Red Nose Day returns to our screens on Friday (March 17), broadcasting live from Salford's very own MediaCity.
BBC One will be airing the event, which will see a variety of sketches, musical performances and surprises from your favourite stars. AJ Odudu, David Tennant, Joel Dommett, Paddy McGuinness and Zoe Ball will front the programme from 7pm.
Money raised from the Red Nose Day appeal will help charity Comic Relief support people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and tackle issues such as homelessness, mental health problems and food poverty. Last year's Red Nose Day appeal raised almost £42.8 million.
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A staple of the event is, of course, the red nose and this year's was designed by former Apple guru Sir Jony Ive. Made almost entirely from plant-based materials, the new nose starts as a tiny, flat crescent that springs into a honeycomb paper sphere when opened.
Several famous faces have been sporting their newly designed charity noses, including Sir Lenny Henry, Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, Jay Blades, AJ Odudu and children’s author and DJ Greg James. Priced at £2.50, you can bag your own red nose ahead of Red Nose Day from Amazon or the Comic Relief shop.
The 2023 merchandise also includes Mr Men and Little Miss themed t-shirts, aprons, water bottles and even a compostable Red Nose wildflower seed planter. Kids tops start from £7.99 and feature Mr Messy on a long-sleeved top and Mr Tickle, Little Miss Sunshine, and Mr Greedy on short sleeved shirts.
Kids' aprons start at £7.99 and are embellished with sweet designs including Mr Greedy, Mr Mischief, Mr Yellow and Mr Bump.
Adults can choose from a range of characters including Mr 'Red' Nosey, Mr Grumpy and Mr Happy or a design from Gok Wan which features the outline of two people hugging wearing their red noses. All are priced at £12.99.
Stainless steel water bottles in orange, pink, white and blue are also on sale for £7.99. All merchandise is available from TK Maxx and at least £2.50 from every item will go towards Comic Relief.
The 'nose that grows' composable Red Nose Wildflower Seedbom, priced at £4.50, transforms boring gardens with beautiful wildflowers. Available in two varieties, one to attract bees and one to attract butterflies, the product is available from Homebase.
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