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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David Walliams pens Comic Relief book
Bestselling author David Walliams has written an exclusive picture book for Comic Relief - The Queen's Orang-Utan.
Comic Relief, 12th January 2015Comedy festival to celebrate Red Nose Emsworth honour
It is already known as a the foodie capital of the south and now it has been named the UK's first Red Nose town. The international aid charity Comic Relief has bestowed the title on Emsworth after the organiser of an arts festival asked for the moniker.
Portsmouth News, 22nd December 2014Claudia Winkleman to lead danceathon for Comic Relief
The Strictly Come Dancing presenter will be joined by a variety of famous faces at the event at London's SSE Arena Wembley on Sunday, March 8.
Sam Rigby, Digital Spy, 18th December 2014Mark Watson to undertake 27 hour gig for Comic Relief
Mark Watson is to perform a stand-up marathon next year, in aid of Comic Relief. Beginning at 9pm on February 27 2015, the comic will gig for 27 hours straight; one for each year since Comic Relief launched.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 16th December 2014A change in attitude celebrated By Comic Relief
The National Attitudes to Mental Illness survey has now revealed the greatest improvement in public attitudes towards mental health in a decade. The good news comes on World Mental Health Day. However, it is clear that there is still work to be done to end life-limiting stigma and discrimination according to the mental health anti-stigma programme Time to Change - which is part-funded by Comic Relief.
Comic Relief, 10th October 2014Comic Relief pledges £1 million in response to Ebola
It will be announced today (Thursday 2nd October) that Comic Relief has pledged £1million of funding to support organisations working directly to tackle the Ebola outbreak, with over £750,000 already allocated in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Comic Relief, 2nd October 2014Richard Curtis takes Red Nose Day to the US
Writer and Comic Relief co-founder Richard Curtis is taking Red Nose Day across the Atlantic with a three-hour American live fundraiser.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 14th July 2014Comic Relief ends investing in arms, tobacco & alcohol
Comic Relief will no longer invest in tobacco, arms or alcohol companies, after reviewing its investments, it has said.
BBC News, 28th May 2014Russell Brand announces £500k Comic Relief fund
Russell Brand announces £500,000 funding to help people stay drug and alcohol free.
Comic Relief, 16th January 2014Comic Relief to sell controversial investments
Charity says it will sell controversial holdings in arms, tobacco and alcohol highlighted in Panorama investigation while it conducts two-month inquiry.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 26th December 2013