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Children In Need 2026 Appeal Raises £38.7 Million

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This year's BBC Children in Need appeal has raised £38,720,170 for young people across the UK, the charity confirmed after Friday night's live show. Rylan, Sara Cox, Mel Giedroyc, Alex Jones and Tyler West hosted from MediaCityUK in Salford. Highlights included Dune stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Anya Taylor-Joy pranking Rylan, while Pudsey Bear spoke to viewers for only the second time ever.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 November 2026 at 12:18

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