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The BBC's Children in Need appeal has got under way with a performance of the charity single Stay With Me by McFly. Stars from the worlds of music, sport, television and theatre have come together to help raise millions of pounds for the BBC's Children In Need.
Girls Aloud, Boyzone and the casts of EastEnders and Coronation Street are among the galaxy of stars taking part in the telethon. BBC news readers performed an Abba medley, while hosts Terry Wogan and Tess Daly took part in a special edition of Strictly Come Dancing.
Sir Terry Wogan is presenting the seven-hour show, alongside Fearne Cotton and Tess Daly. At 2330 GMT, the total raised had reached £15,709,376. Sir Terry failed to win, with judge Bruno Tonioli describing his dance as "a good performance for radio".
At 0100 GMT, the total raised in the telethon had reached £19,934,232.
Last year's Children in Need raised over £19 million on the night, with the final appeal total topping £37 million.
This year's appeal got under way at 1900 GMT with a performance of the charity single Stay With Me by McFly.
Sir Terry is presenting the seven-hour show with Fearne Cotton and Tess Daly.
In my experience, the British public always react best in stressful times and I know they won't forget the children Sir Terry Wogan Your pictures: Children in Need
Girls Aloud, Will Young, Alesha Dixon, the Sugababes and the casts of EastEnders and Coronation Street are among the galaxy of stars taking part.
Take That donated £250,000 after singing their new song Greatest Day.Take That donated £250,000 after singing their new song Greatest Day.
A spokesman for Take That said the money came from the Take That Trust - which has been boosted by £1 from each ticket from the band's last tour and most of the money from their Marks and Spencer modelling deal.A spokesman for Take That said the money came from the Take That Trust - which has been boosted by £1 from each ticket from the band's last tour and most of the money from their Marks and Spencer modelling deal.
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A special edition of Strictly Come Dancing saw Tess Daly trounce Sir Terry, whose dance was described by judge Bruno Tonioli as "a good performance for radio". Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond wore a dog collar to impersonate a miserable minister.
In my experience, the British public always react best in stressful times and I know they won't forget the children Sir Terry class="" href="/1/hi/in_pictures/7730682.stm">Your pictures: Children in Need Mr Salmond appeared in a BBC One Scotland sketch as the Rikki Fulton character the Rev IM Jolly.
Dressed in tight-fitting flares and platform boots, six BBC news readers, including Fiona Bruce and Nicholas Owen, put on their traditional musical performance, singing a variety of Abba hits this year.
The cast of ITV1's The Bill switched channels to perform a medley of Blues Brothers hits, including Jailhouse Rock.The cast of ITV1's The Bill switched channels to perform a medley of Blues Brothers hits, including Jailhouse Rock.
The cast of Coronation Street got into the spirit of things by taking some expert fashion advice from How To Look Good Naked's Gok Wan, who dressed in drag. Stars of music, TV and sport have been appearing to support the BBC's Children In Need appeal
Meanwhile, the cast of EastEnders performed a musical extravaganza and an exclusive preview of Doctor Who's Christmas episode has also been screened. Coronation Street stars got into the spirit of things by taking some expert fashion advice from How To Look Good Naked's Gok Wan, who dressed in drag.
'Stressful times' Meanwhile, the cast of EastEnders performed a musical extravaganza and an exclusive preview of Doctor Who's Christmas episode was screened.
BBC Radio 2 listeners raised just under £2m for the appeal. Presenter Chris Evans contributed £16,039 of his own money to round the total up to the million mark.BBC Radio 2 listeners raised just under £2m for the appeal. Presenter Chris Evans contributed £16,039 of his own money to round the total up to the million mark.
Listeners to Wake up to Wogan raised £500,000 by bidding in the Things Money Can't Buy auction.Listeners to Wake up to Wogan raised £500,000 by bidding in the Things Money Can't Buy auction.
Newsreaders in rehearsals for their performance
One anonymous caller bid £100,000 for a guitar master class with Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler.One anonymous caller bid £100,000 for a guitar master class with Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler.
Sir Terry said: "Everybody has been telling me this is a tough year.Sir Terry said: "Everybody has been telling me this is a tough year.
"But, in my experience, the British public always react best in stressful times and I know they won't forget the children.""But, in my experience, the British public always react best in stressful times and I know they won't forget the children."
Last year's Children in Need raised over £19 million on the night, with the final appeal total topping £37 million. This year's theme for the appeal, which raises funds for disadvantaged children and young people, is "do something different". Regional support
Sugar cube tower This year's theme for the appeal, which raises funds for disadvantaged children and young people, is "do something different".
Sir Terry failed to win the coveted Pudsey Cup
The Royle Family will make an appearance, while audiences can also bid for a watch belonging to James Bond star Daniel Craig.The Royle Family will make an appearance, while audiences can also bid for a watch belonging to James Bond star Daniel Craig.
There will be Children In Need-themed scenes from retro cop drama Ashes To Ashes, and the BBC's leading newsreaders will be putting on their traditional musical performance - re-enacting a scene from Mamma Mia! There will be Children In Need-themed scenes from retro cop drama Ashes To Ashes.
BBC stations across the UK will be supporting events at Television Centre in London with their own stunts. BBC stations across the UK will be supporting events at Television Centre in London with their own stunts and star appearances.
Boyzone played in Belfast, Charlene Spiteri entertained the audience in Glasgow, while the Stereophonics made an appearance in Cardiff.
In Southampton, Radio Solent presenter Jon Cuthill will try to break the Guinness World Record for the world's tallest sugar cube tower, while BBC WM breakfast show duo Phil Upton and Mollie Green will be serving up "Pudsey butties" at a cafe in Nechells, Birmingham.In Southampton, Radio Solent presenter Jon Cuthill will try to break the Guinness World Record for the world's tallest sugar cube tower, while BBC WM breakfast show duo Phil Upton and Mollie Green will be serving up "Pudsey butties" at a cafe in Nechells, Birmingham.
BBC Radio 2 broadcast a 13-hour music marathon on Friday, before handing over to the main appeal on BBC One at 1900 GMT.BBC Radio 2 broadcast a 13-hour music marathon on Friday, before handing over to the main appeal on BBC One at 1900 GMT.
You can send your Children in Need pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124. If you have a large file you can upload here.You can send your Children in Need pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124. If you have a large file you can upload here.
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