BBC Children in Need - Season 18 / Year 1997
Season 18 / Year 1997
Episodes
12/10/1997
Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin look at how much money was raised in last year's appeal and the various money raising schemes for this year.
19/10/1997
Jayne Middlemiss presents the second in a series of programmes trailing this year's Children In Need Appeal.
26/10/1997
Gaby Roslin presents from the HAPA Playspace which has benefitted from the appeal. She's joined by Peter Andre who tells viewers of a chance to win dinner with him.
02/11/1997
Gary Barlow gives us a preview of this year's Children in Need night, and Terry Wogan looks at various money raising schemes.
09/11/1997
Dale Winton presents from the Markfield Project in North London in the fifth programme in a series of run-up shows to this year's Children In Need night.
16/11/1997
Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin look at various money raising schemes with a guest appearance from Barry Manilow. Gary Barlow gives us a preview of the night.
Part 1
Part 1 of the annual fundraising programme hosted by Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin. Features music items, celebrity performances,comedy sketches, and films about how last year's money was spent.
Part 2
Part 2 of the annual fundraising programme hosted by Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin. Features music items, celebrity performances,comedy sketches, and films about how last year's money was spent.
Update
Children in Need charity update presented by Terry Wogan and Gaby Roslin with the help of Colin Young and Pudsey. They inform us of the total so far and present highlights from last year's show and discuss how the money has been spent.
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