2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25
The series "Children in Need" (Children in Need) cannot be positioned as an ordinary entertainment TV product, if only because its creators did not pursue mercantile goals, they were engaged in charity. The annual telethon was broadcast by the BBC and the funds raised were consistently donated to children with disabilities, disadvantaged children and needy young people in the UK. The invariable mascot of the action is the Pudsey bear, and one of the initiators and founders is Sir Terry Vaughan. In British media culture, "Children in Need" is considered one of the most important annual events.
History of occurrence
Since the first broadcast of a charity event in 1927, many celebrities have taken part in the marathon: politicians, radio and television presenters, and actors. The series "Children in Need" originally existed in the format of a radio program at Christmas, after which television was also involved. The British puppeteer, TV presenter anddirector Harry Corbett and his puppet hero Pudsey the bear. The broadcasts with their participation were broadcast on radio and television until 1979. Michael Terence Vaughan took over as host after the baton. The actors of the series "Children in Need" appeared on the screen in the images of famous cartoon characters: Peter Pan, Tom and Jerry and many others.
New format
In 1980, "Children in Need" left the radio and firmly settled on TV in a new format. It was now a series of short episodes linking evening programming instead of commercials. The marathon raised money for charitable organizations involved in supporting children from disadvantaged families. The new format was developed and implemented by T. Vaughan, S. Lawley and E. Rantzen. The innovation paid off, there was a sharp increase in the number of charitable donations. Since 1980, the format of the marathon has undergone significant changes, the duration of its episodes has increased, and the time interval between them has been reduced. As a result, since 1984, the show "Children in Need" has become a single continuous program. Wogan continued to participate in the marathon until 2014, at his invitation, the series "Children in Need" was attended by actors considered the most successful in the UK.
Personal contribution
Children in Need permanent host Michael Terence Vaughan, Irish-born dual citizen, was one of the greatest radio and TV presenters of our time. In 2016 afterAfter a short but courageous battle with cancer, he passed away. The Terry family created the Sir Terence Vaughan Fundraiser of the Year award, which has been presented since 2016 to those who have done their best to raise money for children in need. The late Terry's son Mark, along with his father's associate Joanna Lumley, presented the award to Ellie and Abby Holloway in 2017.
Active members
Among the regular cast members of Children in Need are actors Joanna Lamond Lumley and Fernie Cotton.
British actress and fashion model Joanna Lamond Lumley began her career on television in the late 50s of the last century. The debut appearance of the actress on the big screen is the image of the Bond girl in the episode "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". After that, the actress starred mainly on television. In the early 80s, she took part in the films Trail of the Pink Panther and Curse of the Pink Panther. Huge popularity brought the performer a role in the television series "One More". Joanna Lumley has won two BAFTA awards for her performance on the show.
British television and radio presenter Fernie Cotton began her creative career at a young age. She began working on the radio, and later on TV, from the age of less than seventeen and still does not lose popularity. Cotton is in high demand. Fernie recently launched her own clothing line through online retailer Very.co.uk. Throughout her career, the girl has supportedthe work of several charitable organizations, including Vaughan's brainchild.
Also at various times took part in the creation of the series "Children in Need" actors Sue Cook ("Edge of Darkness"), Shane Ritchie ("Skins"), Sophie Roworth ("The Bodyguard"), Kevan Allen (" America is looking for talent").
In addition to acting reprises, the marathon includes performances by many musical groups and singers, which for six hours alternate with sketches of famous comedians, magicians' shows and numbers of conversational artists.
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