John Barrowman To Host Scotland's Children In Need

DOCTOR Who star John Barrowman is hosting a massive gig at Glasgow's SECC for this year's Children In Need. Instead of Scotland's section of the UK charity programme coming from the BBC Scotland HQ, it will be based at the SECC in front of 4000 fans.

Glasgow-born John, who shot to fame as Captain Jack in Dr Who, will cohost the show - called Children In Need Rocks Scotland - on Friday, November 19, with Jackie Bird.

Radio 1's Edith Bowman will join Radio Scotland backstage at the event for a special programme on the night.

Acts will include the cast of hit musical We Will Rock You, dance favourites The Box and Pearl and the Puppets as well as comics Des Clarke, Fred MacAulay, Daniel Sloss, Mark Nelson, Craig Hill, Janey Godley and Nina Conti. Other guests have still to be announced.
As well as hosting the event, John will be presenting live links to the rest of the UK and performing.
He said: "Working on Children In Need is always a highlight of my year. The cause is such a worthy one, and unfortunately right now the number of children in need in the UK is growing."

Reporting Scotland anchor Jackie said: "The show is always exciting, but this year we're really pushing the boat out for our fundraisers and viewers. I hope that in return people will give what they can."
Last year, the BBC's Children In Need appeal raised a record-breaking £39million, with £1.6million from Scotland on the night.

You can register now for free tickets at bbc.co.uk/tickets