Scotland raises more than 拢4m for Children in Need
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Jackie Bird and Pudsey bear brought the show to Scottish viewers
Fundraisers in Scotland have contributed 拢4.17m for Children in Need.
The total forms part of a record-breaking UK total of 拢50.6m during Friday's event.
Children in Need has now raised over 拢1bn since the annual fundraiser began back in 1980.
The output from the 成人快手's studios at Pacific Quay in Glasgow featured a 130-strong children's choir from all over Scotland.
The children joined young singers across the UK to perform A Million Dreams from the Greatest Showman film.
The choir of schoolchildren from all over Scotland were stars of the show
Presenter Jackie Bird fronted the Scottish coverage with appearances from the cast of River City.
The network show featured Boyzone taking to the Strictly dance floor and the cast of EastEnders dressed up as Disney characters to perform a medley.
Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker made an appearance on the charity extravaganza, surprising a young fan.
The nationwide total raised surpassed 2017's previous on-the-night record of 拢50.1m.
- Published17 November 2018
