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Davina McCall jokes she should dress as Claudia Winkleman for Red Nose Day

The Comic Relief presenter recalled how she was recently mistaken for Winkleman by two girls who asked her for a photo outside a hotel.

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Holly Willoughby, Kate Winslet and Alex Hassell model new Red Nose Day t-shirts

Willoughby is among the stars who will wear the new ‘nostalgic’ Winnie The Pooh-themed Red Nose Day t-shirts to raise money for Comic Relief.

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Radio 1 DJ Greg James to tackle ‘ludicrous’ Red Nose Day challenge

The presenter revealed details of the gruelling journey on his Radio 1 breakfast show

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Radio 1 DJ Greg James to tackle epic 1,000km tandem challenge for Comic Relief

The eight-day challenge will see the presenter set off from the South Coast on March 13

Evening Standard

Celebrities step up to model new Red Nose Day T-shirts

Olivia Attwood, Dermot O’Leary and Oti Mabuse are among the stars donning the Winnie The Pooh-themed tops.

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When is Red Nose Day 2026? And where to buy this year’s merch

For the first year ever, the noses are customisable

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Stars to participate in ‘simple acts of silliness’ ahead of Red Nose Day

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Comic Relief confirms all-star lineup for 2026 campaign

‘This Red Nose Day is the chance to come together, take yourself funny for money and turn a day of silliness and having a much-needed laugh into something that makes a world of difference,’ says Comic Relief chief executive Samir Patel

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Jodie Whittaker and Miranda Hart among stars taking part in Comic Relief

This year’s event is all about ‘taking yourself funny for money’ to show that simple acts of silliness can make a serious difference.

Evening Standard

Comic Relief: Red Nose Day down one million viewers in a year

An average audience of 2.6 million viewers watched the show, overnight figures suggest

The Independent UK

Red Nose Day loses a million viewers in a year, according to overnight figures

An average audience of 2.6 million viewers watched the BBC programme as Comic Relief celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Evening Standard

Davina McCall breaks down as she says brain tumour removal was ‘hardest thing’

The TV presenter was among a host of presenters for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day

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

Red Nose Day tops £34 million raised for Comic Relief

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

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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Mary Berry ‘delighted’ as she joins celebrities wearing Red Nose Day aprons

Red Nose Day will take place on Friday March 21.

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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.

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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.

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Julia Roberts turned down Notting Hill sequel

Richard Curtis wanted to make a mini 'Notting Hill' sequel for Red Nose Day that saw Julia Roberts' character Anna Scott divorce William Thacker, played by Hugh Grant, but she said no as she thought it was a "very bad idea".

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