Comic Relief 2023 kicked off on Friday night for the first time without Sir Lenny Henry, who co-founded the charity fundraiser in 1985.
The opening scene saw Sir Lenny regenerate into David Tennant as the 14th Doctor in a sketch. Introducing the annual charity show, Lenny was in the dressing room and said he felt “sick” before adding: “What I need is a doctor”.
Just as he says the word doctor, viewers saw Lenny regenerate as his hands started to glow before recreating 13th Doctor Jodie Whitakers iconic scene transforming into the Scots actor. Tennant, 51, appeared on screen in his brand new Doctor Who costume as he is set to return to the BBC sci-fi show later this year.
