BBC Children in Need - Season 42 / Year 2021
Season 42 / Year 2021
Episodes
The Great Rickshaw Relay Challenge
The Rickshaw Challenge for BBC Children in Need is back with an exciting new twist for 2021 in this one-off special.
As the challenge enters its 11th year, Matt Baker and a team of five young people, all of whom have been supported by projects funded by BBC Children in Need, take on a relay-style ride through their hometowns and other places across the UK that hold a particular significance for them.
The programme also celebrates the history of this much-loved BBC Children in Need staple, while at the same time raising life-changing money for the charity as part of its 2021 Appeal.
Dr Alex: Our Mental Health Crisis
Dr Alex George follows the journeys of young people across the UK who are living with mental health issues. He explores the wide range of difficulties they face and finds out how local charities, including projects funded by Children in Need, are making a difference.
As an A&E doctor and the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Alex has seen at first hand the effects of the pandemic on young people's mental wellbeing, but he never thought they would affect his own family. But in July 2020, Alex's 19-year-old brother Llyr, who had been struggling with anxiety during lockdown, took his own life. This poignant film is his response.
Live Show
The annual charity extravaganza, hosted by some of the biggest names in entertainment and packed full of exclusive sketches, music performances and special guests.
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