BBC Children in Need - Season 17 / Year 1996

BBC Children in Need - Season 17 / Year 1996

Season 17 / Year 1996

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DatesOct 12, 1996 - Jul 15, 1997
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Episodes

The Curtain Riser
Year 1996Episode 110 min

The Curtain Riser

Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin present the first of series of programmes leading up to this year's Children In Need night, looking at how much money was raised last year and various fundraising schemes.

Oct 12, 1996
The First Act
Year 1996Episode 210 min

The First Act

Ainsley Harriott looks at fundraising schemes for this year's Children in Need event, with guests Boyzone and members of the England football team.

Oct 19, 1996
The Show Must Go On
Year 1996Episode 310 min

The Show Must Go On

Gaby Roslin presents a programme in the run up to the annual Children In Need night. Guests include Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Spice Girls.

Oct 26, 1996
Brings the House Down
Year 1996Episode 410 min

Brings the House Down

Cheryl Baker reports from Wenlock School, Luton which is staging Pudsey the Musical. Chris Jarvis presents a fundraising A-Z guide.

Nov 2, 1996
Waiting in the Wings
Year 1996Episode 510 min

Waiting in the Wings

Terry Wogan presents the latest programme in the run up to this year's Children in Need, reporting on how rest of the BBC are joining in.Guests include Ed Stewart, Bill Wyman, Michael Flatley and the Spice Girls.

Nov 9, 1996
The Showstopper
Year 1996Episode 615 min

The Showstopper

Terry Wogan and Gabby Roslin present a programme leading to this year's appeal.Special guests include the Spice Girls, the Animal Hospital team, Wet Wet Wet, Bruce Forsyth, Boyzone and Charles Aznavour.

Nov 16, 1996
The Encore
Year 1996Episode 720 min

The Encore

In the last run-up programme before Friday's extravaganza, Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin introduce favourite moments from last year's event.The show includes a report on how Marianne Tees won an opportunity to co-present, as well as reports on fundraising.

Nov 17, 1996
22/11/1996
Year 1996Episode 8385 min

22/11/1996

Annual fundraising programme - hosted by Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin- featuring news of how last year's money was spent plus contributions from stars of TV, stage and screen.

Nov 22, 1996
Spring Special
Year 1996Episode 925 min

Spring Special

Terry Wogan, Gaby Roslin and Ainsley Harriott present highlights of last year's Children In Need appeal, with guest presenter Marianne Tees.

Jul 15, 1997

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