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Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon launch the 2009 appeal, with contributions from Strictly Come Dancing, Merlin, Casualty, Walk on the Wild Side, JLS and Doctor Who.

Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon launch a spectacular party for Pudsey, as Alesha and the stars of Strictly Come Dancing get the party started with a dazzling show-opener. The magic is back as Merlin conjures up some wizard ideas for this year's appeal, and get ready for a world exclusive as the official Children in Need single is launched.

A very important patient at Holby General raises the temperature for the cast of Casualty, Britain's favourite boy band JLS get pulses racing with a special live performance, and comedian Peter Kay makes an appearance. Plus, watch out for a unique bite-sized episode of Walk on the Wild Side.

The stars of Hollyoaks rock TV Centre with their tribute to Queen, there is an exclusive sneak-peek at the Doctor Who Christmas special, and music from American superstar Taylor Swift.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Fri 20 Nov 2009 19:00

Chapters

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Alesha Dixon performs The Boy Does Nothing

    The Children in Need co-host sings her top 10 single with some dance accompaniment from the Strictly Come Dancing dancers.

    Duration: 03:26

  • Harry Potter appeal

    Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ask for your donations.

    Duration: 01:25

  • The official Children in Need single video

    An exclusive look at the Children in Need single by Peter Kay and some animated friends.

    Duration: 04:48

  • Merlin

    A special Children in Need instalment of the popular ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ one show starring Richard Wilson and Anthony Head.

    Duration: 01:46

  • JLS perform Everybody In Love

    The X Factor runners-up sing their current single from their self titled album.

    Duration: 03:28

  • Wallace and Gromit appeal

    The animated duo remind you how you can donate.

    Duration: 01:06

  • Ellie & Max’s story

    The animated duo remind you how you can donate.

    Duration: 02:45

  • John Barrowman performs Old Time Rock n’ Roll

    The Torchwood star recreates a classic Tom Cruise scene from the film Risky Business.

    Duration: 02:30

  • All You Need Is Love performance

    An ensemble group, including Terry Wogan and Adrian Edmonson, sing the Beatles' classic.

    Duration: 00:55

  • Hollyoaks cast perform We Will Rock You and Don’t Stop Me Now

    The guys and girls from the soap sing two classic Queen tracks.

    Duration: 04:10

  • Amiee’s story

    Amiee talks about how hard it can be living with her brother’s condition and how the Young Carers’ Association has helped her.

    Duration: 04:12

  • Doctor Who Christmas special clip

    A sneak-peak at the Doctor Who Christmas special, The End Of Time, starring David Tennant.

    Duration: 03:13

  • Taylor Swift performs Love Story

    The American country and western star sings a track from her album Fearless.

    Duration: 03:31

  • Casualty

    Holby City gets a very important patient.

    Duration: 04:07

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Terry Wogan
Presenter Tess Daly
Presenter Alesha Dixon
Executive Producer Elaine Paterson
Director Stuart McDonald

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