Strictly, Doctor Who and Bluey memorabilia lead Children In Need charity sale

A Vortex Indicator prop used by Ncuti Gatwa on Doctor Who is available as part of a Children In Need charity sale (BBC Studios/PA)
A Vortex Indicator prop used by Ncuti Gatwa on Doctor Who is available as part of a Children In Need charity sale (BBC Studios/PA)
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Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders and Bluey items are among a collection of costumes, props and memorabilia available as part of a Children In Need charity sale.

Items from across BBC television, sport, music and entertainment are up for grabs, including a RuPaul’s Drag Race UK crew jacket and a stunt Vortex Indicator prop which featured on-screen in Doctor Who.

The collection is part of Children In Need’s upcoming All Star Wardrobe sale, which offers fans the opportunity to own a piece of British entertainment history while supporting young people across the UK.

Lucy Punch in character in Amandaland, wearing a Santa dress
Included in the sale is a Santa dress worn by actress Lucy Punch in this year’s Amandaland Christmas special (BBC/PA)

Children In Need has partnered with Vinted for the initiative, with the collection available to browse on the online marketplace from Thursday.

Highlights from the sale include the Santa costume worn by actress Lucy Punch as Amanda Hughes in the Amandaland Christmas special, which will air on December 25.

A “lines open” sign from Strictly is also up for grabs which has been signed by judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke.

The professional dancers have also signed the item, as well as hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe.

Long-running soap EastEnders is selling a signed Albert Square street sign, while animated TV series Bluey is offering an original storyboard from one of its 2023 episodes titled Cricket.

Still from Doctor Who of a goblin musical band performing
Also up for sale is a double bass guitar used by the musical goblin crew from the 2023 Doctor Who Christmas special (BBC Studios/PA)

Several items from Doctor Who are available, including a double bass guitar played by the goblin band in the 2023 Christmas special The Church On Ruby Road, as well as a stunt Vortex Indicator prop introduced in the 2025 series.

Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will be able to purchase a crew jacket or a rare RuPeter judge’s badge – which is a play on the famous Blue Peter badge, and is awarded to challenge winners on the hit reality series.

Other items available include a Eurovision Song Contest hat and scarf, and a Pudsey Bear signed by the presenters of the BBC’s Children In Need 2026 appeal show, including Tyler West, Alex Jones, Rylan Clark, Sara Cox and Mel Giedroyc.

A bright yellow shirt featuring a corn pattern, worn by children’s character Dodge T Dog on CBeebies show Dodge’s Pup School, is also up for sale, while football fans can bid on a signed Manchester City shirt and several signed Arsenal shirts.

Other sports memorabilia includes signed World Cup final 2026 scripts and official Wimbledon towels.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans has signed a Children In Need T-shirt worn during promotional activities ahead of his four-nation cycling challenge in aid of the charity, which is also up for sale.

View of a Vortex Indicator prop, lit up in blue, from Doctor Who
A stunt Vortex Indicator prop, which was introduced in the 2025 season of Doctor Who, is up for grabs (BBC Studios/PA)

Other items from the broadcaster include BBC Breakfast mugs, BBC deck chairs and a signed Morning Live mug.

Adam Jay, chief executive of Vinted marketplace, said: “We know our members care about making a positive difference, so we’re proud to partner with BBC Children In Need and bring the Vinted community together to raise money for young people across the UK.

“The wardrobe sale is a brilliant opportunity for people to discover and own iconic pieces from much-loved BBC shows, while helping to make a difference.

“All money raised from the sale, including platform fees, will go directly to BBC Children In Need and Vinted will double the amount raised, helping to maximise the donation to the charity.”

TV presenter Jones said the collection is “full of incredible treasures from some of the UK’s best-loved shows”.

She added: “It’s a fantastic chance to own a little piece of TV history while helping change young lives for the better.”

The All Star Wardrobe will be available to purchase on Vinted from 7.15pm on Friday, during the live broadcast of BBC Children In Need.

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