Comic Relief

For the meagre price of 5p per crisp packet to piggy-bank on this year's Comic Relief campaign, Walkers Crisps get the kind of publicity money can't buy.

This time there's no pretence at a socially responsible message (support British farmers! Eat crisps then go for a walk!), just an exhortation to scoff as many crisps as possible in the next month to support Stephen Fry, Al Murray, Jimmy Carr or Frank Skinner. While owner PepsiCo insists all Walkers advertising is targeted at adults, past years' Ofcom figures show that Comic Relief has the third highest child viewing figures of anything on TV.

The dozens of charities specifically funded by Comic Relief to tackle childhood obesity - such Dance Action Zone in Leeds, Girls Healthy Eating or the Merton Cycling Campaign, must be thrilled by the huge marketing bost for salty, fatty, junk food snacks.

Kevin Bridges to host Comic Relief clip show

Soctland's hottest funnyman Kevin Bridges is to front a comedy clips show on Red Nose Day. Just don't call him a presenter.

Katie Price 'working on Comic Relief sketch'

Katie Price has claimed that she did not attend last night's Brit Awards because she was working on a comedy sketch for Comic Relief.

Comedians perform high and long for Comic Relief

The latest events added to the 2011 fundraising calender include a 24-hour comedy panel show and the world's highest stand-up gig.

Frank Skinner films Comic Relief Walker's Crips Advert

Looks like Frank Skinner has a bone to pick with someone as he dresses up as a chicken for a charity TV advert.

James Corden donates Brit Awards £50k to Comic Relief

James Corden has reportedly donated his fee for hosting the Brit Awards to Comic Relief.

The Wanted record official song for Comic Relief

Chart-topping boy band The Wanted have recorded this year's Comic Relief single.

Ticket giveaway for Comic Relief 'lie-down' gig

Win tickets to a special charity gig, where top comics perform from bed.

Dermot O'Leary leads Comic Relief desert trek

Celebrities including Lorraine Kelly and Dermot O'Leary are to trek across the Kaisut Desert, in north Kenya, for Comic Relief.

Gordon Ramsey gets red nose job for Comic Relief

He famously spent an alleged £30,000 on a hair transplant, but Gordon Ramsay has spent just £1 on his latest facial improvement - a new nose.

However, fans of the fiery chef needn't be alarmed - it's all for a good cause, as Ramsay was sporting the very latest in conk-based accessories to promote this year's Red Nose Day.