0:00:02 > 0:00:04Ten kids who were bullied into silence...
0:00:04 > 0:00:08- All these boys laughed at me. - (I can't do it.)
0:00:08 > 0:00:11Face the toughest performance challenge of all.
0:00:11 > 0:00:13This is Children In Need.
0:00:13 > 0:00:15I gave you instructions, nothing happened.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19After weeks of training, it's time to sing to the nation.
0:00:19 > 0:00:21We'll be on that stage in a few hours.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23I am so nervous.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27Everything they've learnt culminates in one song for Children In Need.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29There is nothing more I can do.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33Can they find the courage to give the show of their lives?
0:00:33 > 0:00:35Let's make tonight count.
0:00:35 > 0:00:36I can't believe we're here!
0:00:36 > 0:00:39Are you guys excited?
0:00:40 > 0:00:42It will finally come down to this.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44Hey, guys.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46Good luck to all of you.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49It's time for their Big Performance.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15It's the day before Children In Need,
0:01:15 > 0:01:19and the Big Performance tour bus is back in London.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22I'm feeling pressure to get it right. It must be perfect.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25I want them to feel that they did their best,
0:01:25 > 0:01:27because they are capable of it.
0:01:27 > 0:01:31The shy singers have come full circle, returning to BBC TV Centre,
0:01:31 > 0:01:36where they first started their musical tour ten weeks ago.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39Back then, nerves meant they could barely utter a sound.
0:01:39 > 0:01:41And...go!
0:01:41 > 0:01:44THEY MUMBLE
0:01:49 > 0:01:51After weeks of hard work,
0:01:51 > 0:01:55they're now poised to perform on the same stage as JLS and One Direction.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58Everything that I've taught them
0:01:58 > 0:02:00has been about building up to this moment.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03We need to inspire people to give money,
0:02:03 > 0:02:05this has never been so important.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08I feel nervous but excited, too. I just want to do it.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11Ten weeks' work, I'm hoping I don't muck it up.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17The group in front of me are like different people,
0:02:17 > 0:02:20you've got more confidence, you're standing taller
0:02:20 > 0:02:22and you're singing better.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26There will be a lot of pressure, and we've got a lot of work to do,
0:02:26 > 0:02:29but before that, I will throw you in at the deep end.
0:02:29 > 0:02:34You are going to be performing in about 20 minutes,
0:02:34 > 0:02:37live, on BBC Breakfast.
0:02:37 > 0:02:38- Oh!- Yay!
0:02:40 > 0:02:45It's not as many as will be watching on Children In Need,
0:02:45 > 0:02:47but it is our biggest audience so far.
0:02:47 > 0:02:49Follow me.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56I can't believe we're back at the BBC, it is where we started.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58BBC Breakfast, my mum watches that!
0:02:58 > 0:03:01I have to sing in front of her again.
0:03:01 > 0:03:02We haven't practised.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07We are on the news to promote Children In Need,
0:03:07 > 0:03:10we haven't got time to worry, we just have to do a great job.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17BBC Breakfast attracts around two million viewers every morning
0:03:17 > 0:03:21and entertainment's biggest names regularly appear on the sofa.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25They'll perform their rendition of Avril Lavigne's Keep Holding On
0:03:25 > 0:03:27- in just a couple of minutes.- Oh! OK.
0:03:27 > 0:03:32Backstage, there's just time for a vocal warm-up.
0:03:32 > 0:03:33# Nothing you can do. #
0:03:33 > 0:03:35You have to get ready for that bit.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38It's early morning, we're tired but you need to...
0:03:38 > 0:03:41# Nothing you can say. # Try that. And...
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- # Nothing you can say # - Good.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- # Nothing you can do # - Great.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49Try that one more time. Three, and... Do you need us?
0:03:49 > 0:03:50Ok, we're ready.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01James, you, me and Sasha are doing the interview first,
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- they're going to talk to us, OK? Going to be all right?- Yes.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10Sasha and James have been chosen to represent the group
0:04:10 > 0:04:12and publicise their Big Performance.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- Hello, welcome to the programme. How are you feeling?- Good.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- Are you? Good. Not too nervous?- Um, No.
0:04:22 > 0:04:29You've been given a hard time at school, what was your problem?
0:04:31 > 0:04:35Just bullies, people who don't like the fact that you have
0:04:35 > 0:04:38the confidence to sing, they just knock it out of you.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41What tactics do you employ to get the confidence
0:04:41 > 0:04:43to stand before an audience?
0:04:43 > 0:04:44Gareth!
0:04:44 > 0:04:48I believe in them and they're starting to believe in themselves.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52Appearing on BBC Breakfast was a total surprise to the singers.
0:04:52 > 0:04:57Can their performance now convince viewers to tune in tomorrow night?
0:04:57 > 0:05:01Here's Gareth Malone and his choir from The Big Performance 2,
0:05:01 > 0:05:05singing their own rendition of Avril Lavigne's Keep Holding On
0:05:12 > 0:05:16# You're not alone together we stand
0:05:16 > 0:05:17# I'll be by your side
0:05:17 > 0:05:20# You know, I'll take your hand
0:05:22 > 0:05:27# Keep holding on
0:05:27 > 0:05:30# Cos you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
0:05:30 > 0:05:35# Just stay strong
0:05:35 > 0:05:38# Cos you know I'm here for you I'm here for you
0:05:38 > 0:05:42# There's nothing you can say Nothing you can do
0:05:42 > 0:05:46# There's no other way When it comes to the truth
0:05:46 > 0:05:51# So keep holding on
0:05:51 > 0:05:55# Cos you know we'll make it through, make it through. #
0:05:55 > 0:05:57APPLAUSE
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- Hooray!- Well done, guys.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03No dry eyes in this house, and tomorrow will be even worse!
0:06:05 > 0:06:12I thought singing live was amazing, and I thought we did a good job.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14I found that a bit scary,
0:06:14 > 0:06:17so Children In Need is going to be really, really hard.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21Performing on BBC Breakfast, I had butterflies.
0:06:21 > 0:06:23For Children In Need,
0:06:23 > 0:06:27I'll have butterflies, moths, mosquitoes, every single insect!
0:06:27 > 0:06:30What will be hard is drawing out that real magic
0:06:30 > 0:06:32that we put on at the last minute.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35This has to be spine-tingling.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39As the group head off to their first Children In Need rehearsal,
0:06:39 > 0:06:43they get a taste of what it's going to be like backstage.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46We just met One Direction!
0:06:47 > 0:06:51I love their new single, it's like, wow!
0:06:52 > 0:06:56Tomorrow, there'll be lots of famous faces around.
0:06:56 > 0:07:01They mustn't get too starstruck and lose focus on the job in hand.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04We need to go the extra mile, it needs to be more.
0:07:04 > 0:07:09More passion, more sincerity, more in their eyes, more, more, more.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14This is the Children In Need studio, where tomorrow
0:07:14 > 0:07:18the once-bullied singers will be leading a nationwide choir.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23The biggest entertainment shows are made here,
0:07:23 > 0:07:27including Strictly Come Dancing.
0:07:27 > 0:07:31We are going into a big live studio. What I need is concentration.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33Don't be distracted by the lights,
0:07:33 > 0:07:36don't be distracted by famous people.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39If we can get this right now, we can get it right on the night.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42We're all really excited,
0:07:42 > 0:07:44we've got mics on, it's really professional.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47They have to stay cool, calm and focused.
0:07:47 > 0:07:48If they get distracted or upset
0:07:48 > 0:07:51by the people rushing around they'll lose it.
0:07:51 > 0:07:57I feel like a proper celebrity! Look at it! It is beautiful!
0:07:57 > 0:08:02This rehearsal is to make sure the group know their stage positions.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05Back a bit, Charlize, that way. Across a little bit.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07I've just given you three instructions
0:08:07 > 0:08:09and none of them happened.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12Mohammed, are you listening to me? What did I just say?
0:08:13 > 0:08:15Listen.
0:08:15 > 0:08:16Tia, hands. Good.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18Sasha, hands.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23# You're not alone Together we stand
0:08:23 > 0:08:27# I'll be by your side You know I'll take your hand. #
0:08:27 > 0:08:29These kids need to up their game a little bit,
0:08:29 > 0:08:31they need to look more engaged in it,
0:08:31 > 0:08:33all their movements need to be solid.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37# So far away, I wish you were here
0:08:37 > 0:08:41# Before it's too late This could all disappear. #
0:08:41 > 0:08:44It's good for a rehearsal, but they need to do more.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46# ..comes to an end With you by my side... #
0:08:46 > 0:08:49I think they did well, but they need to go up a gear.
0:08:49 > 0:08:51Their faces need to look involved.
0:08:51 > 0:08:54They need to smile, they need to get the actions really crisp,
0:08:54 > 0:08:57and they must not fidget.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59I need to concentrate more,
0:08:59 > 0:09:02because I missed a couple of moves and a couple of my lines.
0:09:02 > 0:09:04But I know what I need to improve on.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08I feel like there's an extra gear.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11The reality has hit me, and I am so nervous right now.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13This is Children In Need,
0:09:13 > 0:09:17so I want to make them feel that we're singing the song to them.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19We have to sort their faces out,
0:09:19 > 0:09:22they have to look like it's the best thing they've ever done.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24They just look over-awed.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27In this extraordinary challenge,
0:09:27 > 0:09:31Gareth will be bringing the nation together like never before.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- Hello, Devon!- Hello!
0:09:34 > 0:09:38Up and down the country, choirs will be singing in unison,
0:09:38 > 0:09:41fronted by our once desperately-nervous singers.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46After the lacklustre rehearsal,
0:09:46 > 0:09:48Gareth is taking them to meet the London choir
0:09:48 > 0:09:51who will be joining them on stage tomorrow night.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54ALL: # Hello, Big Performance Ten.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- # Nice to see you! - ALL: Nice to see you! #
0:09:56 > 0:09:59To see you nice!
0:09:59 > 0:10:03It's vital this goes smoothly, because they're running out of time.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05Cue the music.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09# You're not alone together we stand
0:10:09 > 0:10:13# I'll be by your side You know I'll take your hand
0:10:13 > 0:10:15# A-a-ah, a-a-ah
0:10:15 > 0:10:17# I won't give in... #
0:10:17 > 0:10:19The London choir are amazing.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22First years and it was like... Is that coming from them?
0:10:25 > 0:10:29I'm so glad we have got them to back us up, because they are amazing.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32# Keep holding on
0:10:32 > 0:10:38# Keep holding on. #
0:10:40 > 0:10:42APPLAUSE
0:10:42 > 0:10:46This is a song for Children In Need about holding on through tough times,
0:10:46 > 0:10:50and they have to show that in their face and in their singing.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53Every so often I see someone and think,
0:10:53 > 0:10:56"Brilliant face,"
0:10:56 > 0:10:59and I look down to the next person, and they're going...
0:11:00 > 0:11:04Yeah? Just not quite in the song. Try that one more time, keep...
0:11:04 > 0:11:08# Keep holding on
0:11:08 > 0:11:13# Cos you know we'll make it through We'll make it through
0:11:13 > 0:11:19# Keep holding on. #
0:11:19 > 0:11:20Smashed it, well done!
0:11:20 > 0:11:24I think it's starting to dawn on them just how big this is.
0:11:24 > 0:11:28It is epic, it's massive, it's the entire nation coming together.
0:11:28 > 0:11:33It's very exciting. Up until now, they haven't really got that.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36This is definitely what you'd call a challenge.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40What the performance is lacking is crispness in the movement,
0:11:40 > 0:11:43they're not doing those moves strongly enough.
0:11:43 > 0:11:49I've brought Briony back in to give it that extra bit of sparkle.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- It's Briony, everyone. - Hi! You all right?
0:11:51 > 0:11:55Choreographer to the stars, Briony has worked with everyone
0:11:55 > 0:11:57from Take That to Cheryl Cole.
0:11:57 > 0:12:02We need to clarify the moves. The first one is lifting your arms up.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05A few of you are cutting that move short.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08When you change the words,
0:12:08 > 0:12:11that's the next bit, the next bit, and then finish it here.
0:12:11 > 0:12:15I will come up to you individually, and I want to see your faces.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18And I want to see you perform it.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22# Keep holding on
0:12:22 > 0:12:25# Cos you know we'll make it through, We'll make it through. #
0:12:25 > 0:12:30During the performance, the cameras could be on any of them at any time.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34But not all the singers are performance ready.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38I looked at Taylor and he was just like... and I thought, "oh, no!"
0:12:38 > 0:12:41This is not going to work.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43It is real hard to do everything at once,
0:12:43 > 0:12:46because I' no good at multi-tasking,
0:12:46 > 0:12:51and you have to smile, dance, sing,
0:12:51 > 0:12:55remember the words, everything gets on top of you, and sometimes...
0:12:55 > 0:12:59"Oh, that's nice, yeah." You get lost in your own world.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03By the end of the rehearsal, he was getting better and better.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06All I want him to do is focus for four minutes,
0:13:06 > 0:13:10and hopefully he will be able to do that tomorrow.
0:13:11 > 0:13:12The day has come to an end,
0:13:12 > 0:13:17and Gareth can only hope the group are ready for what tomorrow brings.
0:13:17 > 0:13:22There is nothing more I can do, that's it, the last proper rehearsal.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25It's up to them.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39It's the big, big, big day. Today is a big day.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41There's not very much else to do, now.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43I can't do any more, they just have to do it.
0:13:43 > 0:13:48Children In Need night is one of the biggest events of the year.
0:13:48 > 0:13:5111 million people will be watching,
0:13:51 > 0:13:53and millions of pounds could be raised.
0:13:53 > 0:13:58The day's finally come. I'm so amazed, because we made it this far.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02We are going to be on that stage in a few hours. It is phenomenal.
0:14:02 > 0:14:07Here it is, and we have got to do it, it's so cool. I cannot wait.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10Excitement levels are high,
0:14:10 > 0:14:13and the group are raring to get on stage,
0:14:13 > 0:14:16but there's still a few hours till show time,
0:14:16 > 0:14:19and a technical rehearsal to get through first.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22I need them to be quite professional, to keep calm,
0:14:22 > 0:14:25even when they are stood next to JLS or The Saturdays,
0:14:25 > 0:14:27because they can't waste their energy,
0:14:27 > 0:14:31they have to put it into the performance.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33OK, tuck in, everyone.
0:14:33 > 0:14:37Can I just say, very well done for getting to this point.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41It was a long, hard ten weeks.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44And I think you've come out the other side,
0:14:44 > 0:14:46and done incredibly well. I'm really proud.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50Can I just say, thanks so much for everything you've done,
0:14:50 > 0:14:52you've changed our lives, pretty much.
0:14:52 > 0:14:57I remember that first day when I thought I could never do it.
0:14:57 > 0:14:58- I'm Gareth.- Hi.- How you doing?
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- I'm OK, thanks.- Not too nervous? - I'm a little bit...
0:15:01 > 0:15:05Wow, you're going backwards. Come closer, come closer...
0:15:05 > 0:15:08Thank you for showing that it's not just girls that sing,
0:15:08 > 0:15:12you don't need to care what anyone thinks, just believe in yourself.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15Thanks for bringing out the performance side in me.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17They're not afraid any more.
0:15:17 > 0:15:22They're nervous, of course, but not afraid. It makes me really proud.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24I can perform without giggling or shaking.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26That is a relief, I have to say.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- Do you want to have a go? - Not really.
0:15:29 > 0:15:30One, two, three and...
0:15:30 > 0:15:34They've put themselves on the line and challenged themselves,
0:15:34 > 0:15:36they've done so well.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39It's really lovely to see that it matters to them.
0:15:39 > 0:15:42This is the point where I, really, stop saying,
0:15:42 > 0:15:46"Do it like this, like that," and I just let you do it.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49You all know how to make this performance great.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53It's something you'll be proud of, and your parents, and the nation.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55I really do think you have it within you.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59We need to be calm.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03There's no point jumping around, or doing more rehearsals. We're ready.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06Just get those children all to sing together.
0:16:06 > 0:16:07You know the routine.
0:16:07 > 0:16:08I will be forever in your debt.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10I'll do my best. See you later.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17Actually quite exciting.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24With three hours to go before broadcasting live to the nation,
0:16:24 > 0:16:26stars are starting to arrive.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30Like any act performing at Children In Need,
0:16:30 > 0:16:33the group get the superstar treatment.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37You're dressing room awaits, gentlemen.
0:16:37 > 0:16:39This place is awesome.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41Woo-hoo!
0:16:41 > 0:16:44I feel like an emperor.
0:16:44 > 0:16:49Except the only problem is there's nobody to drop them in your mouth.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54It's awesome to have my own dressing room,
0:16:54 > 0:16:55I feel like I'm famous.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58Fridge!
0:16:58 > 0:17:02The atmosphere is frantic, you can feel the electricity in the air.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04You have to ignore it and get on with the job.
0:17:04 > 0:17:10Their first ever rehearsal with the 3,000-strong nationwide choir
0:17:10 > 0:17:14should help refocus them on the task ahead.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17Today is where they feel the scale of it.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20It's technically and musically a big challenge,
0:17:20 > 0:17:24and the significance is huge. For me, for them, for the nation.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27They're finally confident performing as a group,
0:17:27 > 0:17:30but will they be strong enough to lead the nation?
0:17:34 > 0:17:36Performing alongside such experienced singers
0:17:36 > 0:17:40means the standard is high. The group need to give everything
0:17:40 > 0:17:44if their performance is to raise as much money as possible.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47# There's no other way When it comes to the truth
0:17:47 > 0:17:49# So keep holding on. #
0:17:49 > 0:17:53Technically, the rehearsal has gone well, but Gareth is concerned
0:17:53 > 0:17:55the same old problems remain.
0:17:55 > 0:18:00- Taylor, you have got to smile. - I know.- Practise smiling.- Yeah.
0:18:00 > 0:18:05Mohammed, look at me, don't look at the audience. Look at me.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08Time has run out.
0:18:08 > 0:18:10There is nothing else I can do.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12I just pray that it all comes together.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20As Children In Need and the Big Performance edges ever closer,
0:18:20 > 0:18:22the group head off to get ready.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29It makes you feel like you're a star.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31I want this every day.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33Looking amazing.
0:18:34 > 0:18:35Do what you can.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39Even a reluctant Gareth gets his turn in the chair.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- This is entirely necessary, isn't it? - Yes.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- So Terry Wogan's having it done? - I imagine he's getting airbrushed.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51What about JLS? Are they getting it done?
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- Of course.- One Direction? - Most certainly.- They need it a lot.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59'Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to Television Centre.
0:18:59 > 0:19:04'We are live, and the time has come for Children In Need, 2011.
0:19:04 > 0:19:08'Here is your host, Sir Terry Wogan.'
0:19:09 > 0:19:13After an agonising wait, it's finally here. Show time!
0:19:13 > 0:19:16As Children In Need broadcasts live from the BBC,
0:19:16 > 0:19:19the group wait backstage for their cue.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23All performers get nervous. I'm nervous. But I'm also excited,
0:19:23 > 0:19:27and I will use the nerves to turn in the biggest performance so far.
0:19:27 > 0:19:32That's what you need to do. Let's make it the one that counts.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35As a special treat, Gareth has arranged a personal message
0:19:35 > 0:19:39from tonight's superstar songwriter, Avril Lavigne.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43Hey, guys. I hear you're doing my song, and I think that's awesome.
0:19:43 > 0:19:48For any of you guys who find performing difficult,
0:19:48 > 0:19:52or you're nervous, my advice to you is just to practise,
0:19:52 > 0:19:56because the more you practise the more confident you will be.
0:19:56 > 0:20:01James, I hope your solo goes really well and good luck to all of you.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05- She said your name! - She said my name!
0:20:05 > 0:20:07Yes, she did.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10She's so famous, and just to hear her say my name
0:20:10 > 0:20:13and for her to know me, such a good feeling.
0:20:13 > 0:20:15I just feel so happy.
0:20:15 > 0:20:17ALL: O-o-o-oh, Big Performance!
0:20:17 > 0:20:20The group are called to the studio
0:20:20 > 0:20:24and bump into some familiar faces along the way.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- Good luck hug. - Can I have some good luck?
0:20:26 > 0:20:30Smash it. Show them what you're about.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34Are you guys excited? We're not at the beach no more, are we?
0:20:37 > 0:20:39All these weeks we've been working so hard,
0:20:39 > 0:20:42and it's all going to finally come down to this.
0:20:45 > 0:20:47I think we are all buzzing inside.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52Really excited and nervous, mixed emotions.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55I just can't believe that we're here!
0:20:57 > 0:21:00I just can't wait, I'm buzzing!
0:21:06 > 0:21:09The difference between doing it perfectly
0:21:09 > 0:21:12and messing it up is that small.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15I really hope it goes the right way.
0:21:15 > 0:21:17As the nervous group wait in the wings,
0:21:17 > 0:21:20old emotions threaten to creep in.
0:21:21 > 0:21:26Really nervous for them, and I hope they're all right there, waiting.
0:21:29 > 0:21:34- I can't wait. It will be really enjoyable.- Very, very proud.
0:21:34 > 0:21:39This year, Gareth Malone has stepped up for his toughest challenge yet...
0:21:39 > 0:21:44With 11 million people watching and a packed studio, it's now or never.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47Ten weeks of hard work all comes down
0:21:47 > 0:21:49to the next four minutes. Can they do it?
0:21:49 > 0:21:53Good luck, I know you'll all be amazing, be yourself.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59You're going to go out, smash it, and sing your hearts out.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03Don't be nervous, the excited.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09We are all here, watching with everything crossed for you.
0:22:09 > 0:22:10We love you all, good luck.
0:22:12 > 0:22:18Please welcome, Gareth Malone and the Children In Need choir.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28# You're not alone Together we stand
0:22:28 > 0:22:32# I'll be by your side You know I'll take your hand
0:22:32 > 0:22:35# When it gets cold And it feels like the end
0:22:35 > 0:22:39# There's no place to go You know I won't give in
0:22:39 > 0:22:46# No, I won't give in
0:22:46 > 0:22:52# Keep holding on
0:22:52 > 0:22:55# Cos you know we'll make it through We'll make it through
0:22:55 > 0:23:01# Just stay strong
0:23:01 > 0:23:03# Cos you know I'm here for you I'm here for you
0:23:03 > 0:23:05# There's nothing you could say
0:23:05 > 0:23:07# There's nothing you could do
0:23:07 > 0:23:10# There's no other way When it comes to the truth
0:23:10 > 0:23:16# So keep holding on
0:23:16 > 0:23:19# Cos you know we'll make it through We'll make it through
0:23:19 > 0:23:23# So far away, I wish you were here
0:23:23 > 0:23:28# Before it's too late This could all disappear
0:23:28 > 0:23:32# Before the door's closed And it comes to an end
0:23:32 > 0:23:35# With you by my side I will fight and defend
0:23:35 > 0:23:37# Fight
0:23:37 > 0:23:43# I'll fight and defend, yeah, yeah
0:23:43 > 0:23:48# Keep holding on
0:23:48 > 0:23:50# Cos you know we'll make it through We'll make it through
0:23:50 > 0:23:56# Just stay strong
0:23:56 > 0:23:59# Cos you know we'll make it through We'll make it through
0:23:59 > 0:24:01# There's nothing you could say
0:24:01 > 0:24:04# There's nothing you could do
0:24:04 > 0:24:07# There's no other way When it comes to the truth
0:24:07 > 0:24:11# So keep holding on
0:24:11 > 0:24:15# Cos you know we'll make it through We'll make it through... #
0:24:17 > 0:24:20You can do it, you can do it. This is really important.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26- Give her a hug, give her a hug. - Oh, I keep forgetting the words.
0:24:29 > 0:24:33- I can't do this.- Yeah, you can.
0:24:33 > 0:24:35People might laugh at me.
0:24:35 > 0:24:40# Keep holding on
0:24:40 > 0:24:42# Cos you know we'll make it through We'll make it through
0:24:42 > 0:24:48# Just stay strong
0:24:48 > 0:24:51# Cos you know I'm here for you I'm here for you
0:24:51 > 0:24:55# There's nothing you could say Nothing you could do
0:24:55 > 0:24:58# There's no other way When it comes to the truth
0:24:58 > 0:25:04# So keep holding on
0:25:04 > 0:25:07# Cos you know we'll make it through We'll make it through
0:25:07 > 0:25:10# Keep holding on
0:25:12 > 0:25:15# Keep holding on
0:25:15 > 0:25:21# Keep holding on. #
0:25:21 > 0:25:23APPLAUSE
0:25:33 > 0:25:36This once nervous group had been bullied into silence.
0:25:36 > 0:25:40Tonight they found their voices.
0:25:40 > 0:25:44I'm so proud of her. Excited and proud.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47I can't believe she's come from not being able to
0:25:47 > 0:25:50sing in front of us, only her sister, to in front of millions.
0:25:50 > 0:25:51It's just amazing.
0:25:51 > 0:25:55Seeing Michael sing was absolutely wonderful. Great.
0:25:55 > 0:25:59THEY CHEER
0:25:59 > 0:26:03Well done, I am so proud of you. It was amazing. James, put it there.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05- Thank you.- You're welcome.
0:26:08 > 0:26:10I can't believe I did that.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13It's just touched me that everybody got through it.
0:26:13 > 0:26:14I'm proud of everyone.
0:26:14 > 0:26:19But thing is, we pulled together as a team. We brought it.
0:26:25 > 0:26:28My mum and my dad have come up to say how proud they are,
0:26:28 > 0:26:29it's making me cry.
0:26:29 > 0:26:31I can't explain how good I feel right now.
0:26:35 > 0:26:40I'm excited, hyperactive, cos that's the best thing I've ever done.
0:26:41 > 0:26:43I've really enjoyed myself.
0:26:43 > 0:26:47It's been a really good lifetime experience.
0:26:50 > 0:26:52I made some amazing best friends.
0:26:52 > 0:26:56I hope we all stay in touch forever. Hopefully one day we'll meet again.
0:27:00 > 0:27:04What the future holds for me, I don't know. I don't care.
0:27:04 > 0:27:09As long as I can be this confident, I'll be so happy.
0:27:09 > 0:27:11THEY SCREAM
0:27:17 > 0:27:20Because they have been bullied and had so much to overcome,
0:27:20 > 0:27:24just to open their mouths and sing, that is an unbelievable achievement.
0:27:27 > 0:27:32This whole experience has been about finding confidence through singing.
0:27:32 > 0:27:35I don't think they'll be afraid in the same way again.
0:27:35 > 0:27:37Tonight, the group's performance
0:27:37 > 0:27:41helped to raise a record breaking £26 million.
0:27:45 > 0:27:48Next time, the full story from the beginning.
0:27:48 > 0:27:50- Are you all right? - I can't do it.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53And, how it's changed their lives forever.
0:27:53 > 0:27:55I'll never forget this.
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