BBC Children in Need - Season 17 / Year 1996
Season 17 / Year 1996
Episodes
The Curtain Riser
Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin present the first of series of programmes leading up to this year's Children In Need night, looking at how much money was raised last year and various fundraising schemes.
The First Act
Ainsley Harriott looks at fundraising schemes for this year's Children in Need event, with guests Boyzone and members of the England football team.
The Show Must Go On
Gaby Roslin presents a programme in the run up to the annual Children In Need night. Guests include Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Spice Girls.
Brings the House Down
Cheryl Baker reports from Wenlock School, Luton which is staging Pudsey the Musical. Chris Jarvis presents a fundraising A-Z guide.
Waiting in the Wings
Terry Wogan presents the latest programme in the run up to this year's Children in Need, reporting on how rest of the BBC are joining in.Guests include Ed Stewart, Bill Wyman, Michael Flatley and the Spice Girls.
The Showstopper
Terry Wogan and Gabby Roslin present a programme leading to this year's appeal.Special guests include the Spice Girls, the Animal Hospital team, Wet Wet Wet, Bruce Forsyth, Boyzone and Charles Aznavour.
The Encore
In the last run-up programme before Friday's extravaganza, Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin introduce favourite moments from last year's event.The show includes a report on how Marianne Tees won an opportunity to co-present, as well as reports on fundraising.
22/11/1996
Annual fundraising programme - hosted by Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin- featuring news of how last year's money was spent plus contributions from stars of TV, stage and screen.
Spring Special
Terry Wogan, Gaby Roslin and Ainsley Harriott present highlights of last year's Children In Need appeal, with guest presenter Marianne Tees.
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