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.
- Due to return on 21st March 2025
Press clippings Page 19
When the first Comic Relief single rocked your world
In 1985, Comic Relief was born. The beautiful, bouncing child of Richard Curtis and Lenny Henry, it came into the world kicking and screaming... and in 1988, it started wearing a red nose. And between these two events - the launch of the charity and its first Red Nose Day in February 1988 - came the release of the very first Comic Relief single, in 1986.
Andrea Mann, The Huffington Post, 13th March 2013Comic Relief's prostitution claims put me off donating
The sort of broad-brush claims made by the charity often indicates a potentially damaging approach to addressing needs.
Brooke Magnanti, The Guardian, 13th March 2013Simon Cowell "marries" David Walliams for sketch
Ladies man Simon Cowell finally ties the knot - but it looks like the "bride" is his old BGT pal David Walliams - however, it's all a sketch for Comic Relief
The Sun, 12th March 2013Miranda'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.
BBC News, 11th March 2013David Walliams and Alan Carr in Comic Relief sketch
David Walliams will reveal an intimate secret to celebrity friends in a Comic Relief sketch.
The Sun, 9th March 2013Why Red Nose Day is inspiring comedians 25 years later
As Comic Relief enters its 25th birthday, it is not the forced fun of the stapled grin of Fearne Cotton that shows why Red Nose Day is still so important. All of that is merely confetti that pours out of the bottom of the box to finish the package.
Sophie Hall, Giggle Beats, 9th March 2013Miranda 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.
The Telegraph, 9th March 2013Shameless Alice Barry flashes for Red Nose Day
Shameless star Alice Barry has recreated a saucy Flashdance pose - complete with her signature glasses - for Red Nose Day.
Elizabeth Mackley, The Sun, 7th March 2013Give It Up For Comic Relief - review
An evening as hit and miss as this would usually warrant three stars but charity begins at Wembley. Well done to one and all, and roll on the next big Comic Relief thing.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 6th March 2013Graham Norton prepares for his chat show marathon
Graham Norton is limbering up to smash a Guinness World Record - from the comfort of his armchair.
Jen Blackburn, The Sun, 1st March 2013