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Children in need (Archie)

Posted: Nov 16, 2017 by: Year Five (Year5) on: Year 5

How did children in need start?

So when did it start and how is the money used? - The first ever Children in Need fundraising event was held on Christmas Day in 1927. It was a five minute radio broadcast that raised £1,143, 18 seconds and 3 days! In 1955, the appeal was shown on television for the first time.

What is children in need all about?

Children in Need is a UK charity run by the BBC. They raise money throughout the year to help disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

Who started children in need?

In 1980 the appeal was broadcast on BBC One in a new telethon format, hosted by Sir Terry with Sue Lawley and Esther Rantzen. Pudsey, Children in Need's signature teddy bear, made his television debut in 1985.

Why is he called Pudsey Bear?

The first televised appeal took place in 1955 and was called the Children's Hour Christmas Appeal. Pudsey Bear appeared in 1985, and instantly transformed the Children in Need brand. He was created by BBC designer Joanna Ball, and took his name from her home town in Yorkshire.

Is children in need every day?

The BBC Children in Need Appeal Night takes place every year in November. The Appeal show is a whole evening of entertainment on BBC One with celebrities singing, dancing, and doing all sorts of crazy things to help raise money.

What does a red nose mean?

Occasionally, red nose is associated with rosacea (inflammatory skin condition affecting the face). Infection is a common cause of red nose. ... Hot flashes due to menopause can also result in flushing of the face and a red nose. Depending on the cause, red nose may occur one time, periodically, or be ongoing.

How much was raised (2015)

In 2015 in Warwickshire they earned £1,968,508

In 2015 in the UK they earned £37,100,687

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Year F. Nov 16, 2017

wow, thats alot of writing but, you proably copied and pasted it so........

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