06/07/2017 The One Show

Hello and welcome to the One Show with Angela Scanlon.

Joining us tonight is the award winning actor whose latest project

is trying to help tackle homelessness through football.

And, with ball skills like this, it looks like he's

What about that. CHEERING

That was used. -- that was you. That was all me. How many times did it

take you to get that? Just the once. LAUGHTER

This is known as the One Show, that was known as the one take. But sadly

you have hung up your boots. You did a lot of football in your life. I

have taken method acting too far. I've ended up having the same injury

that ended Brian Clough's career. I have torn my cruciate ligament. The

bone came out. I know. But I'm still here because I am a trooper. Is

there a scar? Oh yes. Going back to your football skills, you offered a

place in the Arsenal youth team, weren't you? When I was 12. I was on

in Pontin 's on the Isle of Wight. The former Arsenal captain, Tony

Adams, was on holiday with his dad. He was 15 at the time. His dad was a

Scout for Arsenal. I didn't know, but I was offered a place when I was

12. But it would have meant moving to London at the age of 12 summer

parent said no. We know that you are no stranger to a campaign. -- so my

parents said no. Last time you were on the show

you were petitioning the Welsh government to help homeless

teenagers in Wales - and as a result the Welsh Government

is now issuing new instructions to councils making it clear it

does not want 16 and 17 And Michael's been back to Wales

to help the homeless again - but this time using the power

of football. Homelessness is an issue I've got

more and more involved with over the last few years. Trying to help

people. It is not about a lack of will, but maybe a lack of different

ways of addressing the issue. A couple of years ago I came across

one of those, which is an organisation called Street Football

Wales. I was sceptical because I thought why put all of your time,

money, and energy into creating football tournaments for homeless

people, instead of just dealing with them at the homelessness? So I was

very sceptical to begin with. The more I found out about the more

brilliant I realised it was. I've come to meet the founder, Kerry

Harris. What difference can you make to these people's lives? You think

it is just football, coming along and playing, but it is more than

that. There is advice and guidance we did. Organisations coming to

deliver that advice. The first thing is knowledge. Then they get

confidence and self-esteem from being involved. And also the social

network and friends they've never had. As well as getting physically

fit and boosting self-esteem, they are training towards a momentous

event, the Homeless World Cup. Fortunately I was lucky enough to go

to the first Homeless World Cup. We had seven players. It completely

changed their lies, just by being away, being recognised as an

international player. Being recognised as something rather than

a homeless person on the street. That's the reason why we came back

and said let's do it in Wales. 16 players from Wales will join 70

teams from around the globe in this year's World Cup which is being

played in Oslo. We've got people who have come down to Swansea today.

They have been on the train for hours. They do a two-hour training

session then straight back to the hostel in Pontypool. I brought two

of the players here to the pitch where the Welsh national team place

to find a bit more about them. I got into alcohol and drugs. I got to the

point where I was doing criminal activities just to get money for my

addiction. My family had enough of it. I ended up on the street. I went

to prison in 2013. When I came out, with rent arrears, I ended up

homeless for the last four years. How has it affected your life

somehow has it affected you being part of this? I use any more. I

don't drink. I don't do drugs. They help you in so many ways. Teamwork.

Communication. Respect. Instead of doing something different, going on

the streets to do drugs, they bring you into deposit of things. What

does it mean to you to go abroad? This is a massive opportunity for

me, I've never been abroad. -- they bring you in to do positive things.

It is good for my children, they see me out there playing and they are

proud of me. And hopefully it will guide them in the right direction

rather than going down the wrong road like I did. I take the chance

to grab a team talk with the players. Straightaway I can see how

much it means to them. Why do you think Street Football Wales is a

good idea? It brings people together. It gives us opportunities.

You get confidence in yourself. How do you fancy your chances? We are

going to smash it. Will you win it? 100%.

Out there today I wasn't seeing a group of homeless people playing

football, I saw people who know what it is like to be alone and isolated

coming together and feeling the support of being part of a team.

Boosting each other. Giving each other confidence. Feeling proud to

play this beautiful game. APPLAUSE

How about that. Clearly football changes lives. Are

they any good? Better than I ever was. Competitive, but so much

respect and really, you know, enjoying and celebrating playing

together as a team. As far as the World Cup is concerned, how

important is the winning? They get so much from taking part. It is life

changing. You heard the pride to put on that jersey, to play for their

country. They have gone through tough times. It's incredible to see

the difference it can make. The Homeless World Cup took place in

Glasgow last year. This year it is in Oslo. Will you be there? Yes,

cheering on the men and women's teams. Do you have a pep talk up

your sleeves? If things are going badly. Now then, young man young

lady, give it a bit of that. It is interesting to see the stadiums.

They take over the streets. It isn't 11 aside. It is four aside. Ten

minutes each way. With rolling substitutions of a squad of eight.

They set up these pictures to play on. It's fantastic. You can move it

around and do it anywhere. -- pitches to play on. We know you are

keen to bring the Homeless World Cup to Wales in 2018. This is your

platform. We have a flag. What do you want to say about this? We will

be working on it. Next couple of years, we don't know when it will

be. This is my opportunity to convince people. The floor is yours.

Can I stand here? What ever feels good.

He is on the move, a man on a mission.

The mighty dragon of Wales 's stirring from ancient slumber. From

the snowcapped mountains of Snowdonia, along the windswept

valleys of the Rhondda, across Cardiff's Bridge field of glory, the

land is awakening, the land of Llewellyn, the land of Rob Brydon.

From those dreaming men to the wild women of the western shores. All of

the children are joining together as one voice. To send a song of welcome

to the world and that dragon, that mighty red Dragon, shall rise once

more, spread wide its wings, take flight, and roar!

CHEERING Well I never. Look at that. Michael,

I'll tell you what... Come on! Before that we had to turn our

attention to Oslo. This year's Homeless World Cup kicks off in

This year's Homeless World Cup kicks off on the 29th of August.

Matches will be streamed live through the Homeless World

Now it's time to catch up with "HAMMERSCAR" -

an old friend whose name sounds a lot more frightening than she is.

Cameraman Richard Taylor-Jones has headed to the riverbank to see

Last year for the One Show I travelled to a river in Devon to

meet a very special animal, this is Hammerscar, named after the hammer

shaped scar on her nose. I have returned to catch up on the latest

chapter in her life. Stephen, I understand we have some new tales

from the river bank. Yes. Back in December Hammerscar had twins, I did

not see them until February. Seeing the wild to close is rare. Seeing a

female altar with carbs this close is truly astonishing. -- seeing a

female otter with cubs. The fast flowing stream has sections

of deeper pools full of fish and the occasional frog. Perfect for a

growing otter family to fish and hide in. I'm hoping to film the

cubs. We have cameras placed up and down the river. And Stephen is

keeping an eye on the otters. They tend to hunt at night because the

fish move slowly. We had all to find her and figure out how the family is

getting on. These lights are wonderful. It means we can use one

of our standard daylight cameras and I can film in slow motion. Otters

would normally be wary of these lights, but Stephen has spent a long

time getting Hammerscar is used to them. I finger is on the record

button. Stephen had brought me to her favourite fishing spot and his

hunch proves right. The stream is so clear I can even

see the fish Hammerscar is pursuing. She is clearly catching enough,

because she looks to be in fine condition. I'd almost completely

forgotten about the cubs. This is otter watching like never before.

With growing cubs to support, she has no time to hang around. She

disappears upstream. So we move position to try and find her again.

Shortly after midnight we catch up with her in fishing spot -- in

another fishing spot. And she gives me an amazingly close view. She just

caught herself a pretty hefty brown trout. Now she is eating it in front

of us. She needs to eat up to two large fish per day, as well as

catching another couple for her growing twins. Instead of eating her

next catch, she carried it away. A sure sign she is feeding the cubs

hidden somewhere in the darkness. After five hours staking out the

river, the cubs are living up to the elusive nature of the otter. These

shots were filmed of Hammerscar's family. And our One Show remote

camera reveals just how well the cubs are doing, all thanks to the

dedication of their mother. An elusive creature. Thank you to

Stephen for letting us, long and looking after them. We were just

hearing a fascinating story about a sea otter. Finding Dory, I was

originally cast in that to play a sea otter. But eventually I got a

phone call saying that the otter Dummigan did not make it. I did not

get to play it. Sadly. -- I got a phone call saying that the otter did

not make it. And we heard an animal story about

your grandmother. She was an elephant trainer. A handsome woman.

You can see the family resemblance. Look at the size of that medal. She

was mauled by a lion. The claw from the lion is now on a chain of my

house. So, don't mess with you guys. Exactly. The claw got stuck in her?

Took off her breast. You would be upset, wouldn't you? But you like

animals, don't you? You have a dog called Mary, I love a dog with a

human name, and you communicate when you are away. This is how you keep

in touch. An intimate moment in Michael's

life. That is me and my girlfriend, Mary,

communicating by Facetime. She can't see me. Just hears my voice and

whatever. And can we talk about Apostle? Oh, wow. It is the first

time I have done a film in my home town. It was the park where I went

as a boy growing up. Amazing that they built this village there. It is

set in 1905, I play a cut leader, so I had a brutal haircut. But it is

growing out now. My mum is happy about that.

And this is Netflix? Yes. And it must have been an awful time

as clearly you are not a fan of Wales! Exactlically! Shall I do it

Now earlier today the total amount that BBC Children in Need

raised from its 2016 Appeal was revealed - and very soon we'll

It could only have been made possible through your generosity

and the incredible support of fundraisers all across

the country Sarah Mack's been to meet a few of them in Morayshire.

The choir from Peterhead have been fundraising for ten years. Normally

they send the money to Children In Need, and don't get to see where the

money goes. But today is different. We have never met any of the

children from the project that is funded by Children In Need. It is a

wonderful feeling to see the children that are benefitting

Everybody knows. We are very excited. Excited since we heard,

actually. Tell me what is happening this

afternoon? Tell me about it? The choir is coming in and we are

serving them lunch as a thank you for raising money. Impressive. What

part did you play in this? I made it.

And you broke your arm and you're making cakes?! Yeah.

No bother. The programme teaches Young people to eat healthily,

learning new skills and learning them how to live healthily.

We let them set the menus and we ensure it is affordable and give it

makeover. Thanks to Children In Need we don't

have to charge. How much of an effect does this

have? We provide a safe space for a large number of kids. During the

term the kids are getting free meals, in the summer they are not.

And in many cases the parents are out of the house. So they are too,

so we are able to give them somewhere to go and as part of that

we can feed them as well. The core of the work is providing

developmental activities for smaller groups of people. The cooking is

just one aspect of what we do. Are you looking forward to the

afternoon? Yeah. Oops, sorry. We're in the way! We're

in the way! # Oh, oh... I was coming here when I

was younger from school. I learned to cook for myself. As I got older

they convinced me to come back and help.

So, the food is ready, the bus and the choir should be here in a

minute. Let's see if they are ready to party! You're here! Did you have

a good journey?! Yes. Ready to eat?

ALL SPEAK AT ONCE Yes.

Right, let's go. Finally after ten years singing for choir, the choir

get to meet some of the children that they have helped to raise funds

for. # I will wait

# For you... How does it feel to witness and experience first-hand

where you money is going? It is quite humbling. You don't think

about it when you're singing, then you see where the money is going

towards. We were saying we could do with something like this in

Peterhead, where we come from. We don't see the money, this is

lovely to see this acknowledged. This has cemented the feelings that

we have for raising the money. To see the project, to see how the kids

are benefitting from it, it is wonderful.

Herb light up, light up # As if you have a choice... How

much have you enjoyed yourself? I have really enjoyed it and it is

really good to see the people who help to fund this place. Without

them this place wouldn't be open and we don't know what else we would be

doing without it here. # The Bare necessities of life will

come to you # Will come to you

# Yeah! Thank you, Sara. Another fine example of the great work that

happens out there. And the big news today

is that the total amount that BBC Children in Need raised

from its 2016 appeal Wow! Thank you everyone that

contributed to that amount. Thank you for the great work you are

Thank you for the great work you are doing.

And we're joined by someone who knows about raising money

for Children in Need - please welcome back,

from Team Rickshaw 2014 - It's Jess Davies!

We are going to start with the year, tell us what memories this brings

back for you? Oh, many memories, many memories. All of the support.

It was incredible. You know, the miles we went. And not

in the best of conditions. No. Not at all. For you, Jess, it

was a confidence-builder? Yes, I have gained so much confidence.

Sitting here speaking today, I would not be able to do that without

having done that. So it helped you to overcome bigger

challenges? Yes, it has given me the confidence to overcome many things

it is just amazing. And you have a full-time job? Yes,

life is good. We know you are busy from a sport

perspective, give everyone an idea of what is happening? I'm off to

Canada to compete in the World Games with the DFA, funded by CiN and I'm

taking part in the women's football. There you go, Michael, some tips!

Useful tips! Automatic involved in basketball and track events.

So a full schedule. A lot of training? Yes, I've been going to

training most days. Listen, Jess, we wish you all the

best. We really do. You have so many medals it is incredible.

Tonight we have the privilege of launching the Sir

Terry Wogan Fundraiser of the Year Award - 2017.

Sir Terry was the life President of Children in Need and a tireless

This award was created in his name to recognise those who have gone

above and beyond to fundraise for BBC Children in Need,

And this was last year's winner - 11 year-old Lauchlan from Bo'ness,

in Scotland, he raised money by acting as a human statue.

Last year he raised more than ?3,500 brinGing his grand total ?10,000.

Lauchlan collected his award live on CiN night,

onstage with Graham Norton and Sir Terry's son, Mark.

Well, if you know of a person - any age - a group or an organisation

that has shown creativity, commitment and inspiration

while raising money for BBC Children in Need then you can nominate them

for the Sir Terry Wogan Fundraiser of the Year Award 2017.

You can find all the details on the award at bbc.co.uk/pudsey.

Nominations close at midnight on 20th October and you can find

full terms and conditions on the Children In Need website

and remember it's not about how much you raise it's about the spirit

Michael, we know that as a child you loved riding the bus,

you'd sprint to the front, and pretend you were driving -

so we picked this next film especially for you.

Here's Arthur Smith, with a film that Michael,

Brummies and everyone who loves a good bus route, will enjoy.

When they asked me to make a short film about one of Europe's hidden

wonders, I wondered if I may be ending up in a theatre in Tuscany,

or a remote beach in Portugal but no, I'm at Acocks Green Bus Garage

in Birmingham, to find out why the Number 11 bus is beloved by so many.

This is the longest urban bus route in Europe with 266 stops in total.

Travelling through suburbs like Perry Barr, Bearwood. It can take up

to three hours to complete and you can travel clockwise or

anti-clockwise. How long have you been driving on

the Number 11, Howard? I have been driving on this route for eight

years. Is it your favourite? It is. It

really is. I love the emergency passengers, the Birminghamees are

really love people! This bus carries over 50,000 passengers a day.

Are you a regular user of the bus? I am.

I've met a few funny characters, definitely.

Especially on a Friday night? Oh, yeah, definitely! How exciting. I

hear there's a man on the bus who has taken his love of the Number 11

to the next level. Kevin, I presume? Arthur! How are you?! You are in

Birminghamie heaven on the Number 11.

What do you love about it? It is one of the most iconic routes in Europe.

Almost as iconic as route 66. Tell me about this journey.

There is Cadbury's sweeps, Villa Park, you have everything. When we

were kids, whether somebody says would you like to go to a part of

the other side of the city, the answer was, does the 11 go there?

Once in your life, every Birminghamie that existed would have

caught this bus. Whenever I live in Birmingham, this is my route it goes

to my daughter's house, my sister's, everywhere! I knew I would be on the

bus for a while, so I arranged myself a takeway lunch from

Handsworth. Felicia has been feeding the

passengers on the Number 11 since 2002.

Look at this. This looks delicious. What can I have first. It must be

convenient having the Number 11 bus-stop outside? Yes. Yes. It is

very convenient. People come on it, especially those needing a quick

snack and we sell African clothes. Am I right in thinking you made your

outfit yourself? Yes, I did. It is sensational. You are a regular

on the bus? I am on my way to work. I work at a water mill. It has been

on site since 1542. It grinds flour and it has a cafe.

JRR Tolkien is said to have taken inspiration from the mill in

Hobbington. It is a lovely mill. You forget you

are on the main stretch and the Number 11 bus is running everyone

around in the city centre but yes, it is beautiful.

I have almost finished my classic circuit of the Number 11, I gather

we have passed 40 pubs. I might end by refreshing myself in one of the

pubs. And the last bus goes at 11.00pm. So I have plenty of team!

OK, classic One Show style. What is your favourite bus route? The bus

from the spa at the bottom of the road to Porthcawl.

Jess? The number 9 from of the Redcar.

The 105. Perfect.

We are out of here. A massive thanks to Jess

and Michael Sheen. Alex is back tomorrow

and she'll be sharing the sofa They'll also be

joined by Mel Giedroyc