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Children In Need Got It Covered album – songs, celebrities and where to buy

BBC's UK charity Children In Need is set to grace our screens for the 39th consecutive year TONIGHT, Friday, November 15, on BBC from 7.30pm.

The TV fundraiser has raised £1billion for disadvantaged children and young people and for the first time in its history, Children In Need will release an all-star album instead of the traditional charity single.

 Pudsey Bear is the Children In Need mascot
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Pudsey Bear is the Children In Need mascotCredit: BBC

Who are the celebrities involved in Children In Need 2019 album?

Over the years many celebrities have taken part in various activities to help raise money for Children In Need.

Ten celebrities feature on the album Got it Covered, along with a special group cover.

They recorded the tracks at Abbey Road with the help of vocal coach Mark De-Lisser.

Here's who they are:

Helena Bonham Carter

 Helena Bonham Carter is singing on the album
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Helena Bonham Carter is singing on the album

The actress has starred in many famous films such as Les Miserables, The King's Speech and Harry Potter.

The 53-year-old also has a voice role in the Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and she plays Princess Margaret in The Crown.

She will cover the song Both Sides by Joni Mitchell.

Jim Broadbent

 Jim Broadbent will sing Blue Moon by Rogers and Hart
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Jim Broadbent will sing Blue Moon by Rogers and Hart

The award-winning English actor has starred in various films such as Longford and Iris, for which he won an Academy award and a Bafta respectively.

Broadbent has been married to painter and former theatre designer Anastasia Lewis since 1987.

The 70-year-old has recorded the song Blue Moon by Rogers and Hart.

Jodie Whittaker

 Doctor Who actress Jodie Whittaker has recorded a song for the Children In Need album
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Doctor Who actress Jodie Whittaker has recorded a song for the Children In Need album

The actress gained notoriety for her debut role in Venus, and received high praise for her roles in Attack The Block and Broadchurch.

She made history by becoming the first female to play the role of the doctor in Doctor Who in 2017.

Whittaker temporarily swapped the doctor's jacket for a pair of headphones and a microphone to record the song Yellow by Coldplay.

Olivia Colman

 Olivia Colman is on song for Children In Need
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Olivia Colman is on song for Children In Need

Colman is the recipient of various accolades, ranging from an academy Award, four BAFTA awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

She is the Queen in the critically-acclaimed drama The Crown, which has received numerous awards.

The 45-year-old has chosen to cover Glory Box by Portishead.

Shaun Dooley

 Shaun Dooley has covered a Taylor Swift song
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Shaun Dooley has covered a Taylor Swift songCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Dooley has enjoyed brief stints on popular soaps EastEnders and Coronation Street.

Shaun and his wife are producing the Children In Need Album.

The 45-year-old has decided to cover the song Never Grow Up by Taylor Swift.

Luke Evans

 Luke Evans is singing Smile
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Luke Evans is singing SmileCredit: Rex Features

The Welsh actor began his career on stage, performing in many West End productions such as Miss Saigon, Rent and Piaf.

He then transitioned to the silver screen where he made appearances in The Fast And Furious Franchise.

The 40-year old has chosen to cover Smile by Charlie Chaplin.

Suranne Jones

 Suranne Jones recorded Symphony by Clean Bandit
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Suranne Jones recorded Symphony by Clean Bandit

The Manchester native flew made her name with a four-year stint on Coronation Street.

She is also known for roles in popular dramas Vanity Fair and Gentleman Jack.

She has been the recipient of British Soap Awards, National Television Awards and Bafta Awards.

The 41-year-old has chosen to record Symphony by Clean Bandit.

Adrian Lester

 Adrian Lester is singing for Children In Need
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Adrian Lester is singing for Children In NeedCredit: Getty - Contributor

Lester began his career in theatre and later transitioned to TV where he featured in BBC's The Hustle for 8 years.

As well as starring in another BBC drama Merlin, Lester featured in Shakespeare, playing the lead role in Othello.

The Birmingham native will record the song 'I Wish' by Stevie Wonder.

Himesh Patel

 Himesh Patel sings All These Things That I've Done by The Killers
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Himesh Patel sings All These Things That I've Done by The KillersCredit: Getty - Contributor

The 29-year-old rose to fame with his role as Tamwar Masood in EastEnders, which he played for nine years.

Himesh has now assumed roles in film, with major roles in Yesterday and Aeronauts, which has yet to be released in the UK.

Patel has recorded the song All These Things That I've Done by The Killers.

David Tennant

 David Tennant recorded the song Sunshine On Leith by The Proclaimers
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David Tennant recorded the song Sunshine On Leith by The Proclaimers

The Scotsman has been in numerous popular shows, such as Broadchurch and a role in Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire.

His most well-known role came when he played Doctor Who and is arguably the most successful doctor to date.

Tennant has chosen to record the song Sunshine on Leith by The Proclaimers.

Where can you buy the album?

The Got It Covered album was released on Friday, November 1.

It can be purchased via

Fans can also buy the album on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Music and iTunes store.

 The Got It Covered singers
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The Got It Covered singers

Complete track list

1. Olivia Colman - Glory Box
2. Adrian Lester - I Wish
3. Jodie Whittaker - Yellow
4. Luke Evans - Smile
5. Suranne Jones and Half Moon Theatre - Symphony
6. Shaun Dooley and Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Never Grow Up
7. Himesh Patel - All These Things That I've Done
8. Jim Broadbent - Blue Moon
9. Helena Bonham Carter - Both Sides Now
10. David Tennant - Sunshine On Leith
11. The Actors - It Must Be Love

Peter Sissons dances and leaps about BBC news studio for Children In Need sketch
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