Andi Peters presents from various locations around the BBC, setting the scene and previewing Children in Need. There are guest appearances from Shane Richie, Mark Curry and Steve Cram, with Take That performing 'It Only Takes a Minute'.

Terry Wogan, Sue Cook and Andi Peters host the annual fundraising appeal for needy children all over the country.Features celebrity appearances from the Birds of a Feather actresses, and a song from Lesley Garrett.