Children In Need raises £47m as tributes paid to Sir Terry Wogan

The Children In Need live appeal show raised nearly £47 million as the show paid tribute to the late Sir Terry Wogan.

Presenter Rochelle Humes said that Sir Terry would have been "proud" of the "absolutely incredible" amount raised on the first appeal night since his death.

The much loved broadcaster hosted the annual charity event for 35 years until 2015 when he was forced to pull out due to poor health. He passed away in January.

Team GB appeared on Children In Need in front of the Strictly Come Dancing judges Credit: PA

Friday's star-studded event raised £46,624,259 - a huge rise on last year's £37.1 million.

Announcing the sum, Mrs Humes said: "That's absolutely incredible and I just know how proud Sir Terry would have been."

In tribute to Sir Terry, his son Mark gave out the first Sir Terry Wogan Fundraiser of the Year Award.

The West End cast of the Disney Aladdin musical performing on BBC Children in Need Credit: PA

Mark told the audience: "It was his favourite night of the year, mainly because the money raised tonight and through the year actually made a difference to people, that's why he loved it."

The first winner of the prize was Lauchlan Muir from West Lothian, who raises money by being a human statue.

Mark said: "Dad always said Children In Need was the thing he was most proud of in his entire career. He said he was just one player in a massive team and that you at home were the real stars.

"It was always about helping the children, for him."