Paddy McGuinness needs 'weeks in a dark room' as late grandfather remembered after epic Children in Need challenge

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Paddy McGuinness has said he needs 'weeks in a dark room' to be able to comprehend his mammoth efforts to raise money for Children in Need.

There were tears of joy and relief as the TV and radio star finished his charity cycle ride from Wales to Scotland. The comedian and former Top Gear presenter began his treacherous journey on Monday (November 11) at Wrexham AFC’s Racecourse Ground, and described how Glasgow was "lit up in sunshine" as he approached the finish line in the city on Friday morning (November 15).

The 51-year-old undertook the 300 miles of Radio 2’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge on his dream childhood bike, the Raleigh Chopper, with his bike painted in the colours of the charity’s mascot, Pudsey. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shayne Ward shares reality after exit as actress partner pays tribute Just before 9am he was surprised with a visit from Sir Tom Hunter who has pledged to match every donation up to £3 million through the Hunter Foundation.

So far more than £7.5 million has been raised for Children In Need, without Sir Tom's donation added. Crowds of people lined the city streets and cheered him on as he cycled towards BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay headquarters, arriving at 10.28am.