[Sam]

The annual fundraiser show airs 7pm on BBC1 tonight.

Children in Need 2007
BBC1

"Do something different" is the theme of this year's fundraising extravaganza, something the participating celebrities have obviously taken to heart. And so tonight we'll see the cast of EastEnders performing a tribute to the Beatles' Sgt Pepper (not something you usually hear them singing in Albert Square) and the BBC newsreaders donning fishnets to perform their own version of Chicago (it's possible they've worn fishnets before, but not for this musical). With so many celebs prepared to muck in for charity, it should be a thoroughly entertaining show. Among the other highlights is a special episode of Doctor Who and a fabulous sounding sketch in which some of our favourite sitcom stars take over Hotel Babylon. In the main though, the stars are making a song and dance about the evening with performances by the Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue, Annie Lennox and the cast of Joseph, among others. Can the appeal top last year's staggering total of £33 million? BBC Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will opt out at times during the evening with special events.


Discuss here. Will you be watching?