BBC Children in Need
1980– · BBC One · 88 min · 46 seasons
S2025E04 · Pudsey and the Thread of Hope
Wed, 24 Dec, 9:20 pm
Uplifting 25-minute animated special inspired by Children in Need. Nine-year-old Jai is struggling with the loss of his dad. His sense of fun and adventure has faded, and he finds it hard to enjoy the things he once loved. That is, until he meets Pudsey Bear. Together, they embark on a magical journey as Pudsey takes Jai to meet some inspiring children who help him to confront his struggles through their shared experience. Because of the support that each of them gives to Jai, he realises that, even in a world that feels overwhelming, hope and joy still exist.
About
Children in Need provide grants to projects in the UK which focus on children and young people who are disadvantaged. We are local to people in all corners of the UK and support small and large organisations which empower children and extend their life choices. The BBC Children in Need Appeal Night takes place every year in November. The Appeal show is a whole evening of entertainment on BBC One with celebrities singing, dancing, and doing all sorts of crazy things to help raise money.
Episodes
- E01
BBC Children in Need 2025
Sat, 15 Nov· 180 minBBC Children in Need returns with a jam-packed evening of comedy sketches, live music and famous faces, all to raise life-changing funds for children and young people across the UK.
- E02
The Best Bits
Mon, 17 Nov· 60 minHighlights from the 2025 Children in Need live extravaganza. Expect comedy sketches, music performances, special surprises and famous faces as you've never seen them before.
- E03
Sara Cox: Every Step of the Way for Children in Need
Thu, 20 Nov· 60 minJoin Sara Cox as she tests her limits, covering 135 miles across five days for her Great Northern Marathon Challenge, raising funds for BBC Children in Need.
- E04
Pudsey and the Thread of Hope
Wed, 24 Dec· 25 minUplifting 25-minute animated special inspired by Children in Need. Nine-year-old Jai is struggling with the loss of his dad. His sense of fun and adventure has faded, and he finds it hard to enjoy the things he once loved. That is, until he meets Pudsey Bear. Together, they embark on a magical journey as Pudsey takes Jai to meet some inspiring children who help him to confront his struggles through their shared experience. Because of the support that each of them gives to Jai, he realises that, even in a world that feels overwhelming, hope and joy still exist.
Cast
Terry Wogan
Presenter
Gaby Roslin
Presenter
Alan Dedicoat
Narrator
Sue Cook
Presenter
Fearne Cotton
Presenter
Tess Daly
Presenter
Andi Peters
Presenter
