Children in Need presenting line-up revealed for 2018
The beeb have revealed this years line up of presenters for BBC Children In Need.
“I love presenting the live show of BBC Children in Need, and I look forward to welcoming Rob Beckett to the team in what will be a night full of celebrating some of most brave and inspirational children.” – Graham Norton
Stand-up comedian and presenter Rob Beckett is set to join Graham Norton, Tess Daly, Mel Giedroyc, Ade Adepitan, Rochelle and Marvin Humes in presenting the 2018 appeal show on BBC One.
Broadcast live from the legendary BBC’s Elstree studios – which have been home to some of Britain’s biggest stars and programmes over their 104 years in operation, first as movie studios and later television facilities for ATV, Central Television – and since 1984 the BBC.
The centre will come to life with the charity telethon on Friday, November 16th, the night will feature an all-star line-up as they work together to help raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
Rob Beckett is joining in the fundraising.
Last year the five-hour entertainment romp was presented by Tess Daly and Ade Adepitan, Mel Giedroyc and Graham Norton, and Rochelle and Marvin Humes, who were joined by Matt Edmondson. There was music from Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Sam Smith, The Vamps and Katie Melua.
Other highlights included a musical medley from the cast of EastEnders; a singing and dancing performance from 2016’s Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba; and Peter Kay and co-star Sian Gibson exclusively announcing new Car Share specials.
Blue Peter presenters Radzi Chinyanganya, Mark Curry, Konnie Huq, Diane-Louise Jordan, Anthea Turner and Tim Vincent all took to the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor for this year’s special with Mark and professional dancer Amy Dowden emerging triumphant.
The 2017 total raised was announced as £60.7 million as donations and fundraising income continued to pour in following the telethon which culminated with an on-the-night total of £50.1 million.
“I am so excited to be presenting BBC Children in Need this year. It’s a British institution and a wonderful charity, so to be asked to help out is a huge honour. My parents are gonna be bursting with pride. I also get to meet Pudsey! I can’t wait!” – Rob Beckett
EastEnders gave their all for the 2017 appeal with a musical extravaganza.
Blue Peter, which turned 60 on Monday (Oct 15th), sparkled with a Strictly special last year.
Singer Niall Horan supported the cause on the roof of ITV.
Anne Robinson revived the Weakest Link quiz for the fundraiser.
