BBC Children in Need - Season 30 / Year 2009
Season 30 / Year 2009
Episodes
Appeal Night: Part 1
Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon launch a spectacular party for Pudsey, as Alesha and the stars of Strictly Come Dancing get the party started with a dazzling show-opener. The magic is back as Merlin conjures up some wizard ideas for this year's appeal, and get ready for a world exclusive as the official Children in Need single is launched.
A very important patient at Holby General raises the temperature for the cast of Casualty, Britain's favourite boy band JLS get pulses racing with a special live performance, and comedian Peter Kay makes an appearance. Plus, watch out for a unique bite-sized episode of Walk on the Wild Side.
The stars of Hollyoaks rock TV Centre with their tribute to Queen, there is an exclusive sneak-peek at the Doctor Who Christmas special, and music from American superstar Taylor Swift.
Appeal Night: Part 2
The fundraising continues as the One Show team roll on their leg-warmers to re-enact the iconic street dance from Fame, the stars of Dragons Den roll up their sleeves to restore an activity centre for disadvantaged children and the four balladeers, Westlife, are live in the studio.
Sir Terry Wogan causes a stir when he turns up as the new squire in Lark Rise to Candleford, Sun Hill songsters The Bill perform a Rat Pack classic, and Gary Barlow, who rocked the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Children in Need, is sure to raise the roof and the total when he brings on the big cheque.
The cast of EastEnders celebrate the Magic of Motown in Albert Square, and the BBC Newsreaders are joined by surprise guests to create a headline-grabbing music and dance spectacular.
Appeal Night: Part 3
The party continues with music from pop princess Pixie Lott, a rousing Children in Need performance from Justin Lee Collins and double-trouble from impressionists Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson.
The king of the crooners, Harry Connick Jnr, sings live in the studio. There's an appearance from legendary detective Hercule Poirot, and tune in for a true classic from comeback sensations Spandau Ballet.
With music marathons for this year's appeal taking place all over the UK, watch out for special performances from Paolo Nutini, David Gray and Annie Lennox.
Appeal Night: Part 4
As soon as the curtains come down in the West End, it is the tradition for the stars to race to TV Centre to perform for Children in Need. This year, the advantage is with the cast of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, who have their own bus!
Plus, songs from Madness, James Morrison, Sugababes and an unmissable performance from the newly-reformed Nolans, as well as murder and mayhem when Taggart and Rebus clash in a mini detective drama.
The stars party on across the country, with music from Little Boots, Stereophonics, Ronan Keating, Paloma Faith and Alison Moyet, and the grand total for Children in Need's 30th fundraising spectacular is revealed.
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