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The annual night of fundraising for Children in Need projects across the UK is back and bigger than ever with the always brilliant hosts Tess Daly, Ade Adepitan, Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc.

There’ll be plenty of entertainment, including a trip to the country’s most famous ballroom for a Strictly special with the cast of EastEnders, a visit from Doctor Who, a Star Wars spectacular, the long-awaited return of Crackerjack to BBC One, Countryfile presenters as you’ve never seen them before and an extra special surprise from the England football team. Plus plenty of all-singing, all-dancing studio performances from West End shows Big and Circus 1903, the Children in Need choir sing live up and down the country, the One Show rickshaw finishes its epic journey in the studio, and lots of great music, including performances from Louis Tomlinson, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe.

As always ,throughout the night there will be many films focusing on the incredible and inspiring stories of the brave children who are supported by some of the 3000+ Children in Need projects around the UK.

The fun doesn’t stop at 10pm, as over on BBC Two the Dragons circle around a dinner table for an extra special additional of I’ll Get This - but which one will end up paying the bill?

And don’t forget that donations can be made throughout the night by visiting bbc.co.uk/Pudsey, calling 0345 7 33 22 33. To donate £10 text the word DONATE to 70410, to donate £20 text DONATE to 70420 or to donate £30 text DONATE to 70430.