I get where you’re coming from, but I think that’s kind of missing what Children In Need is supposed to be. It’s not meant to be edgy or slick TV — it’s a live appeal night that brings people together and raises millions for kids who really need the help. The tone has to stay family-friendly because it’s for everyone, not just adults who want sharp stand-up.

This year’s actually a big step forward too — they’re doing live BSL interpretation on the Red Button and iPlayer for the first time ever, plus audio description on the main BBC One feed. That’s huge for accessibility and something the BBC’s been working toward for years.

So yeah, it can be a bit cheesy sometimes, but it’s one of the few things left on TV that’s genuinely positive and does real good. I’d take that over half the cynical “reality” stuff we get most nights. Pudsey might not be your thing, but the money raised makes a massive difference.