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Actor Anthony Head, currently starring in Merlin on ±«Óãtv One on Saturday nights, will join ±«Óãtv Points West presenter Alex Lovell in presenting ±«Óãtv West's Children in Need night of live broadcasts on Friday 20 November.

The live broadcasts will form part of the national Children in Need programme on ±«Óãtv One.

Anthony, who lives near Bath, said: "When I was first approached to appear on Children in Need my first instinct was to say no as the thought of live television terrifies me.

"But how could I not take part when countless people across the United Kingdom are raising money doing extraordinary things for such a worthwhile cause?

"I am honoured to have been invited and am looking forward to working with the lovely Alex Lovell as I have always had a great time when she has interviewed me on her ±«Óãtv Radio Bristol and ±«Óãtv Somerset weekend show."

Children in Need West and Points West Editor Stephanie Marshall said: "It's fantastic news that Anthony has agreed to join us and to co-present with Alex this year's Children in Need for our region.

"We can promise visitors to ±«Óãtv Bristol and viewers at home a night of fun and fundraising, an insight into where last year's money went and, as always, a few surprises."

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