Summary

  • BBC radio presenters across the UK braved all weathers as they took on the Thousand Mile Challenge for BBC Children in Need

  • Together, they've walked 1,000 miles in two days – and they did it all three-legged

  • They walked in all different locations - from Stonehenge to Cardiff's Principality Stadium and across windmills, giant horse sculptures and lighthouses - we've been following their efforts throughout the final day

  • You can also watch video highlights from the challenge - including their finish line celebrations, Pudsey taking a cable car and Tommy Fury joining our Manchester challenge crew

  • Wondering why they'd put themselves through it? Head to the BBC Children in Need Stories page on BBC Sounds to learn more

  • If you want to support our Thousand Mile Challenge team's efforts, you can donate via the BBC Children in Need challenge fundraising page

Live Reporting

Edited by Kathryn Hamlett, with Steve Mellen and Lisa Young

  1. Watch: A fitting firework finale for our fantastic supporters

    We'll leave you with this video of fireworks that marked the finish line for the BBC Radio Leicester team.

    Thank you all for your brilliant support for the BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge - you are helping to make a huge difference to the lives of young people.

    Fireworks finale for Children In Need challenge

  2. 'What a wild ride it's been!'

    BBC Radio Norfolk

    Gill and Kayleigh have an arm round each other's shoulders and their other arms raised high as they smile broadly. It is night but behind them are the colourful lights of a fair. Gill is wearing a hi-viz tabbard and Kayleigh a Pudsey sweatshirt and they are both wearing Pudsey ears.

    BBC Radio Norfolk's team were one of many that reached the finish of their BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge in the dark.

    Presenter Kayleigh Poacher said it had been a "wild ride" after "nearly being blown away in Great Yarmouth".

    "After the two days everything aches - my legs aches, everything hurts but it’s been so worthwhile.

    "To be able to walk with some incredible people, to find out about just incredible organisations across our county and region helping more than 5,000 young people – that is so many children that are supported by BBC Children in Need.

    "We've had a wonderful route. It’s a beautiful place where we live so that’s been a real highlight - and definitely made it easier in the tough bits.

    "I'm looking forward to a bath and a good lie down now!"

  3. How to donate

    BBC Thousand Mile Challenge logo

    To donate online to BBC Children in Need in support of the teams who took part in the Thousand Mile Challenge attempt, click this link.

    The above link takes you to an external donation page for BBC Children in Need. Its use is subject to their Terms of Use & Privacy Notice.

    For full terms and information on the registered charity, go to www.bbc.co.uk/walk

  4. 'Wacky, bizarre, fun and energetic'

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    It was after dark when BBC Radio Guernsey's team reached the finish line for their BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge - where they were met with crashing waves, a band and fireworks.

    Presenter Tim Hunter said: "We were played in to the last half mile with a full samba band which carried us through to the end, where waves were crashing over the wall at Castle Cornet.

    "I felt like it just summed up the entire experience of being wacky, bizarre, fun and energetic - everything the challenge is all about.

    "It was brilliant, but I'm very glad to have my left leg back!"

    Pudsey stands between Tim and Steph in the dark at Castle Cornet. They are punching the air with broad smiles. They're wearing Pudsey ears and hi-viz vests and behind them there is a firework going off and the sea lit by lights from a ship.

  5. Listen: An epic challenge

    Listen to the moment BBC Radio York's Georgey Spanswick and Joanita Musisi completed their epic BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge.

    Georgey Spanswick and Joanita Musisi have done it!

  6. Pudsey Bear must be exhausted

    What a busy 48 hours, eh? It's not easy walking 1,000 miles, let alone when you're tied to someone else.

    And Pudsey Bear must be as tired as our walkers.

    He's managed to get around - popping up amongst 42 radio teams across four nations, all braving the Thousand Mile Challenge for Children in Need.

    Pudsey sits in a chair on a street with a cup of tea on a saucer, a woman with Pudsey ears in the background

    Luckily Pudsey found the time to treat himself to a cuppa in Lincolnshire

    Pudsey is in Asda standing behind a till and scanning a jar of Sharwood's sauce

    He also lent a hand scanning post-workout treats at a Hereford supermarket

    Pudsey stands hands over mouth with penguins in background, sign says 'Penguin Shore'

    He was looking sheepish in Gloucestershire

    A woman has her arms round a man in a yellow suit saying 'Pudsey' and Pudsey bear, they are each lifting a leg up in dance, Stonehenge behind them

    Despite the mammoth physical feat for Pudsey Bear, he found the energy to have a boogie at Stonehenge

  7. Watch: A kidnap, a cassock and a challenge complete

    BBC Radio Gloucestershire had a dramatic start to the BBC Children's in Need Thousand Mile Challenge - presenter Jon Smith was 'kidnapped' by Gloucester rugby player Jamal Ford-Robinson.

    The three-legged adventures continued as Jon and fellow presenter Nicky Price toured the county, meeting exotic birds, crossing bridges and even teamed up with a priest to walk the cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral.

    At the finish, Nicky said they'd had "two brilliant days".

    From 'kidnap' to Kingsholm - Gloucestershire finish the challenge

  8. Watch: A Hull of a lot of dancing and singing

    What a day it's been for BBC Radio Humberside's team as they finished the BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge!

    After a day of dancing, singing and just a little stumbling, Kofi Smiles and Carla Greene brought their part of the challenge to a triumphant end outside Hull City Hall.

    Kofi Smiles and Carla Greene complete the challenge outside Hull City Hall

  9. You can still donate

    BBC Thousand Mile Challenge logo

    Our intrepid teams of walkers may have completed the BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge but you can still donate. Just click this link.

    The above link takes you to an external donation page for BBC Children in Need. Its use is subject to their Terms of Use & Privacy Notice.

    For full terms and information on the registered charity, go to www.bbc.co.uk/walk

  10. THEY'VE DONE IT!
    Breaking

    Pudsey Bear crosses a finish line in front of Hereford Cathedral

    What an incredible effort!

    Our tireless teams have completed the BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge.

    BBC radio presenters across the British Isles have braved all weathers, along with blisters and aching muscles over the past two days, as they took on the challenge - while walking three-legged.

    Well done to everyone who's taken part - and to those who've donated.

  11. Listen: The pub that became an inclusive play hub

    BBC Radio Leeds

    Linda Holmes said she founded Sensory World in Dewsbury after seeing a lack of spaces for children with special needs.

    The centre offers sensory rooms, outdoor play, craft sessions, and various clubs as a way of creating a safe and inclusive environment for neurodiverse families across Yorkshire.

    Linda spoke to Gayle Lofthouse at BBC Radio Leeds about how she used her own funds to convert an old pub into the calming space.

    Since then, BBC Children in Need funding has helped Sensory World to develop and support children with special needs.

    Sensory World provides vital support and play for kids with additional needs.

  12. In pictures: New friends, broad smiles and many Pudsey ears

    New friendships were made as everyone got behind the BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge - even pantomime princes... yes they did!

    There were smiles all round and an incredible number of furry yellow ears on display.

    Wayne Bavin and Natasha Lawrence are arm in arm and smiling as they walk a path in a park. They are both wearing Pudsey ears. He is wearing a BBC Children in Need hoodie and she is wearing a branded hi-viz vest.

    Nurse and Gladiator TV show contestant Natasha Lawrence helped BBC Radio Suffolk presenter Wayne Bavin smash the first mile in Ipswich's Christchurch park earlier

    The pantomine actors are in costume - elaborate courtly coats and frilly shirts, Pudsey is in the middle with his thumbs up and the radio presenters are wearing hi-viz tabbards and are holding microphones as they all stand in a park.

    If the shoe fits: Cinderella pantomime stars Krazy Kev, Dinky Dino and Kirkby Stephen helped BBC Radio Somerset's Simon Parkin and Mel Everett complete the challenge

    Warren Wilson and Kerry Massage are walking three-legged down a country path. He has a white stick and she is carrying a teddy-sized Pudsey. There is a field to their right and a hedge to their left.

    Warren Wilson from RNIB teamed up with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire's Kerry Massage

    Kayleigh Poacher and Gill Brown are wearing Pudsey ears and smiling broadly and Pudsey stands between them with one hand resting on his chin.

    Pudsey was supportive as BBC Radio Norfolk's Kayleigh Poacher and Gill Brown began the challenge in Great Yarmouth

  13. 'It brought a tear to my eye'

    Judith Ralston
    BBC Scotland Weather

    It certainly was a challenge, I’m feeling so delighted to have made it and so happy to have taken part!

    Midway through today my shoulder was aching so our sports physio stepped in to ensure I could continue on through the final stretch.

    The best part has been meeting representatives from the charities who have been walking three-legged with me over the last two days.

    It has been incredibly humbling to hear the work they do across Scotland for our children and young people. I have to admit, it brought a tear to my eye a few times.

    We’ve had typical Scottish weather of wind, rain and sunshine - four seasons in one day - but I forecast this challenge will help raise vital funds for BBC Children in Need.

    Man and woman stand either side of Pudsey, each holding red and yellow roses and wearing neon Pudsey bibs. The sky is darkening with cloud and two horse-like structures are behind them. Lights shine on steps in the distance, they stand on grass.

  14. How to donate

    BBC Thousand Mile Challenge logo

    To donate online to BBC Children in Need in support of the efforts of teams taking part in the Thousand Mile Challenge attempt, click this link.

    The above link takes you to an external donation page for BBC Children in Need. Its use is subject to their Terms of Use & Privacy Notice.

    For full terms and information on the registered charity, go to www.bbc.co.uk/walk

  15. BBC presenters honoured in knitted form

    BBC Radio Leicester

    A white knitted postbox topper on on a postbox with the words 'The 1000 mile challenge' and a knitted man and woman in high vis bibs with Pudsey's face on. They stand in front of a knitted Pudsey. A brick wall and shop window can be seen behind them.

    The very thought of a 1,000 mile three-legged challenge might give you a stitch - but how about stitching of a different kind?

    BBC Leicester presenters Ady Dayman and Zoe McGrady were recreated in knitted form by a mysterious local artist.

    She goes by the name of Syston Knitting Banxy, and has been known to create postbox toppers celebrating personalities and events.

    She has even knitted a life-sized soldier and dog in the past.

    The enigmatic knitter found a fitting way to wish the duo luck with this knitted postbox topper, made in honour of the BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge.

  16. Listen: 'They can switch off and become children again'

    BBC Radio Stoke

    The money being raised by the radio presenters walking three-legged on the BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge is paying for some very valuable four-legged help.

    Equine therapist Maggie Falconer says she sees children grow in confidence when they are with the animals at Great Eaves Farm near Stoke-on-Trent.

    She told BBC Radio Stoke's Matt Weigold: "The sessions help children just to forget about what is going on in the world.

    "They can switch off for a little while and become children again.

    "They're able to interact with the animals, and it helps them move forward and be able to deal with things in a different way."

    Equine therapist, Maggie Falconer is brave enough to work with both animals and children.

  17. In pictures: From a footballing legend to a frightened lion

    Pudsey really has been getting about today - and he has met everyone from footballers to actors!

    Yellow T-shirts, fake ears and even plumes of smoke have been seen across the country as people came together for the BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge.

    A man in a yellow Pudsey T-shirt with Pudsey ears is smiling, arm around an older man. Both look at the camera. An empty football stadium is visible behind them.

    Everton legend Kevin Sheedy took a lap around the club's Hill Dickinson Stadium with Munnsy. Known for his magic left foot in the club's glory days, he said he was game for a few more laps!

    Pudsey bear stands with thumbs up in the middle of a group of people of different ages and two dogs, many wear Pudsey ears and yellow Children in Need tops, some wear green T-shirts saying 'Diamond Runners'. They stand outside a building that says 'Welcome'.

    Pudsey was popular in Northampton, where there was a warm welcome from animals and people alike

    A woman and man with ankles strapped together and headphones on stand with Pudsey, arms linked as Pudsey puts his hand in the air to cheer. Behind them is a small, cheering crowd, yellow Children in Need flags and plumes of yellow smoke.

    Connor Phillips and Cate Conway took Radio Ulster to the finish line amidst yellow smoke and cheers

    A man in glasses and Pudsey ears looks past the camera, holding a purple Radio Lincolnshire mic. He stands next to person in a furry lion's costume, both look nervous or afraid, the lion's expression exaggerated. The lion is holding a Pudsey flag.

    A cowardly lion was on hand to offer support in Lincolnshire

    A smiling woman stands each side of Pudsey who waves with both hands inside a spiral Christmas wreath in what looks like a shopping centre. The woman wear Pudsey ears and Pudsey T-shirts. The wreath is green with red baubles on.

    Christmas came early in York, where the team brought a bit of sparkle to the three-legged challenge

  18. Listen: Helping children through football

    BBC Children in Need raises vital funds for children, young people and the organisations that support them.

    One of these is Merseyside junior football club Kirkby Town.

    Based near Kirkby town centre, and welcoming children aged four to 16, the club was founded in 2019 and is accredited by England Football.

    Junior football club Kirkby Town started in 2019

  19. 'Everyone talks about leg pain, but I've got back pain'

    Behnaz Ahkgar
    BBC Radio Wales

    Behnaz Akhgar and Catrin Heledd in hi vis jackets with Carys Rees and Huw Jones standing on Cardiff barrage

    BBC Radio Wales’ Behnaz Akhgar and Catrin Heledd were joined by Carys Rees and Huw Jones from the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team

    What an incredible experience.

    I've been meeting the most amazing people and those chats have been keeping me going because the weather has been quite challenging.

    A highlight from today was hearing my sister wishing me luck on BBC Radio Wales. That was so cute.

    I don't think she's even been to the BBC building, so hearing her live from the studio while I'm out and about was such a surprise.

    Everyone's talking about leg pain, but I've got back pain going on. I'm trying to do stretches with the sports therapists.

    I've still got some energy left in me, but it is a little bit chilly.

    The support has been incredible. People have been stopping to say good luck, so thank you to everybody who has been supporting us.

  20. In pictures: From pop stars to singing plumbers

    The 42 pairs of walkers taking part in the BBC Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge across the UK have been joined by people to cheer them on - including some well-known faces.

    Singer LadBaby with presenters Summaya and Dino in Children in Need tshirts and ears in a street

    Singer LadBaby joined presenters Summaya and Dino in Nottingham

    Kat Cowan wearing Pudsey ears with Paul Ballington playing guitar

    BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Kat Cowan was joined by Paul Ballington - AKA The Singing Plumber - for a singing lap of Meadowhall Shopping Centre

    Pudsey with Adam Ball and Sophie Rumbsy on a cobbled street in front of an old building

    Pudsey joined BBC Radio Oxfordshire's Adam Ball and Sophie Rumbsy on the cobbled streets of Oxford

    Four people wearing Children in Need t-shirts with a guide dog wearing Pudsey bear ears on a pavement

    The BBC Radio WM team were joined by a guide dog wearing Pudsey ears