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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.The BBC's Children in Need appeal has got under way with a performance of the charity single Stay With Me by McFly.
The telethon will involve Take That, Girls Aloud, Boyzone and the casts of EastEnders and Coronation Street. Girls Aloud, Boyzone and the casts of EastEnders and Coronation Street are among the galaxy of stars taking part in the telethon.
It will also feature a special edition of Strictly Come Dancing and a preview of Doctor Who's Christmas episode.
Sir Terry Wogan is presenting the seven-hour show, alongside Fearne Cotton and Tess Daly. At 2200 GMT, the total raised had reached £11,461,855.Sir Terry Wogan is presenting the seven-hour show, alongside Fearne Cotton and Tess Daly. At 2200 GMT, the total raised had reached £11,461,855.
Take That donated £250,000 after singing their new song Greatest Day.
A spokesman for Take That said £1 from each ticket from their last tour and most of the money from their Marks and Spencer modelling deal was donated to Children in Need.
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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".
In my experience, the British public always react best in stressful times and I know they won't forget the children Sir Terry Your pictures: Children in Need
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.
Meanwhile, the cast of EastEnders performed a musical extravaganza and an exclusive preview of Doctor Who's Christmas episode has also been screened.
'Stressful times'
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. One anonymous caller bid £100,000 for a guitar master class with Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler. 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.
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. 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".
Newsreaders in rehearsals for their performance
This year's theme for the appeal, which raises funds for disadvantaged children and young people, is "do something different".
Sugar cube towerSugar cube tower
McFly opened the show with the official Children in Need single, and Tess Daly beat Sir Terry in a Strictly Come Dancing special. 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 the cast of EastEnders will perform a musical extravaganza. 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!
A special edition of Coronation Street will also be broadcast, when Gok Wan turns up by accident on the Street. The fashion stylist transforms the factory into an episode of How to Look Good Naked.
The cast of ITV1's The Bill will switch channels to perform The Blues Brothers, while there will be Children In Need-themed scenes from retro cop drama Ashes To Ashes.
The BBC's leading newsreaders will be putting on their traditional musical performance - re-enacting a scene from Mamma Mia!
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.
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 is broadcasting a 13-hour music marathon on Friday, before handing over to the main appeal on BBC One at 1900 GMT.BBC Radio 2 is broadcasting 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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