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Jamie Laing told wife every day he could not do Comic Relief marathon challenge

Sophie Habboo was there to meet him at the finish line.

Evening Standard

Emotional moment Jamie Laing learns how much he raised for Comic Relief

Former ‘Made in Chelsea’ star and Radio 1 presenter was cheered on by his wife, Sophie Habboo, and colleagues Greg James, Vick hope and Jeremiah Asiamah

The Independent UK

Davina McCall says removal of brain tumour ‘hardest thing’ she has experienced

The TV presenter was among a host of presenters for Red Nose Day.

Evening Standard

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Red Nose Day tops £34 million raised for Comic Relief

It was announced that £34,022,590 had been raised for the charity.

Evening Standard

Red Nose Day total reaches £34m during Comic Relief’s 40th anniversary

The charity fundraiser saw sketches from some of the biggest shows on the BBC.

Evening Standard

Red Nose Day hosts reveal current total stands at £17.5m

Comic Relief was co-founded by Sir Lenny Henry and Love Actually screenwriter Richard Curtis in 1985.

Evening Standard

Sir Lenny Henry looks back at 40 years of Comic Relief during Red Nose Day

The comedian hosted his final Red Nose Day last year after almost four decades at the helm.

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Jamie Laing’s running challenge for Comic Relief raises more than £2 million

He could be seen hugging his wife after passing the finish line.

Evening Standard

Jamie Laing has taken on five days of ultra marathons for Comic Relief

The presenter has raised more than £2m for Comic Relief

The Independent UK

TV tonight: fundraising bonanza Comic Relief turns 40

Red noses on for a huge night of emotions and entertainment. Plus: Deborah meets a rival in cracking comedy Hacks. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Comic Relief to celebrate 40 years with action-packed Red Nose Day

There will be sketches featuring BBC shows including Strictly Come Dancing and Gladiators.

Evening Standard

Jamie Laing admits he underestimated 'how painful' Comic Relief challenge would be as he fears broken foot

EXCLUSIVE The BBC Radio 1 DJ has vowed ‘I’m not going to run after this for a while’ as his colleagues resort to ‘tough’ love to encourage him on

Evening Standard

EastEnders spoilers: Will Ravi discover the truth about daughter Avani?

Airs Thursday 27 March 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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Inbetweeners stars reunite to play Oasis brothers in Comic Relief sketch

Actors James Buckley and Joe Thomas will portray Gallagher brothers Liam and Noel in a sketch for Comic Relief titled Oasis: The Reunion: The Movie.

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Jamie Laing ‘will crawl’ over finish line in order to complete ultra-marathon

The former Made In Chelsea star set off on Monday morning to tackle the 150-plus mile run from London to Salford to raise money for Comic Relief.

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Traitor’s Charlotte Berman shares accent ‘repertoire’ in reunion comedy sketch

Five contestants from the BBC reality series – Alexander, Charlotte, Fozia, Linda and Minah – go head-to-head to win the brand new Red Ruby Nose.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s first ‘amateur professionals’ to perform Red Nose Day comedy sketch

Judges, presenters and professionals will appear in the skit.

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Comic Relief 2025: release date, sketches, presenters, interviews and everything we know about Red Nose Day

Comic Relief 2025: Get ready for a special night of fun and fundraising as Comic Relief turns 40.

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Sally Bretton to see Beyond Paradise and Not Going Out roles ‘collide’ in sketch

She will appear alongside Lee Mack and Kris Marshall in the skit.

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Latest multibank launched to donate surplus goods to families

West Midlands multibank is the sixth established by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Amazon.

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Sir Lenny Henry receives Freedom of the City of London

The comedian and actor joins previous recipients including Dame Judi Dench and Damian Lewis.

Evening Standard

Claudia Winkleman among celebrities sporting TK Maxx T-shirts for Comic Relief

One Day actor Leo Woodall and TV presenter Laura Whitmore can also be seen in the tops in support of Red Nose Day.

The Independent UK

Russell Brand co-hosted Comic Relief after BBC received misconduct complaint

The broadcaster has apologised to staff for ‘inadequate’ handling of complaints involving the comedian

Evening Standard

Joanna Lumley and Amelia Dimoldenberg launch Red Nose Day with new comedy sketch

The launch of Red Nose Day marks the beginning of Comic Relief’s milestone 40th year.

Evening Standard

Winter appeal: 'She handed over her house key — I couldn’t believe her trust in me, a complete stranger’

As our final appeal total hits £3.46 million we talk to a beneficiary of Refugees at Home — a charity we are funding thanks to your amazing support

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