BBC's Children In Need returned last night with a star-studded show featuring pop group Abba, actor Stephen Fry and an appearance from Strictly professional dancer Oti Mabuse.
But how much did the 41st Children in Need appeal show raise? As the show came to a close, co-hosts Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc thanked viewers for their “amazing generosity” as it was announced that a total of £39,389,048 had been raised.
Welsh weatherman Owain Wyn Evans contributed £3,601,138 to that total with a 24-hour drumathon, which saw the presenter drumming through the day and night along with some celebrity guests.
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor raised £1,009,317 with her 24-hour danceathon, inspired by her lockdown kitchen discos. Friday night's live show,
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