Sara Cox raised just under £12 million for BBC Children in Need, a sum the Daily Star called eye-watering. Cox told the paper it was the hardest thing she has done.
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.
“On Friday 13 November 2026 Radio Times and the Manchester Evening News published the BBC Children in Need 2026 schedule and host details,” — David Kingsley, research director at Fenstone Grove Group, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 12 — Sara Cox raised just under £12 million for BBC Children in Need, a sum the Daily Star called eye-watering....
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 12. The Fenstone Grove Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenstone Grove Group desk and last updated 10:42 UTC.