David Lammy hails Comic Relief move away from celebrity-fronted appeals
Labour MP David Lammy has praised Comic Relief for its pledge to move away from using celebrities to front charitable efforts in Africa.
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WATCH: Celebrities send special message to north-east youngsters for raising thousands for Red Nose Day
A north-east school has been praised by a renowned film-maker and award-winning actress after raising more than £65,000 for charity.
Red Nose Day show loses 600,000 viewers as ratings tumble
Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day show has suffered a drop in viewer ratings after 5.6 million people tuned in to watch the star-studded telethon on BBC One.
Star-studded sketches help Comic Relief top £63m mark on Red Nose Day
More than £63 million has been raised during the Red Nose Day 2019 appeal show.
Sir Lenny Henry laments need for foodbanks in UK as he opens Red Nose Day show
Comic Relief founder Sir Lenny Henry has decried the need for foodbanks in “one of the richest countries in the world”.
Lily James and Alicia Vikander confirmed to star in Four Weddings sequel short
Lily James and Alicia Vikander will both appear in the Four Weddings And A Funeral sequel for Comic Relief, it has been confirmed.
Stars will be out in force as Red Nose Day returns
Red Nose Day returns to BBC One with skits and celebrities for an evening of charity fundraising.
Richard Madden and Lewis Capaldi lend support to Comic Relief
Scottish stars from stage and screen are joining forces to throw their support behind Comic Relief ahead of Red Nose Day.
Kilimanjaro climb was life-changing, says Little Mix star
Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has said her Mount Kilimanjaro climb was so “gruelling” there were times she did not think she could keep walking.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman say they will never dance again after danceathon
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman promised to never dance again as they completed the longest danceathon in Red Nose Day history.
Jon Snow and Jeremy Vine join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for danceathon
Jon Snow and Jeremy Vine have joined Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the dancefloor as they attempt the longest ever danceathon in Red Nose Day history.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman train hard ahead of 24-hour danceathon
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have been training hard ahead of being “thrown in the deep end” for a gruelling 24-hour dance challenge for Comic Relief.
Carey Mulligan and Gemma Arterton to appear in Mamma Mia! Comic Relief special
Carey Mulligan and Gemma Arterton will star in a one-off Mamma Mia! spoof penned by Jennifer Saunders for Red Nose Day.
Little Mix star serenades Dan Walker as he becomes unwell on Kilimanjaro climb
Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall serenaded fellow climber Dan Walker while he suffered altitude sickness during their ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Four Weddings And A Funeral cast invite viewers to ‘wedding of the year’ in clip
The cast of Four Weddings And A Funeral invite viewers to “the wedding of the year” in the first teaser for the Red Nose Day reboot.
Kilimanjaro climbers celebrate Ed Balls’ birthday at 14,000ft
Ed Balls was treated to a surprise birthday party as he turned 52 during his ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Comedy Central and Comic Relief create sketches for Red Nose Day
Comedy Central and Comic Relief have worked on a series of videos for comic relief featuring “horror stories” from the modern world.
Anita Rani admits feeling pressure before Mount Kilimanjaro climb
Countryfile star Anita Rani has admitted to feeling the pressure as she prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Richard Madden returns to Bodyguard role for Comic Relief
Richard Madden will reprise his Bodyguard role for Comic Relief, it has been announced.
First photo as cast of Four Weddings And A Funeral return for Red Nose Day
The cast of Four Weddings And A Funeral are reunited 25 years on in the first photo from the film’s Red Nose Day revival.
Four Weddings And A Funeral cast to reunite for Red Nose Day sequel
The cast of Four Weddings And A Funeral are to reunite for the first time in 25 years for a special sequel for Red Nose Day 2019.
Sir Lenny Henry: I want to remain involved with Comic Relief
Sir Lenny Henry has no plans to ever quit Comic Relief.
Comic Relief pays tribute to Barry Chuckle
Comic Relief has paid tribute to Barry Chuckle – a familiar face on its charity fundraiser.