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.
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James Corden and Take That interview
People in LA always talk about the traffic," says James Corden, who moved over to Los Angeles exactly two years ago to host The Late Late Show. "And they always talk about the carpool lane..."
Craig McLean, Radio Times, 24th March 2017Red Nose Day 2017 TV highlights revealed
BBC One's Comic Relief broadcast on Red Nose Day (Friday 24th March) will feature highlights including sketches from
British Comedy Guide, 14th March 2017Behind the scenes of Comic Relief's Love Actually
Richard Curtis has reunited stars of his soppy film favourite for Red Nose Day Actually. Will it be happy endings all round? Warning: spoiler.
Tom Lamont, The Guardian, 12th March 2017Love Actually set snaps give away more than you realise
Love Actually is back for a short - but sweet - sequel this Red Nose Day . We've already seen set snaps of Red Nose Day Actually thanks to Emma Freud, project director and wife of Richard Curtis, the man behind the original movie. At first glance the photos show Hugh Grant back in action, in No 10 Downing Street, but on closer inspection they reveal a few wonderful, and weird, facts about the upcoming sequel.
The Mirror, 6th March 2017Emma Thompson: 'Too soon' to do Love Actually sequel
Emma Thompson has spoken for the first time about why she isn't taking part in the upcoming Love Actually sequel. She says it is too soon after Alan Rickman's death to revisit her character.
BBC News, 24th February 2017Comic Relief Originals online sketch series launched
Comic Relief has filmed a number of online sketches featuring emerging comedy talent. Stars involved include Nick Mohammed, London Hughes and Liam Williams.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2017Love Actually sequel for Comic Relief
Richard Curtis has penned a sequel to his hit 2003 romantic comedy film Love Actually. The 10-minute special will air as part of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day 2017 telethon on BBC One.
British Comedy Guide, 15th February 2017Stars set off for Comic Relief convoy
Six celebrities have set off on a road trip with a difference for Comic Relief.
Russell Kane, Katy Brand, Reggie Yates, Michaela Coel, Hugh Dennis and David Baddiel are those taking part.
BBC News, 6th February 2017Red Nose Day 2017 plans revealed
Comic Relief's plans for Red Nose Day 2017 include a TV show involving stars including French & Saunders and Vic & Bob, plus a series of online comedy sketches, and much more.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2017A look back at George Michael's comedy cameos
He appeared in Christmas specials of Extras, The Catherine Tate Show as well as Comic Relief sketches with characters from Little Britain and Gavin & Stacey.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 26th December 2016