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BBC Children in Need Rocks - Episode Guide

Season 2009

Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall

Episode: 2009-11-19 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2009

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Gary Barlow, again showing his unwavering support for BBC Children in Need, brings together an all-star line-up of rock and pop's finest for a unique night of great British music.

Hosted by Chris Moyles, the star-studded bill includes Lily Allen, Dizzee Rascal, Dame Shirley Bassey, James Corden, Leona Lewis, Paolo Nutini, Mika, Fearne Cotton, Snow Patrol, Cheryl Cole, Sir Paul McCartney, Peter Kay, Katherine Jenkins, Muse and Take That.

The legend that is Sir Terry Wogan is on hand to help introduce the stars and remind us of the work that BBC Children in Need carries out in the UK, and there are also some very special surprises during the event.

Season 2011

Children in Need Rocks Manchester

Episode: 2011-11-17 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2011

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Chris Moyles, Fearne Cotton and David Tennant present a charity concert from the MEN Arena. Led by Gary Barlow, a once in a life time, world class line up including Lady Gaga, Michael Buble, Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Elbow, Kelly Rowland, Ed Sheeran, Hugh Laurie, James Morrison, JLS and Jessie J come together to help raise money for the BBC Children in Need Appeal 2011.

Season 2013

Children in Need Rocks 2013

Episode: 2013-11-14 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2013

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Fearne Cotton and Chris Evans present a spectacular concert featuring some never-before-seen surprise collaborations held in support of Children in Need, staged over two nights at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London. Brought together by one of Children in Need's biggest supporters, Gary Barlow, performers doing their bit for Pudsey include Robbie Williams, Kings of Leon, Barry Manilow, Ellie Goulding, Dizzee Rascal, Nicole Scherzinger, Little Mix, Tom Odell, Rizzle Kicks, Bastille, the Lumineers, Passenger and the Wanted.

Season 2015

Season 2016

Children in Need Rocks for Terry

Episode: 2016-11-14 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2016

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A very special concert staged at the Royal Albert Hall to honour legendary broadcaster and the inspirational figurehead of BBC Children in Need, Sir Terry Wogan. Music that Sir Terry loved or had a connection with is at the heart of this celebration and is performed by artists including Take That, Ellie Goulding, Olly Murs, Gregory Porter, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Rick Astley, Beverley Knight, Alexander Armstrong, The Vamps, Ward Thomas and Shaun Escoffery.

The concert, hosted by Fearne Cotton and Greg James, also includes Children in Need appeal films and archive depicting Sir Terry's incredible broadcasting career, including a chance to relive one of the classic Radio 2 Janet and John stories accompanied by special illustrations created by Tony Ross. The BBC Concert Orchestra, the Crouch End Festival Chorus and the Brighouse and Rastrick Band are on hand to accompany performances.

The concert is raising money for BBC Children in Need - the charity that Sir Terry held so closely to his heart and which, with his invaluable support and dedication for more than thirty years, has raised more than £840 million for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

Season 2017

Children in Need Rocks the 80s

Episode: 2017-11-13 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2017

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A-ha, Bananarama, Boy George, Erasure, Europe, Imagination Featuring Leee John, Jason Donovan, Katrina from Katrina & The Waves, Louisa Johnson, Mica Paris, Nick Heyward, OMD and UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey, will take to the stage at The SSE Arena, Wembley to perform some of the most iconic hits from the 1980s.

The star-studded line up will transport viewers back to the era in a glittering celebration of the decade in which BBC Children in Need's first major appeal took place.

Hosted by Fearne Cotton and Sara Cox, with Roman Kemp capturing all the excitement backstage, the show will also share moving stories from some of the children and young people who have been supported by projects funded by BBC Children in Need, as the charity aims to raise more money to help change young lives through this year's Appeal.

Season 2018

Children in Need Rocks 2018

Episode: 2018-11-15 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2018

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George Ezra, Jess Glynne, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Olly Murs, Rita Ora, Sir Rod Stewart - and more names yet to be announced - will take to the stage at The SSE Arena, Wembley, for Children in Need Rocks 2018.

The Stars will perform current tracks as well as a surprising cover or one of their classic hits, in a spectacular concert in aid of BBC Children in Need.

Hosted by Fearne Cotton and Clara Amfo the show will also share moving stories from some of the children and young people experiencing disadvantage around the UK who have been supported by projects funded by BBC Children in Need, as the charity raises money for the good cause.

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