Walkers finish Children in Need three-legged challenge

Game Changers presenter Emily Jeffery and weekend breakfast presenter Allison Ferns were greeted by Pudsey at Brighton Palace Pier when they completed the race on Wednesday

Local BBC radio presenters in the South East have completed a three-legged race as part of the BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge.

Game Changers presenter Emily Jeffery and weekend breakfast presenter Allison Ferns, representing Surrey and Sussex, were tethered together and staggered 25 miles (40km) over two days from Cranleigh to Brighton's Palace Pier.

In Kent, afternoon presenter Adam Dowling and sports reporter Ben Watts walked the same distance around St Mary's Island in Chatham.

The teams completed the feat on Wednesday and along the way were joined by residents who supported the cause.

Emily Jeffery and Allison Ferns were joined by Steve Silverwood, who runs the charity Upside Comics, in Brighton

Allison and Emily, who were greeted by a town crier when they crossed the finishing line on Brighton seafront, thanked those who supported them along the way.

"There were loads of lovely listeners who supported us, people who donated - and people who let us use their toilets!" Allison said.

Adam and Ben were also greeted by residents and Pudsey as they completed their journey.

Adam said: "I am exhausted, my feet hurt but we did it!"

"We've made it, it's become dark and cold, I didn't think we were going to make it back!" Ben added.

Ben Watts and Adam Dowling complete their race on Wednesday, crossing the line at Kingsgate Bay in Broadstairs

"The challenge is a reminder that Children In Need is not some obscure thing where money goes into a pot and we never see it again," Adam added.

"It actually does help people directly, here in Kent, and we've heard that for ourselves. It's been amazing."

Ben added: "The support we had yesterday, people waving at us, donating, messages coming in, all of it together was great."

Adam Dowling and Ben Watts racing along Margate Main Sands on Wednesday

Adam Dowling and Ben Watts, who began their race on Tuesday, are cheered on by colleagues and Pudsey

Ben Watts said: "We've bumped into so many listeners and so many generous people.

"The people of Thanet really love where they live, and that has been really special to see."

The four presenters, along with dozens of others from radio stations across the country, took part in the Thousand Mile Challenge this week.

Allison and Emily stopped by Steyning Church of England Primary, with Pudsey as a guest