News: Ricky Gervais AKA David Brent to Appear on Children In Need

Ricky Gervais will perform the title track from the film David Brent: Life On The Road on this year's Children In Need.

Paul Wright, Executive Producer of BBC Children in Need Appeal Show, says: “The Children in Need Appeal Show is over the moon to welcome mega star David Brent to sing his heart out and help raise money for disadvantaged children throughout the UK.”

Gervais joins a line up of famous faces for the Appeal Show, including a special sketch featuring Eddie Redmayne, a performance from the EastEnders cast, a Would I Lie To You? special edition with Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell, athletes from Team GB taking part in the Strictly Children in Need Special, superstar Michael Buble who has recorded a very special performance for the show and pop princesses Little Mix.

The BBC Children In Need 2016 presenters are Tess Daly, Greg James, Graham Norton, Ade Adepitan, Rochelle and Marvin Humes. The show goes out on BBC One and BBC Two on Friday 18 November at 7.30pm.

Audiences can apply for tickets for the one off special performance recording on Wednesday 16th November via BBC Shows and Tours 

 

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