BBC Children in Need S2009E01 - Appeal Night: Part 1

Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon launch a spectacular party for Pudsey, as Alesha and the stars of Strictly Come Dancing get the party started with a dazzling show-opener. The magic is back as Merlin conjures up some wizard ideas for this year's appeal, and get ready for a world exclusive as the official Children in Need single is launched.

A very important patient at Holby General raises the temperature for the cast of Casualty, Britain's favourite boy band JLS get pulses racing with a special live performance, and comedian Peter Kay makes an appearance. Plus, watch out for a unique bite-sized episode of Walk on the Wild Side.

The stars of Hollyoaks rock TV Centre with their tribute to Queen, there is an exclusive sneak-peek at the Doctor Who Christmas special, and music from American superstar Taylor Swift.