Children in Need
Season 2021
The annual BBC telethon for its own children's charity. Every BBC local and national radio and television station gets involved. Your only chance to see Auntie Beeb's top newsreaders and political pundits in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) revival, including Jeremy Vine in "The Narrator's" stockings and suspenders.
Where to Watch Season 2021
8 Episodes
- The Great Rickshaw Relay ChallengeE1
The Great Rickshaw Relay ChallengeThe Rickshaw Challenge for BBC Children in Need is back with an exciting new twist for 2021 in this one-off special. As the challenge enters its 11th year, Matt Baker and a team of five young people, all of whom have been supported by projects funded by BBC Children in Need, take on a relay-style ride through their hometowns and other places across the UK that hold a particular significance for them. The programme also celebrates the history of this much-loved BBC Children in Need staple, while at the same time raising life-changing money for the charity as part of its 2021 Appeal. - Dr Alex: Our Mental Health CrisisE2
Dr Alex: Our Mental Health CrisisDr Alex George follows the journeys of young people across the UK who are living with mental health issues. He explores the wide range of difficulties they face and finds out how local charities, including projects funded by Children in Need, are making a difference. As an A&E doctor and the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Alex has seen at first hand the effects of the pandemic on young people's mental wellbeing, but he never thought they would affect his own family. But in July 2020, Alex's 19-year-old brother Llyr, who had been struggling with anxiety during lockdown, took his own life. This poignant film is his response. - Live Show - Scotland
E6Live Show - ScotlandJackie Bird presents her 21st appeal show live from BBC Scotland’s headquarters in Glasgow. She is joined by a host of famous faces to help raise money to support young people across the country. There is comedy from Scot Squad’s favourite traffic cops McKirdy and Singh, Judy Murray attempts to find her 'other' son Duncan’s special skill, and Des Clarke invites some special guest comedians to help him out with a special Children in Need version of Breaking the News, plus music from former postman Nathan 'Wellerman' Evans and acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald. - The Big Welsh Round-Up
E8The Big Welsh Round-UpComedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean returns to present BBC Children in Need 2021: The Big Welsh Round-Up. Kiri finds out how people across the nation have been raising money for this year's appeal and how the money donated has benefited projects and young people in Wales. There is live music, a host of celebrity messages and a very special virtual choir, featuring children from north and south Wales singing this year's Children in Need song.
