Children In Need is back with its annual fundraising extravaganza to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. Since the inaugural 1980 telethon, over £1 billion has been raised thanks to exclusive show segments and challenges. A portion of the funds are raised through Pudsey merchandise purchases and 2023 has a whole new design.
Where to buy Children In Need 2023 merchandise – Pudsey ears, t-shirts, and plush
All Pudsey merchandise can be purchased on the official BBC Children In Need online shop, with prices starting at £1. High street stores carrying products such as baked goods and alarm clocks are available from Greggs and F. Hinds.
The classic Pudsey ears cost £2.50 online and at One Stop. The latter offers more headband varieties, including classic Blush ears and a Strictly Come Dancing-inspired design.
Other online releases include the official 2023 Children In Need yellow t-shirt for £10, and two limited edition Doctor Who Pudsey plushes based on the 14th and 11th Doctor, originally portrayed by Matt Smith and David Tennant, respectively (£15).
British bakery favourite Greggs currently sells Pudsey caramel biscuits, Blush gingerbread biscuits, and bear-themed novelty buns.
If you prefer to buy merchandise on your supermarket run, head to ASDA for an extensive range of apparel.
Have you got your Pudsey Ears yet? 💛
Pick them up in @OneStopStores today – while stocks last!
— BBC Children in Need (@BBCCiN) November 9, 2023
What time does Children In Need start?
The live event is from 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Friday, November 17.
Show presenters include Ade Adepitan MBE, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, former The Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc, Alex Scott MBE. There’s also the introduction of child star Lenny Rush on the team.
Segments to expect – From Doctor Who to Puppet Masterchef
BBC have pulled out all the stops to ensure an evening of hilarious sketches, but the most anticipated event is the exclusive Doctor Who scene featuring fan-favourite David Tennant. The actor previously portayed the 10th Doctor from 2005 to 2010 with companions Rose Tyler, Martha Jones, and Donna Noble.
The new season will see the Doctor and Noble reunite while Tennant makes history as the first actor to play two different incarnations.
Viewers will also be able to witness behind-the-scenes footage in Doctor Who: Unleashed.
Other 2023 sketches:
