And to get folk in the mood, here is a gallery of pictures taken of Children in Need fund-raisers from years past. Pyjamas feature heavily!
9. Ian Goodwin of Goose Green Labour Club dressed as Robin Hood was taking on anybody during a 15-hour snooker marathon. Also pictured are: Carl Parkinson, Dot Charnock, Geoff Atherton, Maureen Bishop and Malcolm Huddart
. Photo: Gary Kelman
10. Wigan Council engineering boss Peter Taylor swapped roles and swept the streets of Wigan
. Photo: Paul Greenwood
11. Sharon Ashcroft of Asda, Wigan paints the faces of twins, Adam and Matthew Ainscough
. Photo: Gary Kelman
12. Deanery High School students, Andrew Greaves, Stephen Marsden, Andrew Duncan, Matthew Gray and Martin Rigby dressed as cheerleaders
. Photo: Gary Kelman
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