| The Big Night In | |
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| Genre | Telethon |
| Created by | |
| Presented by | |
| Starring | See below |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Peter Davey Colin Hopkins |
| Producer | Peter Davey |
| Production locations | Studio V, Broadcasting House, London |
| Running time | 3:00:00 |
| Production company | BBC Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One |
| Release | 23 April 2020 |
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The Big Night In is a British telethon that was broadcast by BBC One from 7 pm to 10 pm on 23 April 2020[1] to support those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3] It is the first joint initiative between two BBC telethon charities, Children in Need and Comic Relief.[2] By the end of the programme, over £27.3 million had been raised.[4][5] The British government promised to match all public donations if the minimum of £20 million was reached.[6]
- ^ "When is The Big Night In on TV and who is taking part in the BBC One show?". Metro. 15 April 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Children In Need and Comic Relief join forces for first time for coronavirus". Metro. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "BBC Big Night In: Peter Kay, Little Britain and Vicar of Dibley to return for special charity event – follow live". The Independent. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "BBC One - The Big Night In". BBC One. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "BBC One's The Big Night In raises £27,398,675 – Media Centre". BBC. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ "Doctor Who stars unite for BBC's Big Night In". BBC News. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2020.