like that and marathon fundraising efforts mean that this children in need programme did more than just raise cash, but brought the country together at a difficult time with the cost of living rising. for you to actually donate when things are so challenging, it s so greatly appreciated. and i met some amazing people that run the projects that children in need funds, and it s changing lives. it s helping young people. are you ready for this? let s see how much we ve raised. that financial reality might have had an impact. the total figure raised on the night was a little lower than recent years. contributions will keep coming in over the coming days and weeks, so the final total will be higher and that money will support a range of projects across the country to help children who really need it. stefan powell, bbc news. all for a good cause. now it s time for a look at the weather with helen. hello.
lewis capaldi, graham norton and joe wicks will be among the stars taking part in this year s children in need show later tonight. the annual telethon raises money for charities around the uk, with organisers saying this year s event is more important than ever, due to the rising cost of living. 0ur reporter, stefan powell has more. famous for its fabulous fundraising for 42 years now, children in need has seen the country come together for big moments like 2021 s drumathon, two efforts closer to home. this year is no different for people like scott mills. mr; home. this year is no different for people like scott mills. my calves are on fire- people like scott mills. my calves are on fire. and people like scott mills. my calves are on fire. and matt people like scott mills. my calves are on fire. and matt baker, - people like scott mills. my calves are on fire. and matt baker, going | are on fire. and matt baker, going the extra mile. are on fire. and matt baker, going the extr
i swallowed a trumpet of the other day, now i make a sound every time i. with a special takeover of blankety blank with bradley walsh. celebrities taking on graham norton s red chair, and plenty of surprises. so expect another night of excitement and some emotion too, as children in need looks to build on a legacy that has distributed over £500 million in the last ten years. stefan powell, bbc news. and you can watch children in need tonight, here on bbc one at 7 o clock. now it s time for a look at the weather. matt is here with us again. that s a rather gloomy picture. rather gloomy picture. gloomy day for some, rather gloomy picture. gloomy day for some. to rather gloomy picture. gloomy day for some, to be rather gloomy picture. gloomy day for some, to be honest. rather gloomy picture. gloomy day for some, to be honest. good i for some, to be honest. good morning. many it is brighter than yesterday in eastern scotland, this is the view not too long ago, heavy