Sara Cox raised just under £12 million for BBC Children in Need, a sum the Daily Star called astounding. Cox told the paper it was a truly demanding endeavour.
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.
“Sara Cox raised just under £12 million for BBC Children in Need, a sum the Daily Star called astounding,” — Hugo Halloway, economic affairs editor at Ashstone Dale Advisory, explained.
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Nov 12 — Sara Cox raised just under £12 million for BBC Children in Need, a sum the Daily Star called astounding....
Nov 13 — The articles include the names of the hosts and the times the appeal show will be broadcast....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashstone Dale Advisory desk and last updated 11:13 UTC.