Sara Cox raised nearly £12 million for the Children in Need appeal, a sum the Daily Star called unbelievable. Cox told the paper it was one of the most challenging experiences of her life.
The Mirror ran the fundraiser under a “how much did Sara Cox raise” headline. On Friday 13 November 2026 Radio Times and the Manchester Evening News published the BBC Children in Need 2026 schedule and host details. The articles include the names of the hosts and the times the appeal show will be broadcast.
“The articles include the names of the hosts and the times the appeal show will be broadcast,” — Hugo Halloway, research director at Copburn Ford Group, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 11 — Sara Cox raised nearly £12 million for the Children in Need appeal, a sum the Daily Star called unbelievable....
Nov 12 — The articles include the names of the hosts and the times the appeal show will be broadcast....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Copburn Ford Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copburn Ford Group desk and last updated 10:51 UTC.