Graham Norton
Children in Need 2016
Published: 16 November 2016
I think the whole nation will have Sir Terry in their thoughts as we carry on the charity he loved so much, without him.
Did you feel very honoured the BBC asked you to join the team?
Yes! It's such an important date in the BBC calendar and a wonderful opportunity for the country to come together.
What are you most looking forward to?
The excitement of a big live show.
What are you most looking forward to in the celebrity sketches this year?
I hear there's a sketch involving Eddie Redmayne - I'm looking forward to that.
What stories do you find particularly humbling? What pulls at your heart strings?
There's always something very moving about vulnerable children who find themselves in difficult circumstances through no fault of their own.
It’s the first year without Sir Terry. Do you think it's going to be quite emotional without him there?
Certainly I think the whole nation will have Sir Terry in their thoughts as we carry on the charity he loved so much, without him.
Will you be doing a tribute to him on the Children in Need evening?
There is going to be a special moment where we remember Sir Terry and an announcement about his legacy.
Do you hope viewers will dig deep this year in honour of everything he did for Children in Need?
Sir Terry cared about Children in Need more than anything else so I really hope the nation continues to support it as much as they always have so that it continues to thrive in his absence.
You are the ultimate live TV presenter but do you get nervous doing shows like this?
Live television is always nerve wracking but that's what makes it exciting!
Would you ever take on a crazy challenge for Children in Need?
Possibly - but I'm making no promises!
And finally the nation is always so generous. Does this ever cease to amaze you?
The generosity of the British public is always truly humbling. So fingers crossed Children in Need 2016 is another record-breaking year.
