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.
Press clippings Page 19
Lenny Henry: Comic Relief is world turned upside down
To begin with, it was intended as a talking point: why were people, conventionally clothed, wearing a bright red plastic proboscis?
Ellie Walker-Arnott, Radio Times, 14th March 2013You know the routine by now: let the children stay up a little late, don your red nose and get ready to donate, as television's finest entertainers prepare to make us chuckle for charity. It's the 25th anniversary of this kind-hearted TV telethon, and the roster of celebrities involved is not to be sniffed at.
Some familiar faces present the evening's festivities, including Dermot O'Leary, Michael McIntyre and Rob Brydon. Things kick off with Rowan Atkinson masquerading as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Jessie J shaving off her hair and One Direction performing their charity single One Way - let's hope David Cameron, who featured in the video, makes an appearance. Among the many other highlights is the cast of Call the Midwife cast performing a mini-episode featuring an unusual birth. Meanwhile, Homeland's Damian Lewis guest stars in a Vicar of Dibley special. Office fans will also be delighted to hear that David Brent returns to our screens, when Comic Relief switches over to BBC Two at 10.30pm. As ever, this is a full-on evening. There will be laughter, probably some tears, and hopefully a large sum raised at the end of it.
Lara Prendergast, The Telegraph, 14th March 2013Miranda 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.
Miranda Hart, The Guardian, 14th March 2013Argumentally: Red Nose Day
Two people debate on whether Red Nose Day viewing is good or bad.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 14th March 2013Peter Kay helps Comic Relief by sitting down
Peter Kay is famous for his stand-up comedy - but this Friday he will be helping Comic Relief by sitting down.
The Sun, 13th March 2013Injured 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.
Sarah Fitzmaurice, Daily Mail, 13th March 2013When 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 2013