Episode 1
The UK’s biggest night of comedy and entertainment is back. Comic Relief will be live from MediaCityUK in Salford on Friday 18 March from 7pm.
The fundraising favourite brings together stars of stage, screen and the movies for an epic three-hour comedy special, entertaining the nation with hilarious sketches, live performances, big surprises and stunning music acts; in a celebration to raise much-needed cash for good causes at home and across the world.
Joining Sir Lenny Henry live from the studio will be Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, Alesha Dixon and David Tennant.
Get ready for an incredible night of TV with plenty of surprises and even more laughs! And during the night, there’ll be films highlighting incredible and inspiring stories of the people supported by some of Comic Relief’s projects in the UK and around the world.
And don’t forget, donations can be made throughout the night by visiting bbc.co.uk/rednoseday, calling 03457 910 910 or to donate five, 10, 20, 30, or 40 pounds, simply text the word FIVE, TEN, TWENTY, THIRTY or FORTY to 70702.
March 18 @ 19:00
19:00 — 22:00 (3h)
BBC One