Laughing all the way to needy’s bank
TV PICK OF THE WEEK
The UK’s biggest night of comedy and entertainment is back.
The fundraising favourite brings together stars of stage, screen and the movies for an epic three-hour comedy special, entertaining the nation with sketches, live performances, surprises and top music acts.
Joining Sir Lenny Henry live from the studio will be Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, Alesha Dixon and David Tennant.
During the night, there’ll be films highlighting inspiring stories of the people supported by some of Comic Relief ’s projects in the UK and around the world.
Highlights include a special performance from reigning Strictly Come Dancing champions Rose Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, who will waltz to Ellie Goulding’s How Long Will I Love You.
Fantastic Beasts stars Jude Law and Eddie Redmayne surprise children visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Warner Bros Studios.
Comedy duo David Walliams and Matt Lucas are back on our screens with the return of the cult sketch show Rock Profile.
Vernon Kay will be interviewing some familiar faces in the recording studio as they prepare for the release of the Comic Relief single. Expect to see the likes of Adele, Post Malone, Lady Gaga, Lewis Capaldi, and many more as you have never seen them before.
Throughout the Red Nose Day night of entertainment, viewers will be shown how their donations can change lives in the UK and around the world.
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