PICK OF THE DAY

BBC CHILDREN IN NEED, 7.30PM, BBC1

PREPARE to have your purse strings loosened as the BBC pulls out all the stops to try to persuade you to dig deep for charity. Marvin and Rochelle Humes, Mel Giedroyc, Tom Allen, Graham Norton, Ade Adepitan and Tess Daly (pictured) are on hosting duties, introducing a stellar line-up of famous faces. Among the highlights are a Strictly special with the cast of EastEnders, a visit from Doctor Who, a Star Wars spectacular, the return of kids’ favourite Crackerjack, and the Countryfile presenters as you’ve never seen them before. On a more serious note, there will be films highlighting the good work of Children In Need, a timely reminder of why the charity needs your money so much.