BBC Children In Need is back with Owain Wyn Evans embarking on his mammoth fundraiser ahead of the 2026 live show
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Children In Need is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year.
And now as Owain Wyn Evans kicks off his mammoth cycle challenge for 2026, the countdown is well and truly on for this year’s big show on BBC One.
People across the country will be taking part in their own fundraisers to help boost the coffers of the appeal, which believes every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive and be the best they can be.
BBC Children in Need’s 1,500 local charities and projects work tirelessly throughout the UK to help children and young people overcome the additional challenges they currently face.
Among those the appeal helps are those living in poverty, providing emergency support to families in crisis, providing comfort to children feeling sad, lost and alone, helping children overcome social injustice and supporting children to feel safe and secure again.
When can I watch Children In Need 2026?
Children In Need 2026 will be broadcast on BBC One on Friday, November 13 from 7pm. The show will run for three hours when there will famous faces, dazzling performances, exclusive sketches, big surprises and Pudsey Bear, live from MediaCityUK in Salford.
The One Show Challenge Squad tackle new challenges to make a difference to other young lives and Owain Wyn Evans is live in the studio after his 400-mile four nations cycle challenge. Plus, the Children in Need choir sing a medley live to help raise money for the charity.
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Who is presenting the BBC show?
Alex Jones, Mel Giedroyc, Rylan, Sara Cox and Tyler West will team up on the night. It comes 12 months after BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show presenter Sara took part in her own mega challenge for the appeal when she ran five marathons in five days, raising millions and becoming a national treasure in the process.
To mark the start of this year’s campaign, several of the stars visited St Andrew’s Club in Westminster, a BBC Children in Need-funded youth project supporting children and young people in the local community.
Mel said: “BBC Children in Need has an incredible ability to bring people together to make a difference for children and young people across the UK. This year’s Appeal is all about making sure every child has someone by their side when they need it most, and everyone can play a part in that.
“Whether you take on a challenge, donate or support a fundraiser in your community, every contribution helps provide vital support and opportunities for young people. Let’s get behind BBC Children in Need and help make this year’s Appeal the biggest yet!”
Children In Need is on BBC One on Friday, November 13 at 7pm