Miranda Hart

First in a new series in which contemporary stars profile the heroes of their youth. In this opener, Miranda Hart follows in the footsteps of her hero Eric Morecambe, from Morecambe beach to Luton Town and many points in between. Uncovering rarer footage than that found in most other Eric & Ern documentaries, and including interviews with former collaborators Eddie Braben, Barry Cryer and Ann Hamilton, this makes for a commendably off-piste look at the much-loved comic icon.

It's been 25 years since the first Red Nose Day brought amusing people together to do jokes and ask for your charitable donations, so there are some anniversary-worthy treats lined up for tonight. The Fresh Meat gang migrate over from Channel 4, while Miranda Hart is doing a UK-wide jaunt that sounds like a modern version of Challenge Anneka. Russell Brand is back at the Beeb for the late-night presenting shift, and Ricky Gervais will attempt to atone for the last three years of comedy duds with a new instalment of The Office.

Ricky Gervais reviving The Office's David Brent, Miranda Hart giving Call The Midwife a baby comedy makeover, Jessie J shaving her head and Peter Kay in physical challenge and pop promo mode promise to be among the highlights as Comic Relief bigs up its 25th birthday. So if clamping a red nose on your hooter doesn't tickle your fancy, just settle back and raise a glass and a chortle as a raft of hosts, including Rob Brydon, Jack Whitehall and Russell Brand, tackle such dubious tasks as introducing Simon Cowell's wedding video. Someone's having a laugh with that one, surely.

Miranda: I want Cowell to make me a reality show judge

Comedian Miranda Hart says she fancies becoming a reality show judge after creating her own girl group for Comic Relief.

Miranda Hart: 25 reasons why I love Comic Relief

As Comic Relief celebrates 25 years of fundraising, Miranda Hart shares her favourite things about Red Nose Day.

Injured Miranda Hart completes Dirty Dancing routine

It was tough and go whether she would be able to complete her Dirty Dancing routine as part of her her Comic Relief challenge but Miranda Hart managed to pull off the dance - with the help of a friend.

Miranda's Mad March in jeopardy after twisted ankle

TV star Miranda Hart has suffered an ankle injury in Newcastle after stumbling in high heels on the eve of a charity challenge.

Miranda Hart: why it's good to have a laugh on RND

Before she succeeded in comedy, Miranda Hart worked as a PA at Comic Relief. As she prepares to take on five mystery challenges for next Friday's Red Nose Day, she looks back, fondly, on a long and entertaining relationship with the charity.

Miranda Hart in prosthetic belly mix up

Miranda Hart was given a shock herself when one of the Call The Midwife crew told her to take off her padded prosthetic belly during filming - and she had to admit she wasn't wearing it!