Pudsey Programming: the best TV and radio this autumn
Our Big BBC Children in Need Show is fast approaching (Friday 15th November, 7pm, BBC One). And you know what that means? There’s loads more amazing BBC Children in Need themed telly and radio on the horizon. Here’s what you can look forward to over the coming weeks…
The Challenge Squad
The epic Challenge Squad is made up of four inspirational young people who have benefitted from BBC Children in Need funding, who will be championed by Alex Jones and Roman Kemp as they undertake incredible personal challenges to help make a difference to young lives.
Follow along on The One Show from Wednesday 16th October, 7pm, BBC One
Countryfile Ramble
To celebrate their 10th ramble for BBC Children in Need, Countryfile are heading to The Peak District for a very special edition.
Sunday 3rd November, 5pm, BBC One
Paddy McGuinness’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge
Paddy will start his Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge during the Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Monday 11th November and will pedal almost 300 miles on a chopper bike, starting in Wrexham.
Listen from Monday 11th November on BBC Radio 2
Interior Design Masters
In this special edition of Interior Design Masters for BBC Children in Need, six of Britain’s favourite famous faces will be donning overalls, clambering up ladders and cracking open paint cans as they compete to create the best makeovers – all for a very good cause. This special episode will benefit the BBC Children in Need funded project, Sandwell Young Carers Project.
Tuesday 12th November, 8pm, BBC One
Bargain Hunt Special
Two teams of BBC daytime TV presenters battle it out to see who can make the most profits and raise money for Pudsey. Racing around the stalls at an antiques fair in Northamptonshire are Escape to the Country presenters, Nicki Chapman and Briony May Williams. Their opponents in blue are Homes Under the Hammer presenters, Martin Roberts and Jacqui Joseph. It all comes down to an action-packed auction when the teams’ items go under the hammer, all in aid of charity. In Essex, Briony meets a special nine-year-old girl who attends football sessions run by Colchester United Community Foundation. She learns how these accessible football sessions help young people with additional needs to relax, have fun and share their love of ‘the beautiful game’
Friday 15th November, 12.15pm, BBC One
Blue Peter LIVE from Salford
Blue Peter is live on BBC Children in Need Day with The Gladiators and Sophie Tea. Gladiator Steel will be attempting a record breaking moment in the studio. Social Media Star Sophie Tea is upcycling for BBC Children in Need. Shini and Joel take on a cycling challenge at Manchester velodrome and there will be a fantastic performance from Powerhouse Pom Cheer, an award winning squad from Salford.
Friday 15th November, 5pm, CBBC and BBC iPlayer
Our Big Show!
Join us live as Ade Adepitan MBE, Chris Ramsey, Lenny Rush, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes and Vernon Kay host our annual appeal show. Check back in soon for more exciting updates on this year’s big show!
Watch live on Friday 15th November, 7pm, BBC One
