BBC Children In Need has revealed it raised a total of £57 million with its 2020 appeal - the 40th year of the charity's fundraising efforts.
The anniversary show marked the first ever virtual version of the appeal, and was hosted by Alex Scott on BBC One in November.
The fundraising total continued to rise from the on-the-night figure of £37 million as donations continued to come in. During the pandemic the charity has been able to award 2,700 grants jointly worth £73 million.
Children In Need's 40th anniversary show in November featured appearances from famous faces including pop stars Kylie Minogue and Dolly Parton, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and fitness guru Joe Wicks.
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