The bandana-wearing bear first made an appearance in 1985, but how has he changed over the years - and has he had any lavish looks? Here’s a look at one of the nation’s favourite cuddly bears over the years.
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Pudsey Bear is the iconic mascot for BBC’s annual fundraising event, Children in Need Photo: Other
. The first ever Pudsey Bear
Pudsey made his first appearance on Children in Need in 1985, pictured here as a brown bear with a red and black bandana over one eye, alongside Joanna Lumley. The bear was created and named by BBC graphic designer Joanna Lane, who worked in the BBC’s design department (Photo: BBC Children in Need) Photo: BBC Children in Need
. Pudsey’s new look
A year later, Pudsey returned as the official logo with some updates to his design. The 1986 version saw Pudsey with yellow fur, sporting a white bandana with red spots. The new and improved Pudsey is pictured here in 1999 with Chris Silverwood and Darren Gough at the Wanderers Cricket ground in Johannesburg, South Africa (Photo: Getty/Laurence Griffiths/ALLSPORT) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
. The famous bear makes famous friends
Pudsey has met a host of celebrities over the years, including iconic actors Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in 2002 (Photo: Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) Photo: Anthony Harvey
. Pudsey meets Girls Aloud
Pudsey is pictured posing with Nicola Roberts, Kimberly Walsh, Sarah Harding and Cheryl Cole - four out of five members of former girl band Girls Aloud (Photo: JPIMedia) Photo: Dan Oxtoby
5. Pudsey gets a revamp
In 2007, aged 22, the famous bear got an updated look. The BBC Children in Need logo was updated once again, giving Pudsey a more colourful bandana featuring different coloured spots on a white background. This is the version of Pudsey still used today, pictured here in 2011 (Photo: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) Photo: Ben A. Pruchnie
6. Pudsey meets Boyzone
Boyzone are pictured with Pudsey in 2007, marking the band’s reunion and their performance on BBC Children in Need’s Appeal Night (Photo: Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
7. Pudsey becomes a rocker
The bear donned a whole new look when he attended The Rock of Ages fundraising performance in aid of Children in Need, at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 2011 in London (Photo: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) Photo: Ben A. Pruchnie
8. Pudsey gets a variety of designer makeovers
Pudsey was given a designer wardrobe in 2012, when he was given a makeover by famous designer brands, including Burberry, Victoria Beckham, Gucci and Prada (Photo: BBC Children in Need) Photo: BBC Children in Need