Children in Need returns to our screens this year on Friday November 18.

Confirmed performances at this year's charity event include Little Mix and Craig David, appearances from Eddie Redmayne, and TV specials from the likes of Eastenders.

It will mark the first year Terry Wogan will not be presenting, following his death in January. The show will be fronted by other regulars Tess Daly, Rochelle and Marvin Humes and Graham Norton.

There are plenty of ways to get involved and help out, and you can have fun whilst doing it. Whether it's fundraising, donating or simply buying any Pudsey themed goodies.

Once again fashion designer Giles Deacon has designed the official Children in Need t-shirt which features a geometric design of Pudsey.

We've put together a list of the official Children in Need merchandise you can buy for the annual event, with proceeds going towards the final amount raised on the night.

The show will run on BBC One from 7:30pm until 2:00am, moving to BBC Two at 10:00pm-10:30pm for the news.

BBC Shop

Giles Deacon has designed the 2016 official Pudsey shirt

Over on the BBC's Children in Need shop you can buy the official 2016 Pudsey shirt designed once again by Giles Deacon. The adult version comes in two colours - white and grey, and is priced at £12 whilst the kids shirt is priced at £5 .

Other products available from the BBC store include Pudsey VR viewers , for just £4 giving you a virtual reality experience by using your smartphone. You will be immersed in a new world with all your favourite BBC shows and stars.

Transport yourself into a new world with these Pudsey VR viewers

Plus you can host your own Pudsey Children in Need party with a party set for £10 , including napkins, plates, straws, cups and bunting.

You can dress up for the occasion with Light-up Pudsey and Blush ears for £3.50 or go all out and wear the Pudsey onesies and the whole family can join in as they come in adult for £10 and kids for £12 sizes.

George Asda

This adorable Pudsey backpack is priced at £5 with proceeds going to the cause

Asda are also selling Children in Need products both online and in-store so you can pick some merchandise up if you're doing your weekly shop.

At Asda you can purchase a Pudsey rucksack for £5, Blush or Pudsey earrings for £2.50, novelty Pudsey glasses for £4 as well as pyjamas sets and a whole range of Pudsey t-shirts.

You can shop the full collection on the site and pick your favourite to get behind the cause and look great too!

Lakeland

Lakeland stock mugs, cupcake cases and gift bags all branded with the lovable Pudsey

Home retailers Lakeland have a whole Pudsey-themed range, including a number of exclusive products.

You can combine the Bake Off with Children in Needs and hold your own baking party to raise money thanks to Lakeland's Pudsey baking range.

They have a Cookie Cutter for £2.99, they also stock icing sets, cake pop moulds, cupcake cases, even a spatula and you can pack them all up in treat bags for your party guests.

Plus you can decorate your home with the Pudsey themed bunting, transforming your kitchen into a Children in Need bake-off for friends and family.

Shop the full Lakeland Children in Need baking range on the site here .

Boots

Boots are a go-to store for many when they want to pick up any Pudsey products and this year it's no different.

They have classic Pudsey and Blush ears on sale for £2.50, ideal to wear in the office if there's any fundraising going on at work.

Plus this year Pudsey and Blush bear are handing over the responsibility to you to design their t-shirts with the 'Do Your Thing T-shirt'. The top can be washed and redesigned as many times as you like and is a great way to entertain the kids and raise money at the same time.

You can design Pudsey and Blush's t-shirts this year

The teddies are priced at £8 and you can purchase them in Boots stores or online - 60% goes to charity.

Post Office

Children in Need have teamed up again with the Post Office to provide a small parcel shoe box.

It is ideal to send special presents up to 2kg and is pre-labelled so you can add your recipient on the front.

They are priced at £2.91 on the Post Office website with 80p of each sale going towards Children in Need.

From the sale of each mailing box, a donation of 80p will benefit BBC Children in Need

Plus you can also buy two types of 'Children in Need: Be a Hero' badges from the Post Office , in large and small for £8.33.

These are great for schools who want to give the badges out to the children who have been fundraising this year.

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