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need Projects, including a documentary about teenage gang culture

Radio 6 Music – will be holding auctions in aid of Children in Need

´óÏó´«Ã½ Local and Nations Radio – will be supporting the appeal with loads of fundraising initiatives including a sing-a-long version of Grease from cinemas across the country

Scheduling details and further information on coming highlights of the appeal night itself will be confirmed in coming weeks.

Notes to Editors

´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need currently makes grants to 2,000 voluntary projects, community groups and registered charities who offer practical, lasting support to children and young people experiencing poverty, deprivation or homelessness, suffering from illness, abuse, distress, or neglect, living with learning difficulties, sensory or physical disabilities, or behavioural or psychological disorders.

Every year, thanks to public donations and the amazing efforts of fundraisers, schools, businesses and corporate partners, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need is able to make a difference to thousands of young lives.

For every penny donated to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need, a penny goes to projects helping disadvantaged children and young people right across the UK, this is because the charity uses its investment income and gift aid to cover running costs.

The ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need Appeal is a charity registered in England and Wales (802052) and Scotland (SC039557) whose aim is to make a positive change to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

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