BBC Children in Need is back on our TV screens this evening with a huge appeal anniversary of 40 years.
The evening of entertainment will see a line-up of familiar faces come together to help raise money for disadvantaged children around the UK.
Mel Giedroyc will be returning to host the annual appeal show alongside Alex Scott MBE, Chris Ramsey, and Stephen Mangan who will all be hosting the programme for the first time.
So who are the presenters?
Mel Giedroyc is a TV presenter, actress, and comedian.
The 52-year-old previously co-hosted The Great British Bake Off with Sue Perkins.
Returning to present the annual BBC Children in Need Appeal night, Mel Giedroyc said: “BBC Children in Need is 40, it’s older than me, I can’t believe it!
"It is an absolute honour for me to join the rest of the gang hosting a heart-warming, fabulous, surprising and entertaining show – it’s going to be blooming brilliant and a dazzingly delightful night of top telly!”
Alex Scott MBE is an English former footballer and now presents BBC's Match of the Day and Sky Sports.
On taking on the Appeal presenting duties for the first time, the 36-year-old said: “It feels so surreal to be a presenter on BBC Children in Need – it’s a complete honour.
"It has been a show which I have grown up with, so to be joining the presenting line-up is amazing. I don’t think a little 8-year-old Alex watching at home all those years ago would have ever dreamed that one day she could be presenting it.
"It goes to show that anything can happen, no matter your circumstances or background – never stop dreaming."
Chris Ramsey is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and regular face on TV, most recently having presented Little Mix The Search.
The 34-year-old added: “BBC Children in Need is a national institution and the show is an amazing night for an incredible cause.
"When they asked me to be involved in the show I assumed I’d be dressed up as Pudsey or something but they actually want me to be on the presenting team.
"It‘s a huge honour and I’m looking forward to helping to raise huge amounts of money and also not sweating as much as I would have in the Pudsey costume.”
Stephen Mangan is an actor and comedian best known for his role as Guy Secretan in Green Wing.
The 52-year-old said: "I could not be more honoured to be part of this year’s BBC Children in Need, especially during such difficult times.
"BBC Children in Need is an incredibly important institution and this year more than ever we need to get together to do all we can to help disadvantaged children.”
A special sketch from the cast of The Goes Wrong Show is part of the show schedule, while there will also be a segment from The Repair Shop.
Viewers will also be treated to exclusive content from Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders, and Doctor Who.
The finale of The One Show’s rickshaw challenge, which is raising money for BBC Children in Need, will also be broadcast.
Musical performances from the casts of West End shows Cinderella The Musical and Six will also feature as part of the line-up.
The live show begins at 7pm, BBC One, Friday, November 13.
