The forty fourth BBC Youngsters in Want star-studded telethon is almost upon us, with proceeds going to native charities and organisations that assist kids and younger individuals throughout the UK.
Final yr, the occasion raised a large £33.5m and the organisers shall be hoping to boost much more this yr.
As all the time, celebrities shall be taking up private challenges and presenting the annual telethon to encourage the general public to open their wallets for the charity.
With dates and a few of the schedule already confirmed, right here’s what we we learn about Youngsters in Want 2024 to this point.
When is Youngsters in Want Day 2024?
Youngsters in Want’s telethon will air reside on BBC One and iPlayer at 7pm on Friday, November 15.
Additionally, you will be capable to catch up in a while iPlayer. The present will characteristic a few of the fundraising challenges native communities and celebrities alike are taking up to boost cash, in addition to showcasing the inspiring tales of younger people who find themselves helped by way of Youngsters in Want.
Who will current Youngsters in Want?
After participating in an ultramarathon final yr, Vernon Kay will be a part of the presenting line-up for BBC Youngsters in Want’s reside telethon in 2024.
Youngsters in Want presenters for 2024
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You may also count on different celebrities to make appearances in VTs or transient cameos to encourage donations.
What’s the Strictly Come Dancing competitors?
As Youngsters in Want organised by the BBC, loads of its exhibits are getting concerned to assist elevate cash.
Strictly is operating a contest that may see the fortunate winner given two tickets to the Strictly Come Dancing grand remaining on Saturday, December 14 at Elstree Studios, in addition to an unique VIP backstage expertise on spin-off present It Takes Two and a two-night resort keep, full with spa therapies, meals, and journey.
Which celebrities are taking up challenges?
After to Kay’s ultramarathon final yr, Paddy McGuinness is taking up a large bodily fundraising effort.
McGuinness’s Extremely Endurance Cycle Problem begins in the course of the Radio 2 Breakfast Present on Monday, November 11.
You possibly can observe his journey and apply for tickets to be on the end line in a particular occasion hosted by Zoe Ball in Glasgow right here.
What’s the Women Aloud Youngsters in Want music?
This yr’s model will characteristic lead vocals from unique band member Sarah Harding, who handed away from breast most cancers in 2021. The that includes vocals had been found earlier this yr when the band was placing collectively archive materials for the world tour.
Proceeds from the only will profit BBC Youngsters in Want initiatives working with kids in communities throughout the UK going through a wide range of challenges, together with these supporting kids with most cancers.
A deal with for Physician Who followers
Followers of the long-standing BBC drama Physician Who can bid at an public sale. Plus, the fifteenth Physician – Ncuti Gatwa – will introduce a world unique preview from the upcoming Physician Who Christmas Particular.
Plus, Gatwa shall be introducing an unique preview from the present’s upcoming Christmas particular.
Elsewhere on the earth of Youngsters in Want, The One Present and BBC Radio 2 have teamed as much as welcome again the Problem Squad: a bunch of 4 inspirational younger individuals who have benefitted from BBC Youngsters in Want funding.
They’re working with Alex Jones, Roman Kemp, and extra well-known faces – quickly to be introduced – to encourage extra individuals to hitch in on fundraising.
Countryfile can be organising its tenth ramble, coming to Derbyshire this yr. Even for those who’re not native, you can even organise your personal ramble to do your half for Youngsters in Want.
Extra occasions and challenges are certain to be introduced within the run-up to Youngsters in Want, and there’ll be some surprises on the night time.
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