Sara Cox ‘can’t wait’ as she announces new role after Children in Need challenge
Sara Cox completed her Great Northern marathon quest for BBC Children in Need this week
Sara Cox has said she “can’t wait” after announcing her new role after her Children in Need challenge.
The Radio 2 DJ completed a Great Northern marathon quest this week, which saw her tackle 135 miles on foot, spanning four counties – Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire – equivalent to five marathons over five days.
She ran, jogged and walked across expansive moorlands, challenging ridges and the undulating countryside of northern England, backed by local communities, villages and Radio 2 fans throughout her journey.
Sara embarked on the final leg of her challenge on Friday (November 14) morning, carrying Pudsey bear to the town of Pudsey.
She crossed the finish line in the afternoon, where she was met with her loved ones, including her husband and children, as well as a large crowd of supporters, reports Wales Online.
Sara Cox raised over £9.5 million for Children in Need(Image: Gerard Binks)
The star raised over £9.5 million for Children in Need after completing the week-long run, which she described as the “maddest, most painful, wonderful thing I’ve ever, ever done”.
Following a well-deserved break after her epic feat, Sara is preparing to return to the presenting world with a captivating new programme.
The 50-year-old will front an eight-part BBC series, titled The Marvellous Miniatures Workshop, introducing audiences to skilled model creators who are devoted to crafting in miniature scale.
The forthcoming programme will follow these miniature specialists as they explore and reveal the intimate tales of heritage and tradition that inspire their creations.
Discussing her latest venture, Sara revealed she was “thrilled” to be presenting the programme.
The star is hosting an exciting new series(Image: BBC)
“We all have life events that hold a special place in our hearts, so I’m absolutely thrilled we are going to be recreating cherished memories and moments in time using the astonishing skills of our miniaturists,” she explained in a statement.
“This show taps into our fascination with the tiny, from fantasy film to classic literature and as a naturally very nosy person, I personally can’t wait to find out the beautiful backstory that inspires each creation.”
Rachel Platt, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime, added: “Many of us will remember our first set of building blocks, train set, or dolls house, so what a thrill to have one of those miniature worlds created around your own special memory.
“Combining the nations love of model-making with stories that are at once deeply personal and wonderfully relatable, each episode of this genuinely delightful series will be full of emotional, nostalgia – and exceptional skill.”
The Marvellous Miniatures Workshop doesn’t have a release date yet, while Children in Need is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
