BBC to host star-studded charity show The Big Night In

The BBC\'s charities Children in Need and Comic Relief are joining forces for star-studded charity show \'The Big Night In\'.

To raise spirits during the coronavirus pandemic, the two charities have come together to create a night of fun and to champion the acts of kindness across the UK during these troubling times.Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content, said: "BBC One will bring the nation together for this special one off live charity event. I would like to thank both BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief for joining forces in these unprecedented times to provide their support to local charities, projects and programmes across the whole UK; and to all of the stars taking part in this unmissable night of entertainment when the country needs it most."

The live show will be produced by BBC Studios Entertainment, and will see "famous faces trying to support, entertain, cheer up and help out anyone who needs any or all of those things".

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There will be "big surprises, \'money can\'t buy\' prizes, live music performances by artists" from their living rooms, and much more.

The evening will also help raise vital funds for both BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief to provide essential support to local charities, projects and programmes across the UK.

It will also help people of all ages who are vulnerable, and educate people on how to stay connected with their community and combat loneliness in isolation.

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Simon Antrobus, Chief Executive of BBC Children in Need, added: "These are challenging times for all of us, and the pandemic will have a significant impact on the most vulnerable people in our society. The Big Night In will offer the chance for everyone to (virtually) get together to celebrate the kindness and heroism of those making a real difference in their communities, and to support people across the UK who need our help now more than ever."

\'The Big Night In\' will be broadcast on BBC One on April 23 between 7pm and 10pm.