Channel 4 has announced today that it has assembled over 20 of the nation's best known comedians to appear in a spectacular charity Comedy Gala. The event takes place at London's 02 Arena on Tuesday March 30th, and will be screened as a two-hour special on Channel 4 in early April.

Alan Carr, Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Jack Whitehall, Jack Dee, Jason Manford, Jo Brand, John Bishop, Jonathan Ross, Kevin Bridges, Lee Evans, Mark Watson, Michael McIntyre, Noel Fielding, Omid Djalili, Rich Hall, Rob Brydon, Ruth Jones, Sean Lock and Shappi Khorsandi are amongst the acts due to take part in the star-studded event. It is believed the show, organised by top stand-up agency Off the Kerb which manages many of the acts appearing, will be the biggest live stand-up event in UK history.

Channel 4 Head of Entertainment, Justin Gorman said: "Channel 4 has impeccable comedy pedigree, and we're incredibly proud of the talent we have on the channel. We are very pleased that so many other comedians and celebrities are joining us for what we fully intend to be the comedy event of the year."

14,000 tickets for the show will on sale tomorrow (Friday February 12th) - with all profits going to Great Ormond Street Hospital. Buy Tickets