Children In Need 1980
What is Children In Need?
BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK charity. Since its inception in 1980, it has been a prominent fundraising initiative.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 97
- First aired
- Nov 21, 1980
- Networks
- BBC One
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 97 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK charity. Since its inception in 1980, it has been a prominent fundraising initiative. The charity raises funds to benefit disabled children and young people in the UK. A key aspect of the charity is its annual telethon, which is televised on BBC One and BBC One HD. The telethon is typically held in November and airs from 7:30pm until 2am. The charity's mascot is Pudsey Bear. Terry Wogan has been a long-standing host of the charity's events. BBC Children in Need is one of three high-profile British telethons, the others being Red Nose Day and Sport Relief, which support the Comic Relief charity.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the long-running BBC UK charity telethon dedicated to changing the lives of young people.”
- Features an annual telethon highlight
- Supports disabled children and young people
- Limited details provided in the available synopsis
Watch it if you want to learn about the BBC charity telethon supporting young people.
The programme focuses on a charity supporting disabled children and young people in the UK.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 1 episodes
- E1 Live Telethon 1980 Nov 21, 1980
Season 2 · 1 episodes
- E1 Live Telethon 1981 Nov 20, 1981
Season 3 · 1 episodes
- E1 Live Telethon 1982 Nov 26, 1982
Season 4 · 1 episodes
- E1 Live Telethon 1983 Nov 25, 1983
Season 5 · 1 episodes
- E1 Live Telethon 1985 Nov 23, 1984
Frequently asked questions
What is Children In Need?
It is the BBC's UK charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and young people across the country.
When did it begin?
It has been raising funds since 1980.
Who is the mascot?
Pudsey Bear is BBC Children in Need's mascot.
Who is a long-standing host?
Terry Wogan is a long-standing host.
When is the annual telethon held?
The annual telethon is held in November and televised on BBC One and BBC One HD.