Stars back campaign video to fight malaria

Dame Helen Mirren and James Corden attempt to swat away mosquitoes in a new video aimed at fighting malaria.

Tennis star Sir Andy Murray, actress Brenda Blethyn, comedian John Bishop, boxer David Haye and singer Yemi Alade are also in the film.

Corden is bothered by a persistent mosquito in the campaign video, Mozzie Bites.

The video ends with the message that, while mosquitoes are seen as irritating for many, they can be deadly for millions. The campaign, Malaria Must Die, So Millions Can Live, calls on leaders to “unite and fight” malaria ahead of the Commonwealthheadsofgovernment Meeting in London in April.

Twice Wimbledon tennis 0 Helen Mirren appears in a video about malaria champion Murray, who is a member of Malaria No More UK’S leadership council said: “There’s been impressive progress in the fight to beat malaria - commitment and persistence deliver results. But a child still dies every two minutes from this preventable disease and, as a dad, this really hits home.”