James Bond could be left shaken and stirred in Comic Relief sketch
CATHERINE TATE’S Nan character will meet James Bond in a new sketch for Comic Relief ’s TV show.
The foul-mouthed pensioner has spurned retirement and taken up a part-time job as a cleaner in the sketch.
She finds herself face-to-face with 007, played by Daniel Craig, when he pops up on screen for his security briefing, while she is cleaning the office of the head of the secret intelligence service – aka M.
The BBC said Craig’s spy alterego is “quickly caught up in a line of questioning he has never experienced before – but will the foul-mouthed senior citizen leave James Bond shaken and stirred?”
Tate said: “Nan had a right old time meeting Bond. What a smashing fella.
“As ever, it was great fun filming this Comic Relief sketch, huge thanks to Daniel and all the Bond team for being such great sports.
“I hope it raises lots of money on the night.”
The sketch is part of a three-hour comedy special, featuring other sketches, live performances, surprises and music acts.
Money raised by Red Nose Day will support people in the UK and around the world and help tackle hunger, homelessness, domestic abuse and mental health stigma.
Comic Relief ’s night of TV is set to broadcast live on BBC One on Friday from 7pm.
It will be hosted by Alesha Dixon, David Tennant, Davina McCall, Paddy McGuinness and Sir Lenny Henry.
Stars taking part include Charlotte Church, Dawn French, Keira Knightley, Michael Sheen, Jack Whitehall, and Olivia Colman.
Comic Relief was founded by Richard Curtis and Jane Tewson in 1985 – building on the success of Band Aid and Live Aid. By 2015 it had raised £1bn.
Nan had a right old time meeting Bond. What a smashing fella. Catherine Tate, whose foul-mouthed character Nan will appear with Daniel Craig.