Comic Relief
- TV variety
- BBC One
- 1988 - 2024
- 21 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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Comic Relief: Face the Funny, review
After a week of Clarkson-shaped hysteria, the BBC has given us quite enough melodrama already. Comic Relief felt like precisely the opposite of that endless soap opera: humble and honest in its aims and, for all the glitter and showboating, free of egomania. It was sweet, straightforward fun and will surely have packed viewers off to bed with broad smiles and a feelgood glow.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 13th March 2015Richard Curtis on his 30 years of Comic Relief
Today, on Red Nose Day 2015, Richard talks us through his own Comic Relief highlights over three decades...
Nick Webster, The Mirror, 12th March 2015Comic Relief 'No Direction' band line-up revealed
Boy band One Direction have revealed the comics who will be impersonating them as spoof group No Direction for Comic Relief on Friday.
British Comedy Guide, 11th March 2015Info about "Face the Funny" sketch
This Friday the nation's best-loved celebrities will be joining forces for a must-see sketch to decide who has done enough to win the title of National Treasure 2015.
Carl Greenwood, The Mirror, 10th March 2015John Bishop on Comic Relief's impact in Africa
The comedian said 'everyone here has a story about malaria, traumatic birth or HIV, so it's great to see your cash pay to build them a new clinic'
John Bishop, The Mirror, 10th March 2015Miranda Hart joins charity Gallopathon for Comic Relief
Miranda Hart surprised some of her biggest fans by turning up to join them for a mile-long 'Gallopathon' - such fun!
Susannah Alexander, Digital Spy, 9th March 2015Lenny Henry & Frank Bruno won't recreate classic sketch
Producers wanted the comedian and ex-boxer to recreate the 1988 sketch as part of the charity's 30th anniversary, but three boxers wouldn't dress up as women.
Janine Yaqoob, The Mirror, 8th March 2015How much do you know about Red Nose Day? - quiz
This Friday isn't just the biennial fundraising fandango that is Comic Relief's Red Nose Day (BBC One from 7pm), it also marks the 30th anniversary of the first event. Flex your funny bone and warm up your wallet by testing your knowledge of Red Nose Days past...
Michael Hogan, The Observer, 8th March 2015Davina McCall: It's an incredible evening to be part of
Laughter is the order of the day on Friday as some of TV's biggest stars line up to get funny for money. Comic Relief returns with a stellar cast, all hoping their funny turns will help raise huge amounts of money for projects in Africa and closer to home in the UK.
Justine Holman, The Daily Express, 8th March 2015Claudia Winkleman leads stars in 6-hour long danceathon
Popstars, actors and all-round celebrity good eggs stayed dancing on their feet for a mammoth six hours to raise money for Comic Relief.
Carl Greenwood, The Mirror, 8th March 2015