The forty fourth BBC Youngsters in Want star-studded telethon is sort of upon us, with proceeds going to native charities and organisations that help kids and younger individuals throughout the UK.
Final yr, the occasion raised a large £33.5m and the organisers will probably be hoping to boost much more this yr.
As all the time, celebrities will probably be taking over private challenges and presenting the annual telethon to encourage the general public to open their wallets for the charity.
With dates and a few of the schedule already confirmed, right here’s what we we learn about Youngsters in Want 2024 to this point.
When is Youngsters in Want Day 2024?
Youngsters in Want’s telethon will air reside on BBC One and iPlayer at 7pm on Friday, November 15.
Additionally, you will be capable of catch up afterward iPlayer. The present will function a few of the fundraising challenges native communities and celebrities alike are taking over to boost cash, in addition to showcasing the inspiring tales of younger people who find themselves helped by way of Youngsters in Want.
Who will current Youngsters in Want?
After participating in an ultramarathon final yr, Vernon Kay will be part of the presenting line-up for BBC Youngsters in Want’s reside telethon in 2024.
Youngsters in Want presenters for 2024
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You can even anticipate different celebrities to make appearances in VTs or temporary cameos to encourage donations.
What’s the Strictly Come Dancing competitors?
As Youngsters in Want organised by the BBC, loads of its reveals are getting concerned to assist elevate cash.
Strictly is operating a contest that can see the fortunate winner given two tickets to the Strictly Come Dancing grand last on Saturday, December 14 at Elstree Studios, in addition to an unique VIP backstage expertise on spin-off present It Takes Two and a two-night lodge keep, full with spa remedies, meals, and journey.
Which celebrities are taking over challenges?
After to Kay’s ultramarathon final yr, Paddy McGuinness is taking over a large bodily fundraising effort.
McGuinness’s Extremely Endurance Cycle Problem begins through the Radio 2 Breakfast Present on Monday, November 11.
You may observe his journey and apply for tickets to be on the end line in a particular occasion hosted by Zoe Ball in Glasgow right here.
Elsewhere on the planet of Youngsters in Want, The One Present and BBC Radio 2 have teamed as much as welcome again the Problem Squad: a bunch of 4 inspirational younger individuals who have benefitted from BBC Youngsters in Want funding.
They’re working with Alex Jones, Roman Kemp, and extra well-known faces – quickly to be introduced – to encourage extra individuals to hitch in on fundraising.
Countryfile can also be organising its tenth ramble, coming to Derbyshire this yr. Even for those who’re not native, you can too organise your individual ramble to do your half for Youngsters in Want.
Extra occasions and challenges are certain to be introduced within the run-up to Youngsters in Want, and there’ll be some surprises on the evening.
