From Doctor Who to Strictly, Top Gear to Tim Minchin, here's what to expect from the BBC charity extravaganza

Strictly's two fondly-remembered alumni have returned to the dance floor for this Friday's BBC charity appeal - here's the pictures to prove it...

What will the tycoon make of Ian, Alfie, Billy and Masood when he visits Walford for a special BBC Children in Need episode?

The X Factor finalist will appear on the West End stage in Shrek as part of the charity's musical theatre initiative

From Doctor Who to Dragons' Den, Wizard of Oz to One Direction, our exhaustive guide to the charity extravaganza

See the new-look three dimensional bear in action

The line-up for the charity event also includes JLS, Westlife, Lord Sugar, the EastEnders cast and Doctor Who

The promo for the charity record has just been released

Elbow, JLS, Hugh Laurie, N-Dubz and Snow Patrol will also play at November charity gig in Manchester

The X Factor judge has assembled the cream of grime to create a novelty-free charity record