The inaugural live fund-raising show staged at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London featuring popular alternative comedians and pop stars (including Rowan Atkinson, Billy Connolly, Stephen Fry, Lenny Henry, Kate Bush and Cliff Richard.
Loadsamoney clip from a one off re-union special of Friday Night Live staged as part of BBC's Comic Relief night in 1993. 5min 26sec
In this bizarre short from 1998's Children In Need Martin Clunes, Neil Morrissey, Lesley Ash & Caroline Quentin play an alternative version of the Jim Bowen quiz hosted by the late Jill Dando. 11min 36s
Before the Doctor can settle down to married life, he must face one last confrontation with his deadly enemy of certain death - the Master.
Angus Deayton hosts this hybrid between three popular quiz shows ("Have I Got News for You" (news quiz), "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" (music quiz) and "They Think It's All Over" (sports quiz)) in which two teams compete in order to bring home hope and glory as well as national (and international) awareness of what Comic Relief does. The two teams consist of Nick Hancock/David Gower/Stephen Fry and Sean Hughes/Phill Jupitus/Roisin Murphy
Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen) interview with Victoria and David Beckham. 11mins 15 seconds.
Aired just before midnight on BBC1, Comic Relief night 2003, this 'lost episode' of the 70's gameshow features a spiffing smorgasbord of the best of british comedy: Peter Serafinowicz ~ Terry Wogan Nick Frost ~ Willy Rushton Matt Lucas ~ Sue Pollard Martin Freeman ~ Johnny Rotten David Walliams ~ Ruth Maddock SImon Pegg ~ Freddie Starr Sarah Alexander ~ Liza Goddard
Starring the usual Pet cast and a rather well-known "Irish boyband" (cheers, Wossy!).
First segment, hosted by Jonathan Ross: Jack Dee stands on pole 55 feet above Television Centre. Gareth Gates and the cast of The Kumars at No. 42 sing ""Spirit in the Sky."" Westlife sings. Vanessa Feltz serenades Jack Dee. Second segment, hosted by Lenny Henry and Ant & Dec. Ms. Dynamite sings. Kym Ryder and Jack Ryder appear on Mr. & Mesmorised. Third segment, hosted by Vic & Bob: A tribute to Jim Rockford. Fourth segment, hosted by Jonathan Ross: Unseen footage of the Martin Bashir/Michael Jackson interview (""Lying to Michael Jackson""). Kevin Not Perry. Coldplay perform. Ricky Gervais's Video Diary. Keith Barret on marriage. Fifth segment, hosted by Graham Norton: Ali G interview Boutros-Boutros Ghali. Graham's hair gods makeover audience members. Nina Conti performs. Sixth segment: Adam & Joe's Comedy Masterclass. Special episodes: French & Saunders, EastEnders, Celebrity Driving School, Fame Academy, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, University Challenge, Streetmate, Smack the Pony, Bla
The Top Gear boys mix the usual elements of Top Gear with Top of the Pops, the music chart show that was cancelled in 2006. Featuring performances from Lethal Bizzle, Travis, Supergrass and McFly.
Mamma Mia! Spoof, French and Saunders last sketch together.
Celebrities from the world of entertainment join forces as the 2011 charity fundraising event begins, with presenters Michael McIntyre, Claudia Winkleman, Graham Norton, Davina McCall and Dermot O'Leary. There are special instalments of Doctor Who, Outnumbered and EastEnders, while Claudia Winkleman, Ruby Wax and Miranda Hart go head-to-head for Comic Relief Does MasterChef. Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders star in a Downton Abbey spoof, James Corden reprises the role of Smithy in a new sketch, and Harry Hill is joined by some very special friends.
Highlights from this year's Comic Relief - Face the Funny.
A celebrity-packed behind-the-scenes look at how the legendary night of TV comes together.
Brett Domino rises to the challenge of writing a hit charity song in record time.
David Walliams' Little Britain character Lou meets Professor Stephen Hawking.
Comic Relief has always undertaken big challenges, but none quite match the scale and endeavour of this year's - in a matter of weeks, a team led by Lenny Henry gives a full makeover to a rural health centre in Uganda. The staff say that their health centre might be the worst in Africa, and when the Comic Relief team turned up they found semi-derelict buildings, with no electricity and no running water, that were infested with rats and other vermin. Many patients were simply too scared to stay the night there. Lenny brings a stellar cast - including Richard Hammond, Dermot O'Leary, John Bishop, Steve Backshall, Greg James and Doon Mackichan - to help transform Iyolwa into a fully functioning health centre serving its community. But the real heroes are locals like Francis the doctor, Dorothy the midwife and Gonza the master builder, faced with the gargantuan task of making it all ready for Red Nose Day.
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.
Michaela Coel, David Baddiel, Russell Kane, Hugh Dennis, Katy Brand and Reggie Yates lead a Comic Relief convoy through east Africa along the northern corridor from Nairobi, Kenya, to Nagongera, Uganda, to deliver crucial supplies that will help projects supported by Comic Relief.
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, and 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 fast-forward 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.
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.
A fleet of four black cars, ten wheelie suitcases, a worthy cause, a daunting boardroom and a bunch of brave celebrities. It can only mean one thing... After ten years Celebrity Apprentice for Comic Relief is back! Lord Sugar puts ten celebrity candidates from the worlds of entertainment, sport, journalism and comedy through their paces to raise as much money as possible for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day. Their task? To organise and host a themed cabaret night in less than 48 hours. They’ll have to call on their contacts, plead with the public, cater and perform. With Lord Sugar expecting them to pull out all the stops, some of the candidates attempt to rope in their famous friends in an effort to get the upper hand and make their event extra-special. As always, both teams will be closely observed by Lord Sugar’s advisors Baroness Brady and Claude Littner. As the deadline approaches will they follow the money all the way to the auction or get caught up in making their party pop?
The conclusion of Celebrity Apprentice for Comic Relief. Find out what happened when Lord Sugar tasked ten celebrity candidates from the worlds of entertainment, sport, journalism and comedy with organising and hosting a cabaret event to raise as much money as possible for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day. Baroness Brady and Claude Littner report back to the boss of the boardroom and reveal the winning team. Which team will be supping tea in the cafe? Where will the firing finger point? And who will be told 'You’re fired'?
Shirley Ballas, Ed Balls, Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Dan Walker, Anita Rani, Dani Dyer, Alexander Armstrong and Osi Umenyiora try to climb Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief
The biggest night of live comedy and entertainment kicks off in spectacular style as a host of famous faces bring you exclusive performances, music and stunning surprises.
Swapping Masters of Study for Masters Of Comedy And Entertainment, University Challenge gets a Comic Relief celebrity takeover for one night only. David Baddiel will take on the hosting duties and is joined by a host of famous faces as Jason Manford, Emily Atack, Kerry Godliman, Martin Freeman, Robert Rinder, Vick Hope, Luisa Omielan and Darren Harriott compete to win in this one off special.
Live coverage of the biggest night of funny continues with hosts Sir Lenny Henry, Rob Beckett, Clara Amfo and Joe Sugg joining a cavalcade of guests ready to take your donations on the Comic Relief Celebrity Phone Bank. Alan Partridge takes to the streets of Norwich in an attempt to raise money (and a few eyebrows), it’s All Round To Mrs Brown's for a Red Nose Day special, and the cast of Magic Mike Live turn up the heat in the studio. We lift the veil on all the backstage action of the one of the biggest sketches of the night as we go behind the scenes on One Red Nose Day and a Wedding. And if you’re a James Bond fan you’ll have the chance to win a meeting with 007 himself, Daniel Craig, in our incredible giveaway competition
Hang on for dear life – there’s a bumpy ride in store as Freddie Flintoff pulls the ultimate four-wheeled prank on ex-footballer Robbie Savage at the Top Gear test track.
Jennifer Saunders and a host of famous faces star in this hilarious reimagining of the hit movie, featuring some of ABBA’s biggest hits as well as a peek behind the scenes.
Budd is back: Richard Madden returns as PPO David Budd with a top secret new assignment for Comic Relief in this very special episode of Bodyguard.
You’re invited to the wedding of the year, as the original cast of Four Weddings and a Funeral reunite in this one-off sequel. They are joined by some surprise guests.
Emma Willis presents highlights from this year's Red Nose Day, with all the funniest moments from the biggest comedy show of the year, including One Red Nose Day and a Wedding, Jennifer Saunders and friends in Mamma Mia: Here We Go Yet Again, and Richard Madden in a one-off Bodyguard special. The programme also looks back on appearances from stars including Freddie Flintoff.
Sir Lenny Henry takes a look back at the night of Comic Relief 2019 featuring celebrity packed entertainment highlights, musical performances and comedy sketches.
Comic Relief and Children in Need join forces for the first time to deliver a very special night of television during these unprecedented times.
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.
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. 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.
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 peopl
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 world’s funniest and most star-studded pantomime is back! Lily James heads the cast as famous names from theatre, film, comedy and music gather together online to bring you a unique and hilarious adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, all to raise money for some very good causes. Joining Lily are Guz Khan, Sian Gibson, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Miranda Hart and many others. A follow-up to last year’s hugely successful stay-at-home retelling of Cinderella, which raised nearly £900,000 for Comic Relief, some of the original stars return alongside an exciting new stellar cast for a production that promises to be bigger, brighter and funnier than ever.
To raise money for Comic Relief, Olympic diver Tom Daley takes on an epic 290-mile challenge, rowing, swimming, cycling and running from London to his hometown of Plymouth.
Radio 1 DJ Jordan North is pushed to his absolute physical and mental limits as he tries to row 100 miles from London to Burnley for Comic Relief, despite having never rowed before.
Lenny Henry, Paddy McGuinness, Alesha Dixon, David Tennant and Zoe Ball present 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 money for good causes at home and across 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.
Vernon Kay and AJ Odudu serve up live music, comedy and a chance for viewers to enter some special Text to Win prize draws, all in support of Comic Relief.
Highlights of Red Nose Day 2022.
Emma Willis, Oti Mabuse and Rylan Clark attempt to trek to the summit of the mighty Cairn Gorm in Scotland to raise money for this year’s Red Nose Day.
Ahead of Gethin’s epic and gruelling twenty four hour dancing challenge, take a look at how he’s been preparing for the endeavour. From gym time, to nutrition advice, and a behind the scenes look at a Strictly Come Dancing live tour for some advice, Geth discovers just how hard this is really going to be.
The UK’s biggest night of comedy and entertainment, hosted by David Tennant, Paddy McGuinness, Zoe Ball, Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu.
Highlights from 35 years of Red Nose Day.
A look back at the highlights of this year's charity extravaganza featuring the biggest sketches, music performances and fundraising films.
Laura Whitmore, Alex Scott, Sara Davis and Vicky Pattison take part in Comic Relief’s coldest ever challenge, attempting a 50km sub-zero Arctic expedition in just four days.
Join Sir Lenny Henry, Romesh Ranganathan, Maya Jama, David Tennant, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rosie Ramsey and Paddy McGuinness for a night of fundraising, comedy and entertainment.
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.
Sir Lenny Henry and Maya Jama look back at the highlights of this year's charity extravaganza, featuring the biggest sketches, music performances and fundraising films.
Small special from Comic Relief 2009 with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant
Sir Lenny Henry takes a look back at the best of Red Nose Day 2015.
W1A help the nation to get involved in the funniest Red Nose Day ever.
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 Catherine Tate for COmic Relief Sketches
Three million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) across Africa every year and, believe it or not, a further 65,000 are at risk here in the UK. In this documentary, Zawe Ashton leads a hard-hitting investigation to uncover the truth about FGM in the UK and abroad, meeting courageous women fighting to end the practice along the way.
