Children in Need 2017 latest: Night breaks all previous records with over £50 million raised

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Children in Need this year promises a bounty of treats and surprises, especially for fans of Strictly Come Dancing, Doctor Who, and Eastenders. It's a night when everyone comes together - stars, viewers, charity workers - in an effort to use television's bountiful platform to do good.

Children in Needis on BBC One from 7.30pm until 10pm. It will then switch to BBC Two from 10pm until 10.40pm, before returning to BBC One from 10.40pm until 12.30am. There will also be a One Show special from 7pm until 7.30pm.

Tess Daly and Ade Adepitan will kick off the show, followed by Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc, with Rochelle and Marvin Humes then taking over presenting duties.

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• Here's how much money Children in Need raised last year

[17 November 2017 19:04 · Mark Critchley]

Welcome to the live blog for Children in Need 2017! Check back in at 7.30pm when the show kicks off.

[17 November 2017 19:08 · Mark Critchley]

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If you'd like to text your donation, you can find out more info here: 

[17 November 2017 19:30 · Mark Critchley]

Ears on! Here we go!

[17 November 2017 19:31 · Mark Critchley]

And to introduce our presenters for tonight: Tess Daly and Ade Adepitan will kick off the show, followed by Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc, with Rochelle and Marvin Humes then taking over presenting duties.

[17 November 2017 19:32 · Mark Critchley]

[17 November 2017 19:37 · Mark Critchley]

First up: Craig Revel Horwood as Miss Hannigan and the cast of West End's Annie! They're performing the song 'Easy Street' from the show.

[17 November 2017 19:40 · Mark Critchley]