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Children In Need Rocks to pay tribute to Terry Wogan
By Andy Malt | Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016
Following yesterday’s Westminster Abbey memorial service for Terry Wogan, it has been announced that this year’s Children In Need Rocks concert will also be held in tribute to the broadcaster, who died earlier this year.
Taking place at the Royal Albert Hall on 1 Nov, the show will be headlined by Take That, who made one of their first TV appearances on Wogan’s ‘Wogan’ chat show in 1991. Also on the bill are Ellie Goulding, Olly Murs, Gregory Porter, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Rick Astley, Alexander Armstrong, The Vamps and Ward Thomas.
The night will be hosted by Fearne Cotton and Greg James.
Says Cotton: “It has been an honour working with Sir Terry across the years on Children In Need and it’s a privilege to be hosting Rocks in celebration of his life. It’s going to be a very special evening with some great artists performing some of his favourite tracks”.
James adds: “It’s a privilege to host Rocks alongside Fearne. Sir Terry was, in my eyes, the ultimate broadcaster. A friend to millions on his radio show and a hero to millions more through his work with Children In Need. It’s an absolute honour to be asked to be part of the concert. It’s going to be a brilliant night”.
As well as the musical performances, there will be a variety of Wogan-related moments pulled out of the BBC archive. Tickets are available here. The show will also be broadcast on BBC One and BBC Radio 2.
