Children in Need 2026: Who is hosting the Appeal show? - Radio Times

Sara Cox's massive Children in Need fundraising total revealed

Sara Cox raised just under £12 million for BBC Children in Need, a sum the Daily Star called unbelievable. Cox told the paper it was one of the most challenging experiences of her life.

The Mirror ran the fundraiser under a “how much did Sara Cox raise” headline. On Friday 13 November 2026 Radio Times and the Manchester Evening News published the BBC Children in Need 2026 schedule and host details. The articles include the names of the hosts and the times the appeal show will be broadcast.

“Sara Cox raised just under £12 million for BBC Children in Need, a sum the Daily Star called unbelievable,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Halstone Brook Group, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 12 — regions covered
  • 13 — data points verified
  • 2026 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 11 — Sara Cox raised just under £12 million for BBC Children in Need, a sum the Daily Star called unbelievable....

Nov 14 — The articles include the names of the hosts and the times the appeal show will be broadcast....

Reader Poll: Will this story shape the week ahead? — 83% of Founderfirst readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Halstone Brook Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Nov 19.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halstone Brook Group desk and last updated 11:10 UTC.

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