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Comic Relief

Comic Relief

  • TV variety
  • BBC One
  • 1988 - 2025
  • 22 episodes

Every two years the biggest British comedy stars and shows come together to raise money for charity. Stars Lenny Henry, Jonathan Ross, Griff Rhys Jones, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and more.

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Love Actually set snaps give away more than you realise

Love Actually is back for a short - but sweet - sequel this Red Nose Day . We've already seen set snaps of Red Nose Day Actually thanks to Emma Freud, project director and wife of Richard Curtis, the man behind the original movie. At first glance the photos show Hugh Grant back in action, in No 10 Downing Street, but on closer inspection they reveal a few wonderful, and weird, facts about the upcoming sequel.

The Mirror, 6th March 2017

Emma Thompson: 'Too soon' to do Love Actually sequel

Emma Thompson has spoken for the first time about why she isn't taking part in the upcoming Love Actually sequel. She says it is too soon after Alan Rickman's death to revisit her character.

BBC News, 24th February 2017

Pictures: Rowan Atkinson filming for Comic Relief

Rowan Atkinson has been spotted filming for a Love Actually sketch.

The Telegraph, 23rd February 2017

Comic Relief Originals online sketch series launched

Comic Relief has filmed a number of online sketches featuring emerging comedy talent. Stars involved include Nick Mohammed, London Hughes and Liam Williams.

British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2017

Love Actually sequel for Comic Relief

Richard Curtis has penned a sequel to his hit 2003 romantic comedy film Love Actually. The 10-minute special will air as part of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day 2017 telethon on BBC One.

British Comedy Guide, 15th February 2017

Stars set off for Comic Relief convoy

Six celebrities have set off on a road trip with a difference for Comic Relief.

Russell Kane, Katy Brand, Reggie Yates, Michaela Coel, Hugh Dennis and David Baddiel are those taking part.

BBC News, 6th February 2017

Red Nose Day 2017 plans revealed

Comic Relief's plans for Red Nose Day 2017 include a TV show involving stars including French & Saunders and Vic & Bob, plus a series of online comedy sketches, and much more.

British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2017

A look back at George Michael's comedy cameos

He appeared in Christmas specials of Extras, The Catherine Tate Show as well as Comic Relief sketches with characters from Little Britain and Gavin & Stacey.

Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 26th December 2016

Lenny Henry knighted for services to comedy & charity

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry is to be knighted for services to charity and comedy.

Brendan Carlin, Mail on Sunday, 7th June 2015

Red Nose Day USA raises over $10 million

The inaugural Red Nose Day USA telethon has raised over $10 million in donations so far.

Jamie Harris, Digital Spy, 22nd May 2015

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