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Graham Norton To Succeed Terry Wogan As Children In Need Presenter

Sir Terry died in January, following a battle with cancer.
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Entertainment Editor, HuffPost UK

Graham Norton will step into the shoes of the late Sir Terry Wogan as the new face of Children In Need. 

The chat show host will lead the presenting team on this year’s annual televised fundraiser, when it airs on Friday 18 November. 

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Graham Norton will replace Sir Terry Wogan on Children In Need
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He’ll be joined by regulars Tess Daly and Rochelle Humes, as well as newcomers Marvin Humes, Greg James and Ade Adepitan.

Graham said in a statement: “It is a huge privilege to join the presenting team for the Children in Need Appeal show.

“This year we’d love to raise as much money as we possibly can in honour of the late Sir Terry Wogan.”

Rochelle added: “I will never forget the amazing experience of presenting Children in Need with Sir Terry Wogan. Children In Need is truly one of the highlights of my year and I can’t wait for this year’s show.”

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Sir Terry with Pudsey the bear
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Sir Terry died in January, following a battle with cancer. 

Dermot O’Leary led last year’s Children In Need, after Terry’s health forced him to pull out at the last minute.

It was previously announced this year’s Children In Need Rocks concert at the Royal Albert Hall will be held in memory of Sir Terry. 

Artists including Take That, Ellie Goulding, Olly Murs, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and Rick Astley will perform songs that Sir Terry loved and had a personal connection to. 

The concert will take place on 1 November, airing on BBC One and Radio 2.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: An order of service during a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Peter Gabriel performs during a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Joanna Lumley speaks during a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Ken Bruce performs during a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Joanna Lumley stands with the Very Reverend John Hall, Dean of Westminster, following a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Stevie Spring, Chairman of BBC Children In Need, speaks during a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Helen Joyce Wogan (2nd-R) with her children (L-R) Katherine Wogan, Alan Wogan and Mark Wogan attend a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Alan Yentob and Phillipa Walker depart after attending a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Chris Evans speaks during a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Vanessa Feltz attends a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory Bremner departs after attending a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Maureen Lipman and Anneka Rice leave a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Helen Joyce Wogan with her son Mark attend a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Gloria Hunniford attends a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Gaby Roslin and guest attend a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Barry Cryer attends a memorial service for the late Sir Terry Wogan at Westminster Abbey on September 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
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