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Timothée Chalamet among Hollywood stars and charity heroes stepping up for BBC Children In Need

Timothée Chalamet among Hollywood stars and charity heroes stepping up for BBC Children In Need

Summary

BBC Children In Need will air a three-hour live show on Friday from Salford, with celebrity appearances and fundraising challenges. The event supports more than 1,600 local charities and projects across the UK.

Key Facts

  • The live show will run on BBC One and iPlayer from 19:00 to 22:00 GMT.
  • Alex Jones, Mel Giedroyc, Rylan Clark, Sara Cox and Tyler West will host the programme.
  • Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Anya Taylor-Joy will take part in a prank interview with Rylan, aided by three children.
  • Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans is completing a 400-mile cycle challenge across Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales.
  • Four young people are taking part in personal challenges, including dancing, kayaking and a live performance.
  • The charity raised more than £45 million last year.
  • Blackpool Tower, the London Eye and Titanic Belfast will be lit in yellow for the event.
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