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 20
David 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 2013Comic Relief: How to be funny in one terrifying step
Jake Wallis Simons embraces the Red Nose Day spirit by trying stand-up comedy, with help from comedian Arthur Smith from Grumpy Old Men. As Comic Relief approaches, can he be as funny as Michael MacIntyre?
Jake Wallis Simons, The Telegraph, 8th 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 2013Harry Hill to edit the Beano for Comic Relief
Harry Hill will be editor of The Beano for a special Comic Relief edition.
The Sun, 27th February 2013Miranda Hart 'madcap' Red Nose Day challenges
Miranda Hart will be attempting a series of "madcap challenges" for Comic Relief.
The Independent, 27th February 2013Opinion: Please be good comedians for sake of Africa
We are approaching Comic Relief, that time of year when our minds are focussed on comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th February 2013