BBC Children in Need returns for annual telethon

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 16:32 · Archive

BBC Children in Need is returning for its annual telethon today, marking over 40 years of fundraising.

BBC Children in Need is returning for its annual telethon today, with thousands of people across the UK expected to take part in fundraising challenges and events. The first BBC Children in Need telethon was broadcast in 1980, though the charity itself first raised funds in 1927 through a Christmas Day radio appeal.

Funds raised help children and young people across the UK and provide support for those struggling with challenges caused by mental health, poverty, social inequality and family-related issues. In Oxfordshire, hundreds of people have been involved with fundraising through events big and small, including physical challenges and fancy dress costumes over the years.

BBC Children in Need returns for annual telethon — Image: Oxfordshire Guardian

Comments (0)

How it is being reported

Celebrating 40 years of Children in Need with nostalgic old picturesTo mark BBC Children in Need returning for its annual telethon today, we've found nostalgic pictures of fundraisers in Oxfordshire over the years.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Nov, 16:00
Celebrating 40 years of Children in Need with nostalgic old picturesTo mark BBC Children in Need returning for its annual telethon today, we've found nostalgic pictures of fundraisers in Oxfordshire over the years.Oxford Mail · 13 Nov, 16:00

In this story: BBC Children in Need · Oxfordshire · UK

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log