Marvin Humes
The BBC Children in Need Appeal Show is back with an all-star line-up of presenters.
Published: 6 November 2018
It’s just a great night and I feel so lucky to be a part of it again.
What is your favourite part about presenting the BBC Children in Need evening?
It’s such a massive show to be a part of, I grew up watching Pudsey on BBC Children in Need, it’s pretty much a British institution, it’s something that we all know and get involved with over the years. Also, I get to host with Rochelle, we love working together and there’s always so many fun things going on throughout the evening. It’s just a great night and I feel so lucky to be a part of it again.
It must be great having the opportunity to work with your wife again…
There’s no one better to work with than the person you know best and is your best friend so I’m really lucky to be working with her. It’s doesn’t feel like work when I’m with Rochelle, you may sometimes have to work with people that you’ve never worked with before and it can be tricky at the beginning, so obviously when working with your partner it doesn’t get any easier than that.
This will be your third year of hosting the evening, has there been a highlight moment for you?
I think breaking the record last year for the money raised is always an amazing thing. We never start the process thinking we have to smash the previous year’s total, so it’s just amazing the amount of money we do raise. Every year people just continue to donate, so when we broke the record that was definitely a highlight for me.
£60.7 million was raised last year - do you think it’s possible raise an even bigger amount this year?
The British public are always so generous on the night so we are very lucky. There are so many different charities appeals, TV shows and events which is wonderful but you always wonder whether it’s possible to keep breaking the record. If we don’t, we are still going to raise a hell of a lot of money and it will still be a good night regardless!
Have there been any BBC Children in Need stories from previous years that have really moved you?
Yes always, I remember getting choked up when there was a story about a family who lost not one but two of their children, especially when Rochelle and I have two little girls, I just think it’s really hits home to us. When you see these stories of some of these children unfortunately losing their lives, it’s the most heart breaking thing.
Why do you think people around the country should tune in this year?
It’s always a great night, there’s no night on British TV like BBC Children in Need, there’s so many different presenters and so many different walks of talent across all boards, you get popstars, comedians, actors so it will just be a lot of fun. Of course, there’s going to be moments where it’s going to hit home but that’s all part of the reason why we all get together to spread a great message and hopefully raise as much as we can.
Additional BBC Children in Need programming
The One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge
This challenge is back with an all new team of six young riders, all of whom have been supported by BBC Children in Need funded projects, and brand new 423-mile route from Calais to Salford. The team of six will push themselves to the limit, battling steep hills and braving the elements in the hope that their efforts will help them raise as much money as possible for BBC Children in Need - all of which will go on to make a difference to young lives across the UK.
A team of six young people, all of whom have been supported by BBC Children in Need-funded projects, will be joined by The One Show’s Matt Baker on the eight day challenge. It will begin on Friday 9 November in Calais, where the team will pedal 31 miles through the service tunnel of the Channel Tunnel - a route only travelled previously by the likes of professional cyclists. Once through the tunnel, the team will head north from Folkestone and make their way through England and Wales, before finally finishing in Salford on Friday 16 November, during the BBC Children in Need Appeal Show.
To date the Rickshaw Challenge has raised more than £21 million for BBC Children in Need and this year the public can join in by taking on their own ‘virtual rickshaw challenge.’ The money raised by those who take part will help push the Rickshaw Challenge fundraising total even higher. For more information and to set up a fundraising page visit: bbc.co.uk/pudsey
BBC Children in Need Rocks
On Wednesday 7 November 2018, BBC Studios will stage BBC Children in Need Rocks 2018, an unmissable concert taking place at The SSE Arena, Wembley, featuring a glittering line-up of some of the biggest names in music. They will be performing current tracks as well as a surprising cover or one of their classic hits. The spectacular show is in aid of BBC Children in Need and tickets are available now.
The concert, produced by BBC Studios, will be hosted by Fearne Cotton and Clara Amfo whilst stars George Ezra, Jess Glynne, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Olly Murs, Rita Ora, Sir Rod Stewart (and more names to be announced) will perform to thousands in the arena and millions at home when the show is broadcast at a later date on BBC One.
Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need
Matt Baker, Steve Brown, John Craven, Ellie Harrison, Adam Henson and Anita Rani head out on the fourth Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need. Visiting various locations across the UK, the presenters are joined by members of the public as well as inspirational children and young people who have been supported by BBC Children in Need funded projects.
Anita rambles through the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland with 13 year old Mark who has been supported by the Koram Centre; John and Steve are in Padarn Country Park in Wales with young people from Contact; Ellie leads a mass ramble in Ely with 14 year old Amy who has been supported by Spread-a-Smile; Adam is joined in Galloway Forest Park by 13 year old Karis, eight year old Logan and six year old Lewis who have been supported by Strathcarron Hospice; and Matt heads to the Isle of Skye to climb a mountain with 12 year old Josh who has been supported by Niemann-Pick UK. Tom Heap meets with some of the thousands of members of the public who have joined the call and headed out their own ramble in aid of the charity.
Stacey Dooley: The Young and Homeless
In Stacey Dooley: The Young and Homeless, a film for BBC Children in Need, broadcaster Stacey Dooley MBE, uncovers stories from the UK’s homeless teenagers. The film sensitively shares the thoughts and concerns of some of society’s most vulnerable young people.
Viewers will see Stacey give a voice to young teens experiencing homelessness, shining a light on their struggle to find a safe place to sleep and their journey in securing a stable and permanent home.
The film will also demonstrate how projects and organisations dedicated to supporting young people through these difficult times - such as those funded by BBC Children in Need - become a life-line, which give young people the hope they need to overcome their adverse situations.
This will broadcast on BBC One w/c November 12.
Across BBC English regions
The radio stations across England are pulling out all the stops again this year as they come up with more wonderful and creative ways to fundraise for BBC Children in Need . Just a small selection of examples of activity going on includes: BBC WM’s 24 hour karaoke marathon, where presenter Richie Anderson will be singing karaoke tunes for 24 hours; BBC Somerset’s Breakfast presenter, Claire Carter will be walking 75 miles in wellies; BBC Radio Merseyside will be sending their Breakfast presenter and producer out in the region as the Biking Buskers to cycle and sing at the same time.
More news to be announced in the coming weeks…
