The British public loves to support Children In Need.

As a nation it has raised more than £1 billion for children and young people facing disadvantage across the country through BBC Children In Need.

A staple of this support has been through the purchasing of charity singles or other music to raise funds for those who need it most.

But now in 2019 we have a whole new charity album Got It Covered on the way, from some of the country’s biggest actors, including Oscar-winner Olivia Colman.

Mel Balac, executive producer and creative director at BBC Studios, told Press Association:

“Many of the actors have said trying to nail the role of recording artist has been their most challenging role yet.

“The personally curated playlist that is being created in aid of Pudsey will be big on musical surprises and laughs, while highlighting the fantastic charities and causes BBC Children In Need supports.”

Kate Phillips, controller of entertainment commissioning at the BBC, also told PA:

“I’m delighted and so impressed by the outstanding array of actors who have agreed to step out of their comfort zones and help raise money for BBC Children In Need.

“Every year we are truly inspired by the extraordinary support we receive from thousands of people and we know this year will be no exception.”

BBC Children In Need: Who sings on the new album?

There will actually be an entire album of celebrity covers for audiences to enjoy, entitled Got It Covered.

The celebrities will each pick a song to cover that is of significance to them.

Here is a list of celebrities who are taking part.

Olivia Colman

Jim Broadbent

Helena Bonham Carter

David Tennant

Jodie Whittaker

Luke Evans

Suranne Jones

Adrian Lester

Himesh Patel

Shaun Dooley

When is the BBC Children In Need album released?

The album Got It Covered will be available to buy later this year but does not currently have a release date.

You can pre-order your own copy of BBC Children in Need: Got it Covered here.

Will we see how the album was recorded?

Yes, accompanying the album’s release, there will be a 60-minute show on BBC One, ahead of the annual BBC Children In Need appeal programme, will follow the recording process at Abbey Road and Rak Studios.

The appeal programme does not currently have an air date.

BBC Children In Need returns to BBC One later this year.