Children In Need (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Children In Need is a notable series.
What it’s about. BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK charity. Since 1980 it has raised over £600 million to change the lives of disabled children and young people in the UK. One of the highlights is an annual telethon, held in November and televised on BBC One and BBC One HD from 7:30pm until 2am. "Pudsey Bear" is BBC Children in Need's mascot, whilst Terry Wogan is a long-standing host. BBC Children in Need is one of three high-profile British telethons, although the only charity belonging to the BBC, the other telethons being Red Nose Day and Sport Relief, both supporting the Comic Relief charity. The 2012 appeal took place on Friday 16 November.
Who’s in it. Children In Need stars Fearne Cotton as Self, Esther Rantzen as Self, Gaby Roslin as Self and Sue Cook as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Children In Need has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Children In Need page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children In Need (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Children In Need change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Children In Need worth watching?
- Children In Need holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Children In Need?
- Children In Need stars Fearne Cotton, Esther Rantzen, Gaby Roslin, Sue Cook and Natasha Kaplinsky.
- When was Children In Need released?
- Children In Need was released in 1980.