Pudsey Bear watched over events

Pudsey Bear oined Animal Hospital's Rhodri Williams and BBC Wales presenter Frances Donovan to help Swansea's Lord Mayor John Davies switch on the city's Christmas lights.

And Frances and Rhodri kept up a non-stop round of entertainment and music broadcast on BBC One Wales, with BBC Radio Wales presenter Lisa Barsi updating viewers from Broadcasting House in Cardiff.

There a giant inflatable Pudsey watched over the creation of a Pudsey ice sculpture.

Jason Mohammad brought television updates from events in Aberystwyth.

Throughout the day, fundraisers from all corners of Wales were out and about, dressing outrageously, performing silly stunts and generally having a hilarious time as they collected cash to swell Children In Need's coffers.

"I am delighted to see everyone get into the spirit of BBC Children In Need all around Wales," said BBC Wales controller Menna Richards.

"So many people have been generous with their time, their ideas and their money to make this year's Children In Need a huge success."

Welsh soprano Charlotte Church peformed a duet to help in the effort.

Gala concert

On BBC Radio Wales, presenters Lisa Barsi, Lisa Matthews and Kevin Hughes entertained crowds at Cardiff in a live broadcast from the BBC's Broadcasting House.

Designer David Emanuel , the creator of Catherine Zeta Jones wedding dress, joined them for a song, as did Stars In Their Eyes winner Louise Halliday.

In Mold, Idris Charles welcomed families from Flintshire for a gala concert at Theatr Clwyd for BBC Radio Cymru, while Radio Cymru presenters Dafydd Du and Geraint Lloyd broadcast from Aberystwyth.

Fellow presenters Kevin Davies and Nia Lloyd Jones spent their day visiting schools at Crosshands, Swansea and Cwm Gwendraeth.

Pledges can still be made by telephone by calling 08457 332233, or by post by writing to BBC Wales Children In Need, Room E5121, Broadcasting House, Llantrisant Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2YQ.

Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to BBC Children In Need Appeal.

Payments can also be made at all banks, building societies and post offices.