Children in Need has spawned six UK number one singles. Here they are in chronological order.
1. 1997 – ‘Perfect Day’ performed by Lou Reed and a host of stars including David Bowie, Bono, Elton John, Boyzone, Heather Small, Emmylou Harris, Brett Anderson, Joan Armatrading, and Tom Jones.
2. 2000 – ‘Never Had a Dream Come True’ by S Club 7. The single sold 630,000 copies in the UK.
3. 2001 – ‘Have You Ever’ by S Club 7. The single entered the charts at No.1 and spent seven weeks in the top 10.
4. 2004 – ‘I’ll Stand By You’ by Girls Aloud.
5. 2009 – ‘The Official BBC Children in Need Medley’ – performed by Peter Kay’s Animated All Star Band. The medley, featuring a host of famous cartoon characters, sold more than 400,000 copies.
6. 2010 – ‘Love You More’ by JLS.
– derbyshiretimes.co.uk
