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Watch: Children in Need 2026... in 90 seconds

Watch: Children in Need 2026... in 90 seconds

Summary

Children in Need 2026 raised almost £40 million by the end of its Friday-night live programme. The funds will support disadvantaged young people across the United Kingdom, and the total is expected to increase as more donations arrive.

Key Facts

  • The fundraiser had collected almost £40 million by the end of the live programme.
  • The money will support disadvantaged young people across the United Kingdom.
  • BBC Radio 2 host Owain Wyn Evans raised more than £3.8 million through his challenge.
  • Evans cycled almost 400 miles from Glasgow to Cardiff, travelling through all four UK nations.
  • Actors Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, along with stars of Dune: Part 3, pranked presenter Rylan Clark.
  • Children helped carry out the prank on Rylan Clark.
  • The fundraising total is expected to rise as more money comes in.
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