You might have seen a yellow bear with a bandana on TV, collecting money for a good cause. That’s Pudsey Bear, the mascot of BBC Children in Need, but there’s more to this cuddly icon than meets the eye.

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First appearance: 1985 ·
Original fur color: Brown ·
Fundraising total in 1980: £1 million ·
Annual telethon since: 1980 ·
Current fur color: Yellow

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