What time is BBC's Children in Need on tonight, and what can viewers expect on the schedule?

BBC's Children in Need returns to our screens tonight (13 November), with a host of famous faces joining forces for the annual fundraising extravaganza.

From musical performances and exclusive sketches to a hilarious prank involving some of Hollywood's biggest stars, there's plenty for viewers to look forward to.

Here's everything you need to know about this year's appeal show, including when and where to watch it.

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What time is the BBC's Children in Need 2026 on TV?

Children in Need 2026 will air live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7pm tonight.

Broadcasting from MediaCityUK in Salford, the three-hour special is set to conclude at 10pm.

Who is hosting BBC's Children in Need 2026?

Alex Jones, Mel Giedroyc, Rylan Clark, Sara Cox and Tyler West will be on hosting duties for this year's appeal show.

What's on the lineup for BBC's Children in Need 2026?

Hollywood stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Anya Taylor-Joy will be joining in the fundraising fun as they play a prank on unsuspecting presenter Rylan.

What initially appears to be a dream interview with the cast of Dune: Part Three soon takes an unexpected turn.

Meanwhile, the cast of the stage production of High School Musical will perform alongside 16-year-old Zoe, a member of The One Show's Challenge Squad.

Fellow Challenge Squad member Serena, 22, will also take to the stage in front of the live studio audience.

The much-loved Children in Need choir will make a welcome return, while viewers can expect surprise celebrity appearances and moving stories from young people who have benefited from the charity's work.

Tonight also marks the culmination of BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans' 4 Nations Cycle Challenge, which has seen him attempt to cycle nearly 400 miles over five days.

Elsewhere, landmarks including the London Eye, Blackpool Tower and Titanic Belfast will be illuminated in Pudsey's signature yellow to mark the occasion.

How to donate to Children in Need 2026

Last year's Children in Need appeal show raised an impressive £45,507,536, with then-host Paddy McGuinness having the honour of revealing the total at the end of the evening.

This year's appeal comes 46 years after the inaugural televised fundraiser in 1980, with the charity continuing to support disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

This time, people are being encouraged to undertake fundraising challenges inspired by the number 26.

"Whether you take on a challenge, donate or support a fundraiser in your community, every contribution helps provide vital support and opportunities for young people," said Giedroyc.

Viewers can find out more about fundraising and make a donation via the official BBC Children in Need website.

Children in Need airs tonight at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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