Comic Relief is an operating British charity, founded in 1985 by the comedy scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comedian Lenny Henry in response to famine in Ethiopia. The highlight of Comic Relief's appeal is Red Nose Day, a biennial telethon held in March, alternating with sister project Sport Relief.
The UK's biggest night of comedy and entertainment is back, ready to entertain the nation whilst raising much-needed cash for good causes at home and across the world.
Romesh Ranganathan hosts a special episode of iconic quiz show The Weakest Link. Six comedians take to the floor in an attempt to win bragging rights for themselves and prize money for Comic Relief.
Jill Scott and La Voix take a look back at the highlights of this year's charity extravaganza, reliving an incredible night of fundraising, comedy and entertainment.
After 12 months of intensive training and relentless preparation, the former racing driver takes on an endurance Ironman competition in Kona, Hawaii to raise money for life-changing Comic Relief-funded projects. The challenge pushes him to new depths as he takes on a two-and-a-half mile swim in the deep ocean followed by a 112 mile bike ride and culminating in a full marathon in extreme heat, wind and rain.
Red Nose Day is back, live from Media City UK, Salford – a huge night of comedy and entertainment celebrating 40 years of fundraising and fun with a birthday party not to be missed!
Tom Allen and AJ Odudu continue the fundraising fun, with the cast of the hit musical Titanique taking to the stage and Sugababes returning to perform a new track alongside a medley of classics.
Emma Willis and Asim Chaudhry keep the 40th birthday party jumping with a retro romp full of red nose-talgia that looks back at Comic Relief's greatest hits.
Comedian Rosie Ramsey takes a look back at the highlights of this year's charity extravaganza, reliving an incredible night of fundraising, comedy and entertainment.
As the headline piece for this year's Red Nose Day campaign, four brave female celebrities head to the Arctic Circle to take part in Comic Relief's coldest ever challenge.Laura Whitmore, Alex Scott, Sara Davies and Vicky Pattison attempt a four-day, 50km polar expedition that involves climbing thousands of feet as they circumnavigate the Markusfjellet Peak. They have to use fatbikes, snowshoes and cross-country skis, and pull everything they need behind them on sledges that weigh over 20kg each.In this unforgiving landscape, temperatures drop as low as -30C and wind speeds exceed 100mph. Frostbite, hypothermia, avalanche and the risk of getting lost in a white-out are the daily dangers faced by these four intrepid women.
Red Nose Day is back, live from Media City UK, Salford. It's the UK's biggest night of comedy and entertainment, so make sure you don't miss it!Joining Sir Lenny Henry (for one last time live in the Comic Relief studio) will be Romesh Ranganathan, Maya Jama, David Tennant, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rosie Ramsey and Paddy McGuinness.
Rosie Ramsey and Paddy McGuinness continue the fundraising fun with more sketches, more live music and more mayhem as Comic Relief goes into late night!
Join Alex Jones and Sir Lenny Henry for a rollicking, retrospective romp celebrating Sir Lenny's epic 37 years hosting Comic Relief.
To raise money for this year's Red Nose Day, Emma Willis, Oti Mabuse and Rylan are taking on the unforgiving, subarctic terrain of the Cairngorm Mountains in the Scottish Highlands. It's a once in a lifetime challenge, taking place over three gruelling days and two freezing nights, and the trio need to adapt to the elements as they trek through this vast and sometimes dangerous landscape, before attempting to summit Cairn Gorm, the majestic and intimidating mountain that gives the area its name.Embarking from the historic town of Braemar, the challenge begins with a hero's send-off from locals and the king's personal representative in Aberdeenshire, the lord lieutenant. Carrying heavy, energy-sapping backpacks that contain everything they need, Emma, Oti and Rylan leave the town and toilet facilities behind as they make their way into the wilderness, where the strong winds and steep ascents soon leave them wondering if they have bitten off more than they can chew. A night camping in the freezing rain leaves sleep-deprived Rylan the worse for wear, and after another day facing down the unrelenting elements, the trio arrive battered and bruised at their second camping site in the foothills of Cairn Gorm. Day three is meant to be their attempt on the summit, but the trio wake up to some shocking news.
The UK's biggest night of comedy and entertainment, with hilarious sketches, live performances, big surprises and stunning music acts, all to raise much-needed cash for good causes at home and across the world.David Tennant is joined in the studio by Paddy McGuinness, Zoe Ball, Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu.Comedians Flo and Joan perform their mischievous tribute to 35 years of Comic Relief. Oti Mabuse and Rylan Clark return after their epic battle against the elements in the Cairngorms. We celebrate the wonderful Gethin Jones, whose Strictly Fitness: Gethin Keeps Dancing challenge saw him dance for 24 hours with the help of some showbiz pals. And throughout the evening, a series of films highlight incredible and inspiring stories of the people supported by some of Comic Relief's projects in the UK and around the world.Donations can be made throughout the night by visiting bbc.co.uk/rednoseday or calling 03457 910 910. To donate five, 10, 20, 30, or 40 pounds, simply text the word FIVE, TEN, TWENTY, THIRTY or FORTY to 70702.Red Nose Day doesn't end there! Switch over to BBC Two at 10pm for When Comic Relief Did Big Brother (and it all really kicked off). It was eight days in the Big Brother house that had the nation hooked and changed reality TV forever. Red Nose Day 2023 then continues on BBC One after the News at Ten with Comic Relief: The Best of the Best Bits, featuring classic highlights from the last 35 years of Red Nose Day.
In 2001, six celebrities entered the Big Brother house in honour of Comic Relief. It was eight days that had the nation hooked and helped raise millions of pounds.Twenty-two years on since the original broadcast, winner Jack Dee and fellow housemates Vanessa Feltz, Claire Sweeney, Keith Duffy and Anthea Turner take a look back at this extraordinary moment in television history. From dancing in underpants to Vanessa writing on the furniture and Jack Dee's great escape, revisit where celebrity reality TV was born.
Highlights from 35 years of Red Nose Day.
Highlight's of this year's Red Nose Day.
To raise money for this year's Red Nose Day, Olympic diving champion Tom Daley pushes himself to the limit as he takes on a truly unforgettable celebrity challenge for Comic Relief, rowing, swimming, cycling and running 290 miles from the Aquatics Centre in London to his beloved hometown of Plymouth.This gruelling route takes Tom to the very limits of physical endurance as he tries to master four completely new Olympic disciplines. But with the great British public and a host of surprise celebrity supporters out in force to cheer him on, if anyone is going to triumph against seemingly impossible odds, it's Tom.
Radio 1 DJ and I'm a Celebrity Get Me out of Here! star Jordan North fights his fears once again as he steps out of his comfort zone for Comic Relief. He attempts to row 100 miles between London and his hometown of Burnley, despite having never rowed before.Navigating the country's canals in a one man boat over five days, Jordan is pushed to his absolute physical and mental limits as he battles the unpredictable British weather in an attempt to raise money for life-changing projects that help people to live free from poverty, violence and discrimination.The documentary follows Jordan through his training and over the five days of the challenge itself. It includes interviews with friends, families and celebrities as they support him on a journey unlike anything he has ever experienced before.
The UK's biggest night of comedy and entertainment is back. Comic Relief will be live from MediaCityUK in Salford on Friday 18 March from 7pm.The fundraising favourite brings together stars of stage, screen and the movies for an epic three-hour comedy special, entertaining the nation with hilarious sketches, live performances, big surprises and stunning music acts; in a celebration to raise much-needed cash for good causes at home and across the world.Joining Sir Lenny Henry live from the studio will be Paddy McGuinness, Alesha Dixon and David Tennant.Get ready for an incredible night of TV with plenty of surprises and even more laughs! And during the night, there'll be films highlighting incredible and inspiring stories of the people supported by some of Comic Relief's projects in the UK and around the world.
A celebration of when Comic Relief has turned to the world of film, from special appearances by greats such as Bond, Bean or Borat to pinpoint parodies of film favourites.
The laughs continue on Red Nose Day after the News at Ten with the return of the Great Comic Relief Prizeathon – serving up live music, comedy sketches and a chance for viewers to support Comic Relief by entering some unmissable Text to Win prize draws.Taking the reins for this live extravaganza are Vernon Kay and Strictly favourite AJ Odudu, joined by a live studio audience and some very special guests.
Highlights of Red Nose Day 2022.
To raise money for 2021's Red Nose Day, professional racing driver Billy Monger pushes himself to the limit as he takes on a truly unforgettable celebrity challenge - walking, kayaking and cycling 140 miles across England. Already an enormous test of mental and physical endurance, to complete this incredible challenge Billy will have to overcome the unpredictable British elements and the odds. Four years ago Billy became a double amputee as a result of a horrendous racing accident.To make it to the finish line, Billy will have to walk further than he's ever had to before, kayak for the first time in his life and learn how to cycle again for the first time since his crash. But if anyone can do it, Billy can. As a successful racing driver, Billy is already used to pushing the limits of what can be achieved.Each stage of the journey takes place in a different part of the country, with Billy joined along the way by a host of surprise celebrity supporters.
Join Rob Brydon as he trips the light fantastic amongst the funniest, sweetest and silliest musical sketches and performances from the Comic Relief store cupboard.
The UK's biggest night of comedy and entertainment is back, bringing together stars of stage, screen and the movies for an epic three-hour comedy special, entertaining the nation with hilarious sketches, live performances, big surprises and stunning music acts - all to raise much-needed cash for good causes at home and across the world.Joining Sir Lenny Henry live from the studio are Davina McCall, Paddy McGuinness, Alesha Dixon and David Tennant.Among the unmissable moments: the greatest disaster movie never made, featuring Keira Knightley at her wits end; the hosts of Top Gear facing interrogation by their most savage critics to date – and not one of them is old enough to get behind the wheel of a car; and a special message from Geraldine Granger, who takes on this year's fundraising challenge to lip sync to her favourite song of last year, Juice by Lizzo.The One Show have raided their cutlery draw to help soccer stars-turned-presenters Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas take part in the world's largest and longest Red Nose and Spoon Race. Fans of Fleabag and Normal People get a confessional close-up as the stars of the two shows meet for a mash up like no other. Comedian Tim Vine is on a mission to reward the men and women of the UK's military forces by spreading a smile, and some of the UK's best-loved comedians have just 24 hours to get together and perfect their opera voices under the watchful eyes of a world-famous mentor. Then they'll perform live to the nation for one night only.Paying homage to the video for Harry Styles' single Treat People with Kindness, Comic Relief gets the nation up and dancing for Red Nose Day 2021. And Jack Whitehall hosts a Comic Relief Zoom meeting that quickly descends into chaos.There's music from Gabrielle, The Proclaimers, the cast of Back To The Future: The Musical and a host of celebrities performing a Bridget Jones anthem, and as usual there are films highlighting incredible and inspiring stories of the people supported by some of Comic Relief's projects in the UK and around the world
Presented by Jason Manford and Amanda Holden, this live extravaganza features special guests, comedy and the chance for viewers to win a number of once-in-a-lifetime prizes, all in support of Comic Relief. Plus music performances from Rag'n'Bone Man, and Joel Corry and RAYE.
Highlights of this year's charity extravaganza.
The worlds of theatre, film, comedy and music collide as Comic Relief presents a brand new ‘stay-at-home' adaptation of the pantomime Cinderella.The timeless classic, rewritten by the award-winning Dawson Brothers and produced by Richard Curtis, sees a host of A-list stars take on some of the most iconic roles in panto.The stellar cast includes Olivia Colman as the Fairy Godmother, Guz Khan as Buttons, Helena Bonham Carter as Devilia, Tom Hollander as Baron Hardup and real-life sister and brother Daisy May and Charlie Cooper as the Evil Stepsisters. This virtual script-read guarantees big laughs whilst also raising money to fight loneliness, hunger and cold at home and abroad, both during Christmas and beyond.
A night of fundraising fun and games. Features include the cast of the 1994 smash-hit rom-com Four Weddings and a Funeral reuniting for a one-off special.
Alan Partridge takes to the streets of Norwich in an attempt to raise money, and it's All Round to Mrs Brown's for a Red Nose Day special. Plus, a contest involving Daniel Craig.
Highlights from this year's Red Nose Day fundraiser.
The Comic Relief charity fundraising extravaganza settles into its new home at the O2, where the hosts include Lenny Henry, Jonathan Ross, Sally Phillips, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Warwick Davis and Miranda Hart. There are live performances from Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, Matt Berry and Catherine Tate, while Johnny Vegas and Joe Lycett take over the cooking and serving duties at a local pizza restaurant. James Corden presents an exclusive Car Pool Karaoke from LA with Take That, and the all-star cast of Love Actually fastforward 13 years into Red Nose Day Actually. There are also exclusive treats from Mrs Brown, Alan Partridge, Peter Kay and David Walliams. Live music comes from Ed Sheeran, Rag'n'Bone Man and Emeli Sande. Throughout the night, there are a number of films showing the work that Comic Relief does both in the UK and in Africa.
It is going to be wet and wild (and probably windy) as Greg Davies bravely hosts a very special half hour of top comedy from the roof of the O2, whilst relaxing in a hot tub.Greg is joined in his tub by some very special guests, including the ladies from iconic sketch group Smack the Pony, who are reuniting after 13 years to perform together again.There is also comedy from Philomena Cunk in a Moment of Wonder, grilling Richard Curtis about Comic Relief, and an exclusive sketch from the hottest new comedy stars in This Country.Frankie Boyle and Rebecca Front star in an exclusive sketch following a group who are addicted to heckling at comedy clubs, and if that wasn't enough, we go behind the scenes to reveal how the sequel to Love Actually was made in Making Love Actually.
Graham Norton supersizes his incredibly popular chat show with a ludicrously long sofa which is filled with more star guests than ever before. Expect plenty of Graham's trademark mayhem and mirth as the guests just keep on coming throughout this very special live programme. The Kurupt FM crew join Graham to present the world premiere of their musical collaboration with Ed Sheeran.
Russell Brand comperes more live comedy as he welcomes the hottest stand-up acts in the UK to the Comic Relief stage. Seven very special performers ensure the laughs - and donations - keep on rolling in.
Jonathan Ross and Noel Fielding join forces to look back at some very special Red Nose Day musical memories from the past 30 years. Hysterical performances, exclusive collaborations and some very silly songs fill this unique and mostly harmonious journey through the vast Comic Relief archives.
Highlights from the 2017 Red Nose Day, including all the funniest moments from the biggest comedy show of the year. With Sir Lenny Henry, Jonathan Ross, Sally Phillips, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Warwick Davis and Miranda Hart. There is also Alan Partridge, Peter Kay, Russell Brand, Mrs Brown, People Just Do Nothing, Cunk, Toast of London, Smack the Pony, David Walliams, This Country, Frankie Boyle and lots more.
Festive Comic Relief special featuring some of the funniest moments from Red Nose Day 2017 and looking at how the money raised has been making life better for so many people in the UK and around the globe.
The biggest night in TV comedy is back, and this year Red Nose Day is live from the London Palladium!7.00-8.00:Lenny Henry and Davina McCall kick off the evening with a brand new Mr Bean sketch starring Rowan Atkinson alongside guest stars Ben Miller and Rebecca Front. Plus the culmination of Dermot O'Leary's 24 hours of non-stop dance and the announcement of the winner of The People's Strictly with Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.8.00-9.00:David Walliams joins Davina on hosting duties and introduces a special instalment of The Vicar of Dibley, which sees Geraldine finding herself in the frame to be the next female bishop and facing stiff competition from some very famous faces. Plus Mr Khan, music from Ella Henderson and highlights of Peter Kay's sell-out Phoenix Nights Live.9.00-10.00:John Bishop joins Davina on hosting duties as Little Britain returns, featuring David Walliams' patronising carer Lou and his new friend Professor Stephen Hawking, and guest star Catherine Tate. Plus music from Sam Smith and a live sketch starring John, Davina, David and Eddie Izzard.
10.40-11.30:There's more laughter from the London Palladium as the Red Nose Day fundraising spectacular continues, with stars including Claudia Winkleman and Sarah Millican. There is also sketch comedy from Stephen Fry, Miranda Hart, Sheridan Smith and a horde of other national treasures.11:30-1.00The comedy gets edgier as we head late into the night, with performances from Russell Brand, Doc Brown and Trevor Noah. And finally, a live sketch from Cardinal Burns takes viewers through to the night's conclusion as the fundraising total is revealed.
Radio 1's very own Comic Relief hero Greg James takes viewers later into the night with an hour-long celebrity-packed extravaganza which gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the legendary night of TV comes together, featuring exclusive interviews from the star-studded cast of thousands who've made this year's show such a success.David Walliams shares his experience of filming with the legendary Professor Stephen Hawking for Little Britain, Stephen Fry gives us the lowdown on being a national treasure, Ben Miller reveals all about the return of Mr Bean, and there's much more Red Nose Day gossip to fuel the fundraising and even more laughter.
Highlights from this year's Comic Relief - Face the Funny. All the funniest moments from the biggest comedy show of the year, including Lenny Henry, John Bishop and a one-off Little Britain featuring David Walliams, Catherine Tate and Professor Stephen Hawking!
Sir Lenny Henry takes a look back at a night of comedy and fundraising in this special programme featuring the very best of Red Nose Day 2015.Sir Lenny pays a return visit to Iyolwa health clinic in Uganda to see how the money raised is dramatically changing people's lives, while John Bishop returns to Kenya and Alex Jones reports back on Comic Relief projects in the UK.Plus, there are comedy highlights including Little Britain, The Vicar of Dibley and Mr Bean.
7.00 - 8.00:Lenny Henry kicks off the biggest night in television, this year celebrating 25 years on our screens. Dermot O'Leary and Claudia Winkleman join him to present a first hour absolutely stuffed with contributions from the best comedy and entertainment talent in the UK. Jessie J shaves her head live in the studio, One Direction perform their smash hit Comic Relief single, Miranda Hart stars in a unique (or in her words, 'ruined') edition of Call the Midwife, and Miss Piggy graces us with her presence in the studio.8.00 - 9.30:Michael McIntyre and Rob Brydon take over the reins. Highlights include the culmination of another special Comic Relief storyline in EastEnders, Lenny Henry meets the surviving celebrities from this year's extraordinary Zambezi River challenge, Jack Whitehall and Micky Flanagan 'cook off' for Dame Edna Everage in MasterChef, Peter Kay presents the results of his very own physical challenge - something to match anything achieved for the charity by the Zambezi team.9.30 - 10.30:John Bishop and Davina McCall pick up the presenting baton as the excitement builds towards one of the most hotly anticipated comic events of the night: Ricky Gervais in a cheap suit - David Brent is back on the BBC. Other key highlights running up to the news are a Comic Relief first from the new queen of comedy Mrs Brown, whilst in the studio Miranda Hart comples the final leg of 'Miranda's Mad March' around the country, joined live by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
The packed night of comedy and entertainment continues as Jonathan Ross and Jack Whitehall are entrusted with BBC Two's previously spotless reputation.David Brent and Mrs Brown return for more classic comedy and the cast of Fresh Meat go back to their roots with a unique university-based challenge. Plus, a look back at the best moments from this year's Great Comic Relief Bake Off, as Jack and Jonathan possibly attempt to ice a cake - live.
11.00 - 11.45:Jonathan Ross and Jack Whitehall continue in the hot seat as they find themselves promoted to the flagship channel for good behaviour, where they're joined in the studio by everyone's favourite ex-Doctor, David Tennant. Citizen Khan travels down from Birmingham to be with us, and we premiere another Comic Relief spectacular courtesy of David Walliams, in which we meet all the celebrities that he's been 'intimate' with over the last 12 months.11.45 - 12.45:The fun keeps coming as presenters Alan Carr and David Walliams team up to steer us through a suitably irreverent hour. Peter Kay introduces a very special pop promo from his recent Comic Relief challenge, featuring his usual staggering array of willing celebrities, Magician Impossible Dynamo attempts a hugely ambitious illusion from the heart of BBC Television Centre, Russell Howard serves up some especially Good News, and we relive the very best bits from Graham Norton's recent marathon chat show on BBC Three.12.45 - 01.30:Russell Brand caps off a stellar line up of presenting talent live in the studio, here to introduce (amongst other things) highlights from his sellout Give It Up for Comic Relief concert. Those just getting in from the pub will have a chance to catch the culmination of Ricky Gervais' extraordinary David Brent sketch, as well as all the other best bits from what promises to be a truly extraordinary night of TV.
Man of the moment Nick Grimshaw enjoys a rare late night as he hosts the now legendary Comic Relief clip show in Grimmy's Comic Relief Late Nighter, featuring the very best sketches from the last 25 years of the telethon, mixed with his favourite comedy clips from the last 12 months. Burning the late night oil with him will be Citizen Khan and special guests.
Highlights from Red Nose Day 2013, this year celebrating 25 years on our screens, with contributions from the best comedy and entertainment talent in the UK.
Lenny Henry, Steve Jones and Zoe Ball look back at an almighty night of comedy and fundraising in this special programme showcasing the best of Red Nose Day 2013, featuring comedy royalty Peter Kay, David Walliams, Miranda Hart and David Brent.Jack Dee, Dara O Briain and John Bishop also report on how this year's incredible total of over 100 million pounds has been spent across Africa and the UK, while some local fundraisers are treated to a surprise thank-you.
19:00 - 20:15The biggest night in television kicks off with Michael McIntyre and Claudia Winkleman. The fun begins with a very special Outnumbered featuring Andy Murray. There is also mini episode of Dr Who and Ruby Wax, Claudia Winkleman and Miranda Hart go head to head in the politically-charged Comic Relief Does MasterChef.20:15 - 21:20Graham Norton and Davina McCall will then take over the reigns. Highlights include the culmination of a special Comic Relief storyline in Eastenders, a Downton Abbey spoof featuring Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Kim Cattrall and Victoria Wood amongst many many others. And Ant and Dec are racing against time to raise cash for Comic Relief.21:20 - 22:30Dermot O'Leary takes over the presenting duties and the laughs continue with something very special from Peter Kay. James Corden returns for the latest instalment of Smithy featuring the biggest names in showbusiness, Harry Hill is joined by some very special friends from the wildlife kingdom, and Take That and Adele will be performing live.
The packed night of TV laughs continues with Lenny Henry and Fearne Cotton.James Corden, John Bishop, David Walliams, Catherine Tate and Alan Carr combine to form Fake That, the ultimate Take That tribute group.There is also a hilarious sketch from Miranda Hart, Ant and Dec race against time to raise cash, and Gareth Malone faces his Waterloo when he attempts to turn a group of TV chefs into choristers.
23:05 - 00:00Jonathan Ross and Claudia Winkleman are live in the studio. Find out how David Walliams got on in the Greatest Panel Show of all Time, Steve Coogan returns with a very special Alan Partridge and The Inbetweeners boys have been on a Rude Road Trip around the UK.00:00 - 01:15The fun continues with highlights from the immense panel show marathon, the Greatest Panel Show of all Time, Kate Moss takes part in a jaw-dropping new sketch and Summer Heights High's Chris Lilley premieres his new tv comedy show Angry Boys. And if that's not enough, Armstrong and Miller have been up to some very naughty things.
Top stand-up comedians Jack Whitehall and Kevin Bridges take Comic Relief through to the early hours with a selection of the best comedy clips of the last couple of years. Featuring brilliant comedy from Steve Coogan, Ben Stiller, Rob Brydon, Mitchell and Webb, Armstrong and Miller, Ronnie Corbett, Miranda Hart, Sean Lock and Kate Moss, plus some exclusive comedy never seen before on British television.
An hour of pure comedy gold refined from 2011's Comic Relief television marathon, the celebrity-packed extravaganza in which Britain did something funny for money.
Michael McIntyre heads up a galaxy of stars in this 90-minute special showcasing the best of Red Nose Day 2011. Lenny Henry, JLS and Dermot O'Leary report back on how this year's record-breaking 108 million pounds has been spent in Africa, while Michael sets out on a mission to thank as many people as possible here in the UK for their fundraising efforts, including David Walliams and James Corden.
The funniest night of the year starts with David Tennant and Davina McCall, a Harry Hill TV Burp special, the Saturdays performing their Comic Relief single, and an alien Ronnie Corbett landing himself in a Sarah Jane Adventure.David and Davina go head-to-head in a special edition of Mastermind, the kids in Outnumbered outsmart the adults doing something funny for money, and there are high-kicking highlights of celebs recreating famous routines in Let's Dance for Comic Relief.
David Tennant and Davina McCall introduce Enfield and Whitehouse turning the tables on the actual Dragons as Harry and Paul do Dragon's Den. The cast of the new Harry Potter film meet young fundraisers and the legendary Annie Lennox is in the studio.Jonathan Ross and Claudia Winkleman present the last ever French and Saunders film spoof as Dawn and Jennifer hoof their way through part one of their Mamma Mia! parody, with Sienna Miller, Joanna Lumley and Matt Lucas among stars falling over themselves to get in on the act. Catherine Tate turns the tables on Little Britain's computer girl Carol Beer, and Ant and Dec go back to their Geordie roots.
Stars come together to raise money for charity on Red Nose Day. Gavin and Stacey's James Corden takes Smithy to a hotel where he collides with David Beckham, Rio Ferdinand and the rest of the England squad and teaches them a thing or two. Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley romp through their Mamma Mia! sequel with Philip Glenister and Alan Carr as two prospective fathers to young Sienna. Denise Van Outen reports as twins struggle for life in an African hospital.
Stars come together to raise money for charity on Red Nose Day. Davina McCall reports from Africa while Adele gives a special performance. Featuring the comedic talents of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
Stars raise money on Red Nose Day. The Royle Family switch on their television set especially for Comic Relief, while Robbie Williams stars in a new Little Britain sketch.
Two comedy double acts, Armstrong and Miller and Mitchell and Webb, join up as four very peculiar Second World War pilots, before Mitchell and Webb lure Armstrong and Miller into the curious world of Sir Digby Chicken Caesar.
Graham Norton gets all dressed up to present the final hour of comedy and music, with stand-up comedy from Omid Djalili, Jason Manford and Lenny Henry - flown by helicopter from a performance of Othello up north. There is an extremely dressed-down, star-studded version of You Can Keep Your Hat On from the Full Monty, and Katy Brand's fashion daydream about Kate Moss and Sadie Frost comes true.Then, James Corden and Mathew Horne present a red-nosed hour and a half of the best bits of comedy from here, there and everywhere over the last two years.Presented from the privacy of their own flat - which happens to have an audience of 70 people in it - expect the unexpected and great comedy from all the finest comedians of the day.
Fifteen minutes of pure comedy gold refined from 2009's Comic Relief television marathon, the celebrity-packed extravaganza in which Britain did something funny for money.
In March 2009, Gary Barlow and mates Cheryl Cole, Ronan Keating, Chris Moyles, Fearne Cotton, Ben Shephard, Kimberly Walsh, Alesha Dixon and Denise Van Outen volunteered for a sponsored walk which was a bit tougher than they had imagined. They climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to highlight the deadly issue of malaria, and raised 3 and a half million pounds in the process.Now Gary and some of his pals return to Uganda to help distribute half a million malaria nets bought with Comic Relief money, and introduce the funniest moments from Red Nose Day 2009 - including French and Saunders' Mamma Mia, Smithy's England Sketch and Robert Webb's unforgettable Flashdance.
A host of stars get together to raise money for charity on Red Nose day.Lenny Henry and Fearne Cotton kick things off with music from Girls Aloud v Sugababes, plus a special Mr Bean and Ant and Dec. Paul O'Grady and Kate Thornton take the helm as the two remaining celebrities battle it out in the Fame Academy final and Harry Hill presents a special TV Burp.There's a special Creature Comforts from Aardman Animation and Catherine Tate's Lauren the Teenager has a new teacher at her school, while Russell Brand and Dennis Waterman star in exclusive Little Britain sketches and the Dead Ringers team poke fun at the world of celebrity.Patrick Kielty and Claudia Winkleman reveal which celebrity has won Comic Relief Does Fame Academy, and Dawn French returns for one last time as the Vicar of Dibley.Carol Vorderman and Jonny Ball appear in an edition of Mitchell and Webb's nonsensical gameshow Numberwang, plus Take That perform in the studio.
The hosts of Top Gear present a show on the latest musical news which also features musical performances.
Continuation of the charity fundraiser for Red Nose day.Alan Sugar reveals who's been sacked from the team of celebrity apprentices. Plus sketches from Catherine Tate, Ricky Gervais as never seen before, and Jonathan Ross and Kate Moss appear in Little Britain.Graham Norton has late night naughtiness, aided and abetted by Davina McCall. The Killers perform and Borat makes an exclusive return. Armando Ianucci quizzes celebrities about the worst moments from Comic Relief over the years.Chris Moyles and guests perform the last leg of his Rally-oke tour, while Mitchell and Webb perform a Comic Relief version of The Lady In Red. Marc Wootton and Aardman Animations provide a comedy treat, while Tim Westwood appears in a special Pimp My Ride. Finally, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost introduce the best from past Comic Relief shows.
Another chance to see the bits you loved or the bits you missed and heard about.
Comedy highlights and updates from Comic Relief 2007, hosted by Davina McCall. Another chance to see one-off comedy gems including sketches from Little Britain, Catherine Tate, Ricky Gervais, Peter Kay and a whole host of others. With music from Take That and the Killers.
What happens to the money raised by Comic Relief? Ahead of this year's event on 11 March, Lenny Henry and Davina McCall visit Ethiopia and Kenya to find out. This time they're accompanied by members of the public - including a trio of Coventry bus drivers who raised E30,000 with their travelling "full monty" show.
The waiting's over and the fundraising fun begins: Matt Lucas , Rowan Atkinson , Dawn French and Sir Elton John are among stars of the 20th anniversary charity bonanza, which aims to raise millions for those in need in the UK and in the world's poorest countries.Jonathan Ross hosts as Jools Holland 's orchestra celebrates the tenth Red Nose Night and the 20th anniversary of Comic Relief. Harry Hill looks at the past 12 months on TV and Ant & Dec put victims through a "Shepherd's Bush Tucker Trial". 7.30 The remaining Fame Academy students sing in the semi-final. Dick and Dom are joined by Sara Cox and Rupert Grint for Pro-Celebrity Bogies, McFly play pop and the My Family cast end up in bed with Dermot Murnaghan , Anthony Head and Nell McAndrew.8.00 Rowan Atkinson , Rachel Stevens , Jim Broadbent , Simon Pegg , Mackenzie Crook and Tony Robinson star in the blockbuster Spider-Plant Man. Plus fun with Peter Kay , Davina McCall and Jack Dee.8.30 George Michael stars in one of a new batch of Little Britain sketches, while Friends is revived by Alistair McGowan and Ronnie Ancona.9.00 Antiques Roadshow comes to Dibley in a Vicar Of Dibley special. Plus the climax of Spider-Plant Man and, live in the studio, the final of Fame Academy.
Graham Norton explodes into action. The Fame Academy winner is announced, Ricky Gervais does his bit for Comic Relief, Little Britain's Vicky Pollard guests on Trisha - and Paul Calf probably isn't sober.11.30 The Ab Fab team try to reform the Spice Girls and Keane play live. Condoleezza Rice - looking oddly like Lenny Henry - addresses the people of Great Britain and there's a very special Blind Date.12.00 Chris Evans take the reins for the final hour. Elton John meets Little Britain's Dafydd, Smith and Jones reunite, stand-up comics compete and Eric Clapton and Pauline Calf guest. There are greetings from Green Wing and late-night prizes to be won.
All G's encounter with Posh and Becks is among the classics as Johnny Vaughan and Keira Knightley round up the 20 funniest sketches from Britain and the US.
How much has been raised for charity since last Friday's Red Nose Day?
Little Britain's Lou and Andy present a medley of highlights from this year's Red Nose Day, featuring Robbie Williams , Rowan Atkinson , Jim Broadbent , Ricky Gervais , Catherine Tate and McFly.
In the build-up to Red Nose Day on 14 March, Nadia Sawalha presents some of the funniest moments from the TV event, including Ali G's encounter with the Beckhams.
Celebrities including Lenny Henry , Davina McCall , Nick Hancock and Gordon Ramsay are in the UK and Africa to carry out dawn-to-dusk challenges in the run-up to Red Nose Day.
A look at the unlikely pop alliances forged in the name of Comic Relief, including this year's new single which sees Gareth Gates teaming up with BBC2's Kumars.
The biennial charitable extravaganza, as ever featuring a stellar cast of popular entertainers and aiming to raise millions of pounds to help those in need in the UK and Africa.Jack Dee begins the night alone, outside, on a 60ft pole. Westlife undergo the red-spray treatment, Alistair McGowan performs a sketch and there's part one of Harry Potter and the Chamberpot of Azerbaijan, starring Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders , Jeremy Irons and Basil Brush.7.30* A radical rethink causes chaos in an EastEnders special In the studio, Gareth Gates and the Kumars perform their Comic Relief single live. Then the moment of truth arrives for the victims of Celebrity Driving School - will Paul O'Grady pass his test, and is Jade Goody even alive after hers?8.30* New hosts Ant and Dec take money from the rich and famous, there's part two of the Harry Potter special and Comic Relief reports on a miraculous story from Rwanda.8.45* The week-long celebrity pop saga reaches its climax as Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley announce the winner of Comic Relief Does Fame Academy.9.00* Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present truly terrible magic and more. Then, in Celebrity Streetmate, two surprisingly single celebrities are dragged through the streets of London by Davina McCall in search of instant love.9.45* Lenny Henry presents Auf Wiedersehen, Pet - the Red Nose Special.
Jonathan Ross unveils Rowan Atkinson and Lenny Henry in the spoof documentary Lying to Michael Jackson. Ricky Gervais reveals his video diary, Marion and Geoff' Rob Brydon is in the studio, plus music from Coldplay.11.30* Graham Norton with late-night wickedness including Comic Relief's Rudest Stunts, the return of Sacha Baron Cohen and a "lost" episode of Blankety Blank from 1981.
Adam and Joe present the finest in stand-up comedy, including Eddie Izzard , Tommy Cooper , Peter Kay and Spike Milligan.
News of last Friday's fundraising extravaganza.
What was your favourite moment of this year's Red Nose extravaganza? Harry Potter a la French and Saunders? Or Lenny Henry and Rowan Atkinson in Lying to Michael Jackson ? All the best bits are here, plus an update on the good causes which have benefited. With Jonathan Ross.
Highlights of past Comic Relief fun, a look at Comic Relief projects and a preview of the entertainment lined up for the next Red Nose Day on Friday 16 March.
A Comic Relief extravaganza in Africa and the UK in which Davina McCall , Jamie Oliver and Graham Norton are joined by a host of stars to cook, clean, build houses, herd cattle, laugh, dance and sing their way through one very long day- revealing, in the process, how Comic Relief cash transforms people's lives on a daily basis.
An evening of star-studded comedy and celebrity reports that aims to "say pants to poverty". A look at some of the fund-raising pranks you can expect, and the chance to win Robbie Williams 's spangly suit.The Ant and Dec Extravaganza: Harry Enfield and Mel Smith guest in an EastEnders special, as the Albert Square cast try to work out who shot Phil Mitchell. After Robbie Williams reports from flood-stricken Mozambique, Westlife perform Uptown Girl. Olympic gold-medal colleagues Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent join Mo Mowlam as guests in Super My Hero, a special edition of Ardal O'Hanion's sitcom. Following the penultimate eviction in Celebrity Big Brother, Davina McCall reports from Nairobi's slums and Robbie Williams joins Ted and Ralph for The Final Fast Show.8.30 Lenny Henry and Zoe Ball take over presenting duties as Kate Winslet , Robbie Williams , Emma Bunton and Anthea Turner join Rowan Atkinson and Lenny Henry in Popsters. A husband and wife from Edinburgh talk about her battle with Alzheimer's disease. A challenge is thrown out to Billy Connolly to get naked in London, there's the absolutely final episode of One Foot in the Grave, and then Gloria Hunniford and BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond pop up in Harry Hill's female fantasies. Phill Jupitus reports from India in a Goodness Gracious Me special, followed by the first of two reports from Rwanda, this one telling The Children's Story, It's the final of One Thousand to One, after which EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite, Ronnie Corbett and Des Lynam join Caroline Quentin and Chris Langham for Kiss Me Kate.
Angus Deayton, Nick Hancock, Sean Hughes, Stephen Fry, David Gower, Phill Jupitus and Moloko's Róisín Murphy get together for a special comic combination of quiz styles.
The evening continues with Jonathan Ross presenting. Victoria and David Beckham are grilled by Ali G in The Big Interview, followed by Return to Rwanda - the Mother's Story. Find out who has triumphed in Celebrity Big Brother before the Smack the Pony and League of Gentlemen teams weigh in with live specials. Hollywood star Samuel L Jackson chips in with an appeal, then, in Gimme Gimme Gimme, Kathy Burke and James Dreyfus try to raise money by selling kisses. There's a look at the frightening reality of child prostitution, before Alan Partridge broadcasts live from Manchester.
Frank Skinner and David Baddiel's unplanned show comes to the studio.
Graham Norton takes the post-midnight shift, starting with comedy from Marion and Geoff and revelations from the past week in Celebrity Big Brother. Superstar DJs battle it out on the decks in a live link to London club Home . The best of the worst in e-mail features in Outrageous M-Pegs and J-Pegs, then Jamie Theakston , Matt Lucas and David Walliams grace a Rock Profile Special.
Cat Deeley and Dermot O'Leary get hot and steamy in the BBC sauna with the best bits of Comic Relief from the past 15 years.
Highlights of the night of Comic Relief include a mixture of comedy gems, heart-breaking documentaries plus the latest Red Nose total.
Another chance to see some of the highlights of Comic Relief's hugely successful Red Nose Day including Ali G, Big Brother, The Fast Show, Popsters and EastEnders. Hosted by Jack Dee and Jonathan Ross.
Red Nose Day 1999: the Record BreakerMore than seven hours of top comedy, music and documentary footage of Comic Relief in action.7.00 Lenny Henry and Davina McCall kick off the night's programming. Including at7.10 The Vicar of Dibley (part 1) Vicar Geraldine (Dawn French) invites Johnny Depp to a party.7.15 Ewan McGregor and Friends How Red Nose cash makes a difference to people in Africa.7.20 The Biggest Red Nose in the World Ever Presenting the first record of the night.7.30 The Vicar of Dibley (part 2) A huge guest star arrives.7.45 Johnny Vaughn and Zoe Ball take the reins.7.50 The Great Big Record Breaking Gunge Griff Rhys Jones gets ready to splat 1,000 people.8.00 Doctor Who (part 1) Rowan Atkinson stars, with Jonathan Pryce and Julia Sawalha.8.10 Paul Bradley - Rwanda Reporting on the women who were widowed during the genocide.8.20 Harry Enfield and Special Chums Kevin and Perry kiss a star.8.30 Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders take over, presenting Doctor Who (part 2). Will the Doctor survive against the Master?8.40 Boyzone sing When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going.8.50 At Work in the UK A look at domestic Comic Relief projects.8.55 Peter Snow Goes TontoAnnouncing the first big total.
Comedian Steve Coogan takes on the persona oftactless local radio presenter Alan Partridge in a spoof Comic Relief charity broadcast which brings together the audio and visual qualities of Radio Norwich and BBC2 Featuring singer Bryan Ferry.
Dawn and Jennifer are back.9.35 Doctor Who (part 3). The star-studded finale.9.45 Record Breaking Broadcast Radio 1 DJ Simon Mayo just before going off air after 37 hours.9.46 The Victoria Wood Special - Wetty Hainthrop Investigates: Victoria Wood stars as the northern detective, With Julie Walters, Judith Chalmers, Gary Wilmot, Matthew Kelly and stars of Coronation Street.9.55 Rwanda Odyssey Another report by Paul Bradley.10.00 Jack Dee, Jonathan Ross and Julian Clary introduce Men Behaving Bady- the Very Special Sketch set in 1968. With Martin Clunes.10.15 The Fast Show Live for the first time on the BBC.10.25 Dawn French - Child Prostitution The plight of teenage prostitutes in the UK.10.30 Elvis Costello A rare live performance, just for Comic Relief.10.35 The Son of the Fast Show Live More bespoke comedy.10.40 The Most Naked People on TV Ever As the title suggests .. ?10.45 Davina McCall joins Lenny Henry for this part of the evening.11.05 Graham Norton The chat-show host puts in an appearance.11.10 Have l Got Buzzcocks AII Over Comedy quiz hosted by Angus Deayton , with Nick Hancock , Phill Jupitus and special guests.11.20 Where Are They Now? Tony Robinson with updates on Comic Relief projects in the UK.11.25 Tantrums and Tiaras - the Out-Take: Sir Elton John with a peek at life backstage.11.30 TFI/Comic Relief Chris Evans 's guests include Paul Gascoigne, Mick Hucknall and more. Plus Ruby Wax's visit to a Comic Relief project in Zanzibar.12.30am Blast from the Past with Ben Elton Highlights of Comic Relief from years past.
Harry Enfield presents the best bits of last Friday's show.
A one-off comedy quiz, hosted by Angus Deayton , first shown as part of Comic Relief night. Plus Davina McCall with an update on the amount raised by the appeal.
Recorded over two nights at the Brixton Academy in south London, this explosion of comedy, dance and music featured a host of stars performing in support of Jubilee 2000, the campaign advocating the cancellation of Third World debt by the end of this year The entertainment is interspersed with two reports filmed by award-winning directors which highlight issues surrounding world debt.
Highlights from a star-studded evening of comedy held at Brixton Academy in June this year as part of Comic Relief's Debt Wish Campaign. Featuring performances from Steve Coogan , Lenny Henry , David Baddiel , the Goodness Gracious Me team, and the League of Gentlemen.
Lenny Henry looks back at 1999, including a record-breaking Red Nose Day that raised £35 million. Davina McCall reports from Kenya on how some of the money has been spent.
This year's Comic Relief has a distinctly hairy new look, with shaggy red noses and Lenny Henry in a furry suit.7.00-8.00 Lenny Live and Luscious: Lenny Henry whips the studio audience into a frenzy as he kicks off more than eight hours of comedy, music and powerful documentary.At 7.10 The Great Big Stupid Celebrity Sketch Show: Frank Bruno and Sally Gunnell are among stars acting strangely.7.20 Susan Tully - Street Kids of Tamale: Susan Tully reports on the hardships of Ghanaian children who live and work on the streets to survive.7. 30 Gladiators Go Ga Ga: Ulrika Jonsson and John Fashanu try to keep order as gladiators Rhino and Wolf take on two unlikely contenders -EastEnder Nigel and Ash from Casualty.7.45 Only Fools and Horses Red Nose Exclusive: David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst return as Del Boy and Rodney in a recording made specially for Red Nose Day8.00-9.00 Dame Edna Makes the Nation See Red: Housewife superstar Dame Edna Everage takes the helm.8.05 University Challenge Challenges Coronation Street: The Street's Vera, Curly, Gail and Jim answer questions posed by Jeremy Paxman.8.10 Victoria Wood: Carers: Victoria Wood looks at the problems of carers like June, who tends to her sick husband 24 hours a day, 365 daysa year.8.15 More of the Great Big Stupid Celebrity Sketch Show: Starring, among others, Desmond Lynam, Jimmy Hill and Mystic Meg.8.30 The Spice Girls: The all-girl group sing for Comic Relief.8.40 BallykissDibley: Ballykissangel's Father Clifford (Stephen Tompkinson ) comes to Dibley, and vicar Geraldine (Dawn French) falls for him.
A coterie of top comedians choose highlights from their favourite comedy films. Among those making choices are Mark Lamarr, Jo Brand, Julian Clary, Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, while movies selected include Dr Strangelove, Play It Again, Sam and Life of Brian.
9.30-10.15 French and Saunders Behaving Badly: Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are the next hosts.9.35 The Great Big Stupid Celebrity Sketch Show 3Question Time with Peter Sissons, Jeffrey Archer and model Caprice.9.45 Julie Walters and the Street Kids of Addis Ababa From Ethiopia.9.55 Boyzone Singing Love Me Tender.10.00 Men Behaving Very Badly Indeed: Will Gary (Martin Clunes) and Tony (Neil Morrissey) meet Kylie Minogue?10.15-11.00 Ross, Rhys, Enfield and Chums: With Jonathan Ross, Griff Rhys Jones and Harry Enfield and Chums.10.30 Prime Cracker: Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) and Fitz (Robbie Coltrane) combine Prime Suspect and Cracker.10.40 Tony Ferrino and Bjork: Steve Coogan duets with the Icelandic singer.10.45 Jennifer Saunders - Don't Give Up: Battered women tell their stories...11.00-11.30 Father Ted and His Faithful Friends: Fathers Ted and Dougal bless the screen with their presence.11.05 Angus Deayton in Burkina Faso: How a desert has been turned green.11.15 Furry Funny Fluffs: TV bloopers.11.20 The Great Big Stupid Celebrity Sketch Show: Featuring Michael Parkinson in a wedding dress11.30-12.30am The Empire Strikes Back- Live From Shepherd's Bush Empire. With Steve Coogan, the Spice Girls and Spice Girl wannabes the Sugar Lumps - French and Saunders, Kathy Burke, Llewella Gideon and Lulu.12.30-1.00 Bedtime with Ben: Ben Elton presents The Final Great Big Stupid Celebrity Sketch Show and Grand Total - Tonight's phone pledgetotal is announced.1.00-2.30 Comic Relief: the Beginning - Live at the Shaftesbury Theatre The very first Comic Relief show from 1986..2.30-3.20am Billy Connolly's Return to Nose and Beak: The comedian makes a return trip to Mozambique to see how it has recovered from civil war.
Highlights of Friday's extravaganza and news ofthe amount of money collected.
Dawn French recalls highlights from last year's Comic Relief fund-raising extravaganza. Plus updates on Comic Relief projects and the announcement of the final amount of money raised.
The fourth Live and Kicking and Comic Relief annual awards ceremony introduced by Nick Hancock and Zoe Ball. Guests include Jonathan Ross, Angus Deayton, Dale Winton, and England goalkeeper David Seaman, Jonathan Kerrigan (Sam Colloby in Casualty), Lisa Riley (Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale), and Tracey Shaw and Angela Griffin (Maxine and Fiona from Coronation Street). During the past few weeks, children have been voting for their favourite personalities. With music from Boyzone, OTT and the Spice Girls.
The fifth Live and Kicking and Comic Relief annual awards ceremony introduced by Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston. Guests include Ben Elton, Angus Deayton, actor Neil Morrissey, ballerina Darcey Bussell, yachtswoman Tracey Edwards and comedian Matthew Kelly. During the past few weeks, children have been voting for their favourite personalities. With music from Boyzone, All Saints and Five.
Comic Relief is back with six stagger blasting shows, each presented by a different, very well dressed presenter.7.00 Chris Evans: Don't Forget Your Nose ChrisEvans kicks off the mayhem and madness. The hour includes Phil Collins 's Old MacDonald , with celebrity animals featuring Goldie Hawn, Emma Thompson , Liam Neeson , Hugh Grant and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a lively sheep. Also Richard Wilson in Africa: TV's Victor Meldrew reports from a Ugandan refugee camp.At 7.25 Oliver 2: Let's Twist AgainThe first of tonight's hilarious three-part adventure, that offers the chance to find out just what happened to Oliver Twist when he grew up. Featuring Jeremy Irons , Diana Rigg , Pauline Collins , Alan Cumming , Timothy Spall , Angus Deayton , Ron Moody , Oliver Reed , Michael Palin , Stephen Fry , Kathy Burke and Richard Briers. Then it's time for Wet Wet Wet live in the studio performing the Elvis Presley classic In the Ghetto, and Chris Evans rounding off the hour with a very unusual competition.
Harry Enfield and all his most favourite characters, including Tim Nice-But-Dim, take over the reins.At 8.05 Oliver 2: Let's Twist AgainThe second gripping instalment. Followed by Cher, Neneh Cherry and Chrissie Hynde.At 8.35 Torvill and BeanIce-skating history as Mr Bean partners Jayne Torvill. Plus Billy Connolly's moving report from Mozambique, and Wayne and Waynetta Slob eating their especially unpleasant Red Nose Day recipes.
Comic Relief leaves BBC 1 for half an hour of the cream of BBC2 comedy. Including clips from The Young Ones, Fawlty Towers, Absolutely Fabulous, Not Only But Also, Bottom, Fry and Laurie and The Day Today. Plus the result of the viewers' poll held overthe past five weeks, the clip found to be the "Funniest Thing Ever Seen on BBC2".
Part 2 explodes into action with French and Saunders - an hour of love and affection towards the world, and intense hostility towards each other.Including at 9.35 Oliver 2: Let's Twist AgainThe final gruesome end to this Dickensian tale. Plus superstars Eric Clapton and Mick Hucknall come together to play and sing the blues. Then it's time for Ruby's Million: like Anneka with attitude, Ruby Wax goes on a mission to raise a million pounds. And The Snogathon, a tasteful climax to French and Saunders' hour when they get to kiss four of the most delicious men in the UK
Three comedians with very boring surnames take overfor a glorious hour, which includes Alan Partridge having an awful time in Norwich, and Victoria Wood reporting on her experience of living with a family in Zimbabwe.At 10.55 DawnMove over Oprah and Esther, it's Dawn French and Victoria Wood together for the first time in a hilarious parody of TV talk shows Followed by Reeves and Mortimer: fasten your safety belts, Vic and Bob are here and they're not at all sane.
Lenny has flown t Belfast and celebrates St Patrick's Night at the Grand Opera House where he and some of Britain's top stand-ups storm through midnight. With Jo Brand , Julian Clary and Ben Elton
Back to London for half-an-hourof out-takes and bloopers. Plus the results of this week's Comedy Film Vote, a chance to choose one of fourfilms to round off The Night of Comic Relief.
Which will it be? Blazing Saddles, Carry On Camping, Peter Sellers in The Pink Panther or Little Shop of Horrors?
A Live and Kicking and Comic Relief awards show that honours the films, television programmes, pop acts and personalities voted for by children. With Andi Peters.
Andi Peters hosts the special Live and Kicking and Comic Relief awards show, which includes awards for the good and bad in a variety of categories. Angus Deayton doles out the booby prizes.
Lenny Henry and Angus Deayton bring news of this year's Red Nose Day appeal on 12 March.
7.00pm Lenny Henry Lets Loose!The evening kicks off with comedy and a run-down of some of the places Comic Reliefs money has been spent over the past two years.7.10pm Mr Bean on Blind Date: Part 1A perfectly charming girl called Tracy faces a perfectly disastrous date. With Rowan Atkinson and, of course, Cilia. Then Lenny Henry reports on his trip to Somalia.7.30pm Casualty- Comic Relief SpecialTension and drama with the cast of Casualty as the studio audience decides the treatment for celebrity patients! Plus a film on Comic Reliefs work with teenagers in peril.7.45pm Smashie and NlceylLenny Henry hands over to Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse and Radio Fab FM. Right Said Fred play live in one surprised viewer's street.8.00pm Lumley In Africa In Eritrea, Comic Relief has turned desert into wheatfields.Joanna Lumley report on this agricultural project. Joanna Lumley 's Eritrea diary for Comic Relief8.10pm Game for a Game!Jonathan Ross hosts Comic Relief's ultimate television game, which involves every show from Family Fortunes to Mastermind and guests from Roy Hattersley to Frank Carson and Lisa Stansfield. Plus highlights from this year's fundraising stupidities.8.40pm Blind Date: Part 2How did Mr Bean 's Blind Date go? And in the Prize Tomato draw viewers with red noses can win some astonishing prizes such as their own height in comedy videos and a very red Tomato Mini.
The comedy bounces over from BBCl for the choicest entertainment you'll find anywhere - well, anywhere between 9.00 and 9.30.
9.30pm Deayton and Rhys JonesGriff Rhys Jones takes over at the helm with Angus Deayton for the second half.9.40 The BBC Banned Audition TapesAnother Comic Relief exclusive. Terry Wogan is revealed auditioning for the Monty Python team. Peter Sissons fails to finish what he started on Mastermind. And Blossom the Cow auditions as special guest star in All Creatures Great and Small. Also, Tony Robinson reports on Aids in Uganda.10.00pm Have I Got Sports News for YouIan Hislop and Paul Merton join Angus Deayton for a special with big Bill Beaumont.10.15pm French and Saunders and Prince and Barry WhitePrepare for a mind-blowing duet between "love gods" Prince and Barry White - with a little help from Lenny Henry and 14 hours in make-up! Plus a film on Comic Relief's work with older people.10.30pm One Foot in the GraveVictor Meldrew gives vent to his deepest feelings during his longest bath. Als Zoe Wanamaker introduces a film of an extraordinary project in Ethiopia. And there's a very surprising chat show with Stephen Fry and some extremely famous guests.11.00pm Friday Night Live - Lives Again!Ben Elton hosts a gag-packed line-up featuring Harry Enfield, Newman and Baddiel, Jo Brand and a cluster of top stand-up comedians, plus Right Sai Fred.12.00 Comic Relief's Old, New, Borrowed and BluelLenny Henry , Griff Rhys Jones and Jonathan Ross present an hour of mirth and mayhem, featuring gems plucked from the comedy archives: stay awake for Groucho Marx, Steve Martin , Morecambe and Wise and Loyd Grossman. And a most unladylike moment from the House of Eliott.
A special awards show, hosted by Sarah Greene and Lenny Henry , based on the votes of Going Live! viewers and Fast Forward readers. Over recent weeks they have chosen their favourite pop act, TV programme, top man, top woman, feature film and newcomer. They have also nominated their least popular choices, and Angus Deayton reveals the unlucky winner of the special Splat Award. There's music from Take That and news of the Comic Relief work being done with donations made on Red Nose
Andi Peters and Tony Robinson host the Live and Kicking and Comic Relief Awards. Discover who children have chosen as top pop act, top man, top woman, top TV programme and top film.
Since Comic Relief began in 1986, over £92 million has been raised by the British public. A Mori poll calculated that 30 million people got involved last year, raising over £l8 million The work goes on and tonight's programme reports back on the progress of last year's campaign and the projects it helped to fund. Six comedians will deliver progress reports in unusual or ridiculous ways, including Julian Clary in a Rupert Bear hot-air balloon Jo Brand in a chocolate factory and Ruby Wax in front of a huge pile of ready cash. Interspersed with all this are edited highlights of last year's programme featuring Mr Bean on Blind Date, Victor Meldrew in the bath and an all-star rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. Documentary footage showin Comic Relief projects that have been particularly successful will include last year's reports from Joanna Lumley, Lenny Henry and Zoe Wanamaker.
Lenny Henry , Griff Rhys-Jones and Jonathan Ross set rolling six hours of red-hot comedy. Bob Hoskins , Russ Abbot , Richard Briers , Jean Boht, Phillip Schofield and Bill Wyman squeeze into the sketch show Star Crazy!, Tony Robinson presents Cartoon Hits and Griff reports on the need for clean water among the Masai in Kenya.8.00pm Hero Turtles, Stupid Videos and Lovely JulianA message from the Hero Turtles, a compilation of funny home videos from Chris Tarrant , and Julian Clary hosts a celebrity phone line. Plus an unusual look at Comic Relief's work in the UK, and the start of A-Z of Comedy, with A for Aristocratic Twits and B for Basil Fawlty.8.30pm Four Birds of a Feather and One RonnieA unique edition of Birds of Feather in which Sharon and Tracy meet two birds who look suspiciously like French and Saunders. Ronnie Corbett is live in the studio, and Melvyn Bragg traces the extraordinary career of Postman Pat.
Lenny, Griff and Jonathan stonk back with disastrous co-host, Viis Roger Mellie. Tony Robinson reports on refugees in Malawi, and Rowan Atkinson's Mr Bean celebrates Red Nose Day in his own sad way. Plus Blind Snog, a kisser of a game show.10.00pm Bad News and the BarrysBarry Norman presents The Barry Awards to the funniest film comedians with clips from their funniest films. Nominees include John Cleese , Peter Sellers , Steve Martin and Woody Allen. Plus the first performance in five years by the baddest (and worst) heavy metal band in the world - Bad News - and the first Take it From Me, a personal review of Comic Relief's UK work.10.30pm Ben Elton , Victoria Wood and Boozy the SnailBen Elton throws down some comedy in the studio. Victoria Wood sings her Smile Song. Griff reports on a disability project in Kenya - and the A-Z of Comedy features The Blues Brothers, Tony Hancock , Steptoe and Son and Boozy the Inebriated Snail.11.00pm Stonktabulous Type Stuff from Harry Enfield and Hale and PaceSmashie and Nicey (Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse ) report on Red Nose Day from the studio of Radio Fab FM; Hale and Pace teach the world how to stonk; and the Red Nose Rock 'n 'Roll Years features Smith and Jones, and Madonna (well, almost).11.30pm Wild Women and WildlifeFrench and Saunders take over the presenting with a cracking hour of comedy, including brilliant bits from Thora Hird , Rita Rudner , Ruby Wax, Beryl Reid , Hilda Baker and the Golden Girls. Also the dire Mellie at Midnight and an extraordinary revelation of how Sir David Attenborough auditions the animals for those wildlife shows!12.00 Battle of the Sex GodsThe evening reaches a thumping climax as Tom Jones duets with Theophilus P Wildebeeste. Vic Reeves stages a Red Nose Novelty Island, Steve Wright presents his listeners' favourite classic comedy, and more of Star Crazy! with Nicholas Lyndhurst, Rory Bremner and Glenda Jackson !1.00am Late 'n' Hot 'n' LiveThe running total sprints upwards, in hot competition with wild comedy from Robin Williams , Richard Pryor , Bill Cosby and Joan Rivers. Julian Clary gets even more intimate on the phones as Lenny, Griff and Jonathan come up with the final running total for this night. But it's not over yet....1.30am Stonk Till You Drop!The comedy roars on with a jamboree of all-time classic sketches wedged together.
Get your laughing boxes tuned and your brains in gear, with a look ahead to tonight's Comic Relief extravaganza at 9.20.
Lenny Henry , Griff Rhys Jones and Jonathan Ross take you "Behind the Nose" to root out the very best of Red Nose comedy, and to discover the reasons why the money people gave last year is so crucial. All with the help of Billy Connolly , Dame Edna Everage , Rowan Atkinson and 36 other top comedians.Who's Funniest?The evening explodes into action with the result of the Radio Times poll for the Best Comedy of Red Nose Day 1991 - Tom Jones v Theophilus P Wildebeeste, Robbie Coltrane , Birds of a Feather, MrBean and Postman Pat all vie for top billing. Also there's a whirlwind guide to how your money from last year is being spent from Scotland to the Sudan.
In this unusual documentary Tony Robinson travels throughout Tanzania to look at the real reasons for poverty in Africa. Back home helping to explain what he discovers are actors Richard Wilson and Jim Broadbent , with Peter Sissons , Gerald Scarfe , and Peter Snow , two talking trees and a Plasticine lion.
The evening is rounded off with reports on Comic Relief UK from Stephen Fry , Ben Elton and Dawn French. Plus classic comedy from the last six years of Comic Relief, featuring everyone from Harry Enfield to Ken Dodd , from Mel and Griff to Hale and Pace, from Mr Ben Elton to MrBean, from Frank Bruno to Frankie Howerd, and from Vic Reeves to Postman Pat via Ade Edmondson and Rik Mayall.
Lenny Henry , Griff Rhys Jones and Jonathan Ross off the blocks for a night of hot comedy, whil Hale and Pace set the pace at the British Telecom Tower. SPECIAL Little and Large deposit the first victim in the vile Gunk Tank. CLASSIC The Young Ones and the start of the great Sketch Rundown selected from such classic shows as Monty Python , Not the Nine O'Clock News and The Two Ronnies.
REPORT Billy Connolly in Mozambique for Comic Relief. SPECIAL TV Gaga - this year's Supersketch Show, with a cast of hundreds, from Penelope Keith to Phil Collins , to Peter Howitt to Barry McGuigan via George Cole and Terry Wogan ! LIVE Frank Carson and the winners of the Kids' Red Nose Joke Box Jury competition. And a Special Red-Nose greeting from Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.
9.30pm Loadsamoney, Loadsalennyanda Bit of Dave Allen LIVE Alas! It's Smith and Jones to welcome you back. and announce Loadsamoney's farewell performance. CLASSIC Comic Relief and Radio 1 proudly present The Comic Hall of Fame starting with a classic clip of Dave Allen. REPORT Lenny back in Africa, looking at projects in Burkina Faso.
SPECIAL 'Allo Allo! from the Palladium: Rene has trouble with a blow-up Hitler.LIVE French and Saunders have trouble without Bananarama.CLASSIC Some naked dancing from A Fish Called Wanda, and Joan Rivers bad-mouths her way into the Hall of Fame.
SPECIAL The Night of the Comic Dead, a red-nose horror film with Phil Cool , Frank Carson and two gruesome ghouls from Brush Strokes.LIVE Star-studded celebrity magic with Paul Daniels.CLASSIC A snappy snippet from Victoria Wood.REPORT Griff Rhys Jones on the ability in disability.
SPECIAL The Barrys: Barry Norman awards his personal statuettes to a feast of fun flicks, including clips from Airplane!, Life of Brian, What's 's Up Doc? and Some Like It Hot.LIVE The Joan Collins Fan Club and Rory Bremner fan the flames of fun, with the help of a bit of Fry and Laurie.CLASSIC Steve Martin gets crazy, and Eddie Murphy gets hot in a red-leather jump suit!REPORT Red-Nose Midnight - an astonishing red-nose wonder bursts to light somewhere in rural Britain.
SPECIAL Theo flings down some hot comedy and Hot Metal - The Satellite Years, with Robert Hardy , Geoffrey Palmer , Peter Snow and Mike Gatting. Also more TV Gaga, with spicy late-night sketches from Nigel Hawthorne , Pamela Stephenson , Jimmy Nail , Jimmy Cricket and, of .course, Rolf Harris.LIVE Whose Late-Night Line Is It Anyway? - improvised action with John Sessions.CLASSIC Kevin Turvey and Woody Allen - the master of sit-down comedy and the master of stand-up get-in-the-groove.REPORT Robbie Coltrane on projects in Northern Ireland.
SPECIAL Hamlet, starring a very serious actor as Ham', Prince of Den', and Stavros as his Dead Dad and the Top Three in the Sketch Rundown.CLASSIC Bette Midler and Robin Williams raise hell in the Hall of Fame.LIVE A tearful farewell from the troops, as Lenny, Griff and Jonathan tuck themselves into bed with a cup of hot cocoa to watch...
An hour of early-morning mayhem from the comedy vaults starts with Rick, Neil, Mike and Vyvyan and continues with an award-winning Monty Python compilation. Phone lines stay open for donations till 3.00am
The Search for CashLenny Henry , Griff Rhys Jones and Jonathan Ross bring you news of the utterly astonishing amount of money raised by Red Nose Day earlier this year, and how it will help people both in Africa and at home.
Lenny Henry in Uganda The first of five daily programmes reporting how your donations to Comic Reliefs 1989 Red Nose Day appeal are being spent. Last year you gave more than 926 million. Instead of a full-scale appeal in 1990, Comic Relief is presenting a week of documentaries following the noses to where the money raised is at work. 1: Tonight, Lenny Henry bounces and bumps his way by truck around Uganda, where your money is helping to build a more positive future.
Griff Rhys Jones in the UK Five programmes reporting on how your donations to Comic Reliefs 198 Red Nose Day appeal are being spent. 2: Tonight, Griff Rhys Jones makes a lightning tour of the UK by train visiting some of the 250 projects your money has helped over the past year. Plus a not-to-be-missed original comedy sketch
Victoria Wood in Ethiopia How your donations to Comic Reliefs 1989 Red Nose Day appeal are being spent. 3: Victoria Wood discovers a positive side to this country usually associated with war and famine. She visits an agricultural project, meets a village midwife and sees how relief work is helping in a country torn by civil war. Plus another unmissable original comedy sketch.
Lenny Henry and Griff Rhys Jones Look at Homelessness in the UK How your donations to Comic Reliefs 1989 appeal are being spent. 4: Vincent House in Blackpool, just one of the 93 projects funded, helps those in the downward spiral of homelessness - particularly young people. Tonight, through the stories of Mark and Stewart, a look at this national problem and at some innovative schemes to alleviate it. Plus another original comedy sketch.
What a Relief The Very Bestest of Comic ReliefAfter a week of following their noses, the Comic Relief team presents a cornucopia of comedy featuring all your favourite comedy stars, from Penelope Keith to Ben Elton, Rowan Atkinson to Ken Dodd , the Young Ones to Cliff Richard. So tune in and get a head start on Red Nose Day 3 in 1991 - the biggest and most spondicious yet. Richard Curtis and a host of top comedians, writers and producers have done their very best to make The Very Bestest of Comic Relief so much funnier than lots and lots of other things
Lenny Henry and Griff Rhys Jones present eight hours of comedy - to raise money for famine victims in Ethiopia and the Sudan, and for young people in crisis in the UK. This TV spectacular is the climax of a day of Red-Nose madness across the country.7.35 Lift Off!Lenny Henry and Griff Rhys Jones start the huge red ball rolling, with some snappy help from Jonathan Ross - introducing Stavros serving kebabs to guests and taking calls at the Telecom Tower, Jim Davidson in search of the Best Children's Joke in Britain and Rod Hull with the Best Red-Nose Drawing. Also Part 1 of 73 of a Kind - the Super Sketch Show with more celebrities than minutes, and more jokes than both.8.00 A Question of SportMeets Spitting Image starring the real and the rubber Mike Gatting, Barry McGuigan, Daley Thompson, with David Coleman taking revenge on his annoying little puppet. Then the night forges on with a host of stars, including Little and Large Rory Bremner and Lenny Henry's report from Ethiopia.8.30 Wood, Walters... and WiseLive in the studio - Victoria Wood and Julie Walters, and hot on their heels, the start of Select-a-Sketch, then all-time comedy classics chosen by Radio 1 listeners from Monty Python, Not the Nine O'Clock News, Three of a Kind, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and The Two Ronnies. Also Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie and the Gunk Tank, and Ernie Wise introducing a Morecambe and Wise classic
Continues into the night.9.30 Jasper Carrott Meets BlackadderComic Relief careers on into the night with Jasper Carrott. Griff Rhys Jones reporting from the Sudan. Blackadder - the Cavalier Years - a one-off special from the dastardly dynasty, starring Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Warren Clarke and Stephen Fry as a suspiciously familiar King Charles I.10.00 Dad's ArmyJimmy Perry introduces a vintage edition, The Royal Train - starring Arthur Lowe John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, Ian Lavender and the rest of Warmington-on-Sea's legendary home guard.10.30 Corbett, Garnett Palin and CoolComic Relief rushes on with Ronnie Corbett, Phil Cool, Alf Garnett and Michael Palin. Nos 8 and 7 of Select-a-Sketch Part 2 of 73 of a Kind - also a short film by ADE EDMONDSON on disability presented by Stephen Fry.11.00 Dame Edna Everage Arrives ...... to grace the evening with her almost royal presence. Then excitement continues to mount with nos 6, 5, 4 in the Select-a-Sketch countdown,French and Saunders misbehaving and the Dunking of the Person Voted Most DunkWorthy Radio 1 Disc Jockey.11.30 Cannon, Ball and A B'stardMadness is unleashed with Cannon and Ball and a thousand plates. Then, to take you through to midnight, a special comedy fashion show tastefully commèred by Pamela Stephenson and a special edition New Statesman: 'Alan B'stard Closes Down the BBC' starring Rik Mayall, Celia Imrie and Hilary O'Neill.12.00 Ben Elton LiveRed Noses at Midnight - the whole nation puts on its red noses for a witching hour of comedy it would be fatal to sleep through. Featuring Ben Elton very much awake. 3-2-1 - climax of the Select-a-Sketch; Hale and Pace and The Two Rons; The Young Ones' University Challenge Emma Thompson and Robbie Coltrane Part 3 of 73 of a Kind and a short feature on young homelessness in England.1.00am Steptoe and SonAlan Simpson introduces Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell in a vintage edition, Come Dancing, with Tony Melody as the Milkman.1.30 Sign OffLenny and Griff close Comic Relief with a final twinkle from a galaxy of stars, and a song from Max Headroom. A round-up of Red-Nose events across the country. A final total of money raised and a grand farewell.
On 5 February, red noses blew all over the country and over E15 million was raised for charity projects in Britain and Africa. Tonight Lenny 'Nice Suit' Henry and Griff 'Stupid Hat' Rhys Jones re-run some of the comic highlights. Marvel at the mighty confrontation between SPitting Image and A Question of Sport; thrill to the exploits of Blackadder, be heartily shocked as Alan B'stard, mp, the New Statesman, meets Mrs Thatcher. Then laugh loudly at the live Little and Large (no more Ts please - Ed), Hale and Pace, Jasper Carrott and many more, while taking a break from chortling at the subtle sketchwork of Penelope Keith Valerie Singleton , Victoria Wood , Keith Floyd , Paul Daniels and all the rest who weren't actually up in the Tower making merry with Stavros. Lenny and Griff top and tail this compilation with news of where the money raised has been spent and reveal plans for a Comic Relief New Year.
Comic Relief, recorded live by Omnibus, in collaboration with Charity Projects, was the comedy event of the year. Featuring some of the best comic talents in Britain today, it's helped to raise well over half a million pounds for Oxfam, Save the Children, and for those who are still struggling to fight famine in Ethiopia and the Sudan.