COMIC Relief is returning to our TV screens for its annual show.
Over the years the show has raised more than £1.4billion.
Red Nose Day 2021 takes place today, Friday, March 19, 2021 at 7pm.
Events will be broadcast throughout the day on CBeebies and CBBC, culminating in an evening of live television on BBC One featuring live performances, hilarious sketches and one-off comedy specials.
2021 theme is Share A Smile, with plenty of celebs and schools taking part.
The show is being hosted by television presenters Davina McCall and Paddy McGuinness, comedian Sir Lenny Henry and singer Alesha Dixon.
The evening will feature appearances from stars including Daniel Craig, Catherine Tate and The Crown‘s Olivia Colman.
Catherine Tate’s “Nan” is to become a foul-mouthed Bond Girl for Comic Relief.
Daniel Craig’s 007 gets interrogated by the gobby OAP in a sketch to be shown on the BBC One charity show.
Nan, played by Comic Relief veteran Catherine, ends up in M’s office after landing a part-time cleaning role at MI6.
Catherine, 51, 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.”
Sir Lenny said: “We all need cheering up, so this year Red Nose Day will be a bit different.”
The show will feature clips from popular TV shows including The Vicar Of Dibley, Staged and Top Gear.
There is also 2020: The Movie, the biggest blockbuster never made starring Keira Knightley, Michael Sheen and YouTube star KSI among many other special guests.
Plus, for the first time in five years, Justin Bieber will be appearing on British TV with an exclusive performance of his new single Hold On.
Jack Whitehall‘s Zoom Meeting will see the comedian host a Comic Relief video call with guests including fellow comedian Guz Khan and actresses Olivia Colman and Anya Taylor-Joy.
BBC comedies Normal People and Fleabag will also join forces in a clip for the programme.
If you’d like to contribute you can go to the Comic Relief website for full details on where and how to donate.
This year’s red noses feature 10 different characters and are 100% plastic-free, as they are made from plant-based materials.
You can find them at comicrelief.com/shop or buy them from your local Sainsbury’s.
Comic Relief is a British charity founded by Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis with a vision for a just world, free from poverty.
In 2020 they raised £40million.
Red Nose Day raises money to support people living incredibly tough lives.
In 2021, it will help:
Among the many people raising money for Comic Relief is inspirational Billy Monger, a double-amputee who took on a staggering 140-mile walk, kayak and cycling Red Nose Day challenge.
Go to the Comic Relief website for full details and links on where and how to donate for this year including for Red Nose Day.
This year’s red noses feature 10 different characters and are plastic-free, as they are made from plant-based materials.
They can be bought in Sainsbury’s or at comicrelief.com/shop.
Comic Relief is a major charity based in the UK which strives to create a just world, free from poverty.
Its mission is to drive positive change through the power of entertainment.
