- The BBC Children In Need appeal returned to television, featuring a special sketch of The Apprentice hosted by Lord Alan Sugar with child contestants.
- During the sketch, children posed blunt questions to Lord Sugar, including one asking why he was 'so salty' and another inquiring if he made Tottenham Hotspur 'rubbish'.
- The child who asked about Spurs revealed he was an Arsenal fan and coolly responded about the Women's Champions League when Sugar questioned Arsenal's recent wins.
- The three-hour live special, hosted by Vernon Kay and Paddy McGuinness, included performances from Lewis Capaldi and Sam Ryder, and sketches from EastEnders and Gladiators.
- BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox completed her 'Great Northern Marathon Challenge', a 135-mile, five-day trek, raising over £7 million for the charity.
- Children In Need provides crucial funding for various services across the UK, including family centres, youth clubs, refuges, and hospices.
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