Comic Relief is back for another year of hilarious parodies, show-stopping performances and jaw-dropping prizes, all in a bid to raise money for those in need.
Hosted by David Tennant, Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, AJ Odudu and Joel Dommett, the TV extravaganza ensures to be a night full of fun and laughs.
Ahead of its Friday night broadcast on BBC One, here is a roundup of everything you can expect from the show – from Claudia Winkleman fronting a hilarious Traitors parody to Kylie Minogue making an unlikely Ghosts appearance.
And while Mae Muller has been confirmed as the UK’s next Eurovision entry, the likes of Jamie Dornan, Bono and Miranda Hart are among the hopefuls for next year’s competition in a rib-tickling sketch.
Coming soon: Comic Relief is back for another year of hilarious parodies, show-stopping performances and jaw-dropping prizes, all in a bid to raise money for those in need
Good sport! Ahead of its Friday broadcast on BBC One, here is a roundup of everything you can expect from the show – with Kylie Minogue even making an unlikely Ghosts appearance
Musical Performances
There will be two musical acts; Tom Grennan will be singing his hit single You Are Not Alone, and Zara Larsson who will be performing her new single Can’t Tame Her.
The cast of Mrs Doubtfire The Musical will also be singing and dancing in their first UK performance of Make Me A Woman from the brand new stage show.
The Traitors
In a special parody of the hit psychological gameshow, The Traitors, a star-studded roundtable gathers to decide who should be banished. Claudia Winkleman (played by Dawn French) assembles the celebrity Faithful and Traitors for a discussion full of twists and turns.
Jennifer Saunders, Stephen Merchant, Dame Mary Berry, Danny Dyer, Rosie Jones, Maddy and Wilf from series 1 of The Traitors will all gather at the roundtable.
But, which other famous faces will be under the cloaks and who will be revealed as the ultimate Traitor?
Ghosts
Hit BBC sitcom Ghosts is back with a spook-tacular special for Red Nose Day, and they have a surprise guest… none other than global superstar Kylie Minogue!
When Kylie and her live agent (played by Tanya Moodie) arrive at Button House to see if it’s a suitable concert venue, the ghosts get the shock of their (after) lives.
Gang: In this special sketch the UK may have found its Eurovision entrant for this year, but before the big night, our panel (L-R: Sam Ryder, Graham Norton, Lulu) will have to sit through aspiring celebrity auditions… of varying quality
Tune in and see! Can Jamie Dornan sing? Have The Fizz made their mind up on their song choice? Has Tony Hadley still got it?
In safe hands: Hosted by David Tennant, Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, AJ Odudu and Joel Dommett, the TV extravaganza ensures to be a night full of fun and laughs
Hilarious: TONIGHT on Love Island, Comic Relief turns up the heat and the laughs by sending Chabuddy G, the unexpected BOMBSHELL into the villa
Love Island
TONIGHT on Love Island, Comic Relief turns up the heat and the laughs by sending Chabuddy G, the unexpected BOMBSHELL into the villa.
Expect Maya Jama slow-mos, sarcastic quips from Iain Stirling and a romantic trip to the hideaway.
Eurovision – The Audition Tapes
In this special sketch the UK may have found its Eurovision entrant for this year, but before the big night, our panel (Graham Norton, Lulu and Sam Ryder) will have to sit through aspiring celebrity auditions… of varying quality.
Can Jamie Dornan sing? Have The Fizz made their mind up on their song choice? Has Tony Hadley still got it?
Will Miranda’s performance get laughs? Or will Bono outshine them all? And who will need a hug from Dermot O’Leary after it all?
Stath Lets Flats
On Friday night, Dermot O’Leary is visiting small businesses to see what they are doing to raise money for Comic Relief.
And first up are the staff of Michael & Eagle lettings whose unique (and only) fundraising idea is to take Dermot on a sponsored tour of a rented flat.
Stath then showcases a brand-new song that he has written for Comic Relief – titled ‘Comic Release’ – which stars Stath, his sister Sophie, Katia and Al – PLUS some very special guest artists.
Stath Charalambos says: ‘I couldn’t feel more pleasant to have met Dernot O’Really in 2023 for Comic Release. His clothes fit on his body perfectly. Thank you X factor.’
Good watch: We’ll see the exclusive return of one of the nation’s most beloved comedy characters – Baldrick – as he reads his very own Blackadder Bedtime Story
What’s happening here? On Friday night, Dermot O’Leary is visiting small businesses to see what they are doing to raise money for Comic Relief
Baldrick’s Bedtime Story for Comic Relief
We’ll see the exclusive return of one of the nation’s most beloved comedy characters – Baldrick – as he reads his very own Blackadder Bedtime Story.
Appeal Films
During the Red Nose Day evening of entertainment, viewers will see how their donations could help to improve the lives of those who are struggling the most, both in the UK and around the world.
A series of films shown during the show will tell the personal stories of people supported by Comic Relief projects and shine a much needed light on the impact in these challenging times, homelessness, mental health problems, human trafficking, the war in Ukraine and the food crisis in East Africa.
Talented: There will be two musical acts; Tom Grennan will be singing his hit single You Are Not Alone, and Zara Larsson who will be performing her new single Can’t Tame Her
Wow! Chris Evans’ CarFest has generously donated an iconic 2009 Jaguar X-Type Estate previously owned and driven by HM Queen Elizabeth II, for an extraordinary Red Nose Day prize draw like no other
Prizes
During the night of entertainment, viewers will be given the chance to win a series of fantastic prizes, including a very special piece of British history.
Chris Evans’ CarFest has generously donated an iconic 2009 Jaguar X-Type Estate previously owned and driven by HM Queen Elizabeth II, for an extraordinary Red Nose Day prize draw like no other.
Presented in Emerald Fire, the Jaguar has Barley leather interior, and was designed by iconic car designer, Ian Callum.
The impressive vehicle comes with a sunroof, automatic transmission, electric windows, climate control and a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate.
This once in a lifetime prize draw is not to be missed, and you can enter now at comicrelief.com/win
Chris Evans said: ‘I’m so grateful CarFest is able to support Comic Relief and I’m thrilled that we are able to donate this very special historic car, and so pleased to be able to share it with another enthusiast, especially for such an important cause.’
Samir Patel, CEO of Comic Relief, said: ‘We are enormously grateful to Chris Evans and CarFest for this generous donation for Red Nose Day – this truly is a prize like no other we have ever been able to offer our supporters.
‘This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a real piece of history and will be such a special prize for the lucky winner.
‘From homelessness to mental health problems to food poverty, the money raised will help people facing incredibly tough times in the UK and around the world. Huge thank you to everyone who enters.’
Comic Relief Night of TV will air on Friday March 17 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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