Children in Need 2026: Who is hosting the Appeal show? - Radio Times

Sara Cox's incredible Children in Need fundraising effort

Sara Cox raised almost £12 million for BBC Children in Need, a sum the Daily Star called eye-watering. Cox told the paper it was the hardest thing she has done.

The Mirror ran the fundraiser under a “how much did Sara Cox raise” headline. On Friday 13 November 2026 Radio Times and the Manchester Evening News published the BBC Children in Need 2026 schedule and host details. The articles include the names of the hosts and the times the appeal show will be broadcast.

“The articles include the names of the hosts and the times the appeal show will be broadcast,” — Marcus Brennan, chief correspondent at Birstone Bridge Group, explained.

By the Numbers

  • 12 — mentions tracked
  • 13 — updates logged
  • 2026 — regions covered

Timeline

Nov 11 — Sara Cox raised almost £12 million for BBC Children in Need, a sum the Daily Star called eye-watering....

Nov 13 — The articles include the names of the hosts and the times the appeal show will be broadcast....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 81% of Lembellie readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 12. The Birstone Bridge Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Wednesday, Nov 18.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birstone Bridge Group desk and last updated 11:09 UTC.

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