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BBC Children in Need appeal returns to television, kicking off with star-studded sketch learner attribute of god alan sugar,
Child contestants took the place of normal hopefuls and were given changes to ask god sugar Questions in the boardroom.
The sketch featured a young girl jokingly asking: “Why is your name Lord Sugar when you’re so salty all the time?” Laughing, Sugar replied that it was just his name.
As for the former owner of Tottenham Hotspur, another child asked: “My dad wants to know if you’re the guy who turned Spurs into rubbish?”
Puzzled, Sugar asked the child if he was a fan of Arsenal, Tottenham’s main rival. When he said he was sugar he asked: “When was the last time Arsenal won anything?”
The boy replied calmly: “Okay, the Women’s Champions League.”
The three-hour special, broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford, was hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Vernon Kay and accompanied by Paddy McGuinness, Rochelle Humes, Mel Giedroyc, Big Zoo and BAFTA TV award winner Lenny Rush. The program promised star-studded sketches, musical acts and surprises.
The teased appearances included special cast members Lewis Capaldi and Sam Rider as well as Ella Eyre, McFly’s Tom Fletcher and his son Buzz. Representing the UK this year, Eurovision Stars Remember Monday performed Lou Reed’s ‘Perfect Day’ with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra during a gathering of youth beneficiaries. Sketches from EastEnders and Gladiators were also shown, along with fascinating films showcasing lives changed by the charity.
The night’s celebratory episode was also previewed celebrity traineeWhere 12 candidates made biscuits for the purpose. Previously, BBC Radio 2 presenter sarah cox Completed his 135-mile, five-day challenge from Kielder Forest to Pudsey – the equivalent of five marathons – and raised more than £7 million.
The 50-year-old, who is best known for hosting the station’s teatime show, Completed its ‘Great Northern Marathon Challenge’ On Friday afternoon, crossing the finish line pudsey, leedsAround 3.30 pm. Their great effort helped them cover the equivalent of five marathons in five days, culminating in a celebratory performance by former Spice Girl Melanie C.
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Children in Need provides vital funding for family centres, community spaces, youth clubs, refugees, homeless shelters, hospices and helplines across the UK.