Red Nose Day 2026 on the BBC

The greatest evening of comedy, leisure, and spectacular fundraising in tv is sort of right here as Red Nose Day returns. Comic Relief: Funny for Money is reside from MediaCityUK in Salford on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on Friday 20 March from 7pm, and for the very first time, reside streamed concurrently on the official BBC YouTube channel.

Comic Relief: Funny for Money

This yr’s present is ready to be as fun-filled and energy-packed as ever, with a night of reside performances, superb prizes, shock cameos, and must-see sketches lined up, all to lift very important funds to assist folks entry meals, shelter and security – the necessities everybody must survive, right here within the UK and all over the world.

Red Nose Day presenting royalty Davina McCall will entrance the total night of leisure, joined by comedy heavy‑hitters like Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, Joel Dommett, and Catherine Tate (as Nan from The Catherine Tate Show).

Expect to see unmissable moments and surprises, together with a cackling assortment of side-splitting sketches like ‘The Bank Job’, starring Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, and others that includes a number of the BBC’s greatest exhibits, together with The Traitors, and Amandaland, with extra to be revealed quickly!

Comic Relief: Funny for Money would be the most accessible Red Nose Day large evening of TV so far! An Audio Description (AD) of the present shall be out there on BBC One by deciding on the AD button on TV remotes, through deciding on the “Audio Described” class on iPlayer or by toggling the speech bubble icon, plus it would even be out there to audiences through Freeview, Sky, and Virgin Media. Signing can even be out there through the Red Button and on iPlayer.

Comic Relief: Funny for Money is made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions for the BBC, commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment on the BBC. The Executive Producers for BBC Studios are Sophie Rogers and Colin Hopkins. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Katie Taylor.

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Special programmes 

Comic Relief Does The Weakest Link

At 10pm the humorous will proceed on BBC Two, as Romesh Ranganathan hosts a really particular episode of Comic Relief Does The Weakest Link. The gloves are off on this late-night model of the long-lasting quiz present for Comic Relief and no person is protected from Romesh or their fellow gamers. Facing questions shall be six comedians all hoping to keep away from the stroll of disgrace. Who will beat their rivals to be topped the champion and take residence the trophy?

Comic Relief: More Funny For Money / Comic Relief’s Hits and Hidden Gems on the BBC

Saturday 21 March will see a particular highlights present from the massive evening of TV, Comic Relief: More Funny For Money, air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. There can even be a brand-new compilation, Comic Relief’s Hits and Hidden Gems on the BBC, with much-loved performances from artists together with Adele, One Direction and The Spice Girls, sitting alongside rarely-seen gems from Sam Smith and John Legend, Helen Mirren and Robbie Coltrane – and Alan Partridge channelling Kate Bush. It’s a group of iconic musical moments showcasing Red Nose Day’s wealthy archive, and airs on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two.

The One Show

On Thursday 19 March, The One Show shall be serving to to get the nation prepared for Comic Relief’s large day. There’ll be an unique preview of the most important sketches and studio moments, together with a behind the scenes journey to Amandaland and a reside take a look at how rehearsals are getting in Salford. Plus, they’ll be cheering on BBC Radio 1’s Greg James on the end line of the penultimate leg of his epic Longest Ride for Red Nose Day.

Red Peter: Red Nose Day Takeover!

On Friday 20 March, Blue Peter turns into Red Peter, as they be part of within the Red Nose Day enjoyable in a particular episode. As effectively as turning pink, the celebrities of Gladiators Epic Pranks and CBBC’s Saturday Mash Up be part of for a final to snigger problem, and Joel takes himself humorous for cash as he makes an attempt springboard diving.

Radio 1’s Longest Ride with Greg James

This March, Radio 1’s Greg James will tackle his hardest problem but – an epic 1,000km endurance tandem cycle throughout the UK to lift life-changing funds for Red Nose Day. Setting off from Weymouth on Friday 13 March, Greg will spend eight relentless days pushing himself to the restrict, using by England and Wales earlier than crossing the end line in Edinburgh on Friday 20 March. Spending as much as eight hours a day within the saddle, the problem marks his third for Comic Relief, making it a hattrick of challenges regardless of beforehand insisting he had hung up his cycle helmet for good after finishing 5 triathlons in 5 days in 2016, and Pedal to the Peaks problem in 2018, the place he cycled and climbed Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis.

Broadcast reside all through the week on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, with each day weekday protection on BBC Morning Live, plus weekend protection on BBC Radio 2, and throughout social media, the journey will see Greg joined by Radio 1 presenters, particular company and even one fortunate listener alongside the route – with loads of encouragement, surprises and assist as he clocks up big distances. Greg’s journey shall be live-tracked, encouraging native communities, faculties and workplaces to come back out and cheer him on as makes his approach throughout the nation. Passing by cities, cities and villages the place Comic Relief-funded companions present important assist, the problem will spotlight the affect of the funds raised – serving to to offer meals, protected shelter and safety for folks dealing with hardship within the UK and all over the world.

The Creator Band for Red Nose Day

This Red Nose Day, 4 of the UK’s most fun digital creators are swapping ring lights for stage lights as they tackle a problem that hits all the proper notes. For the primary time ever, Ayame, Sarel, Victor Kunda and Specs Gonzalez are coming collectively to type an actual band, stepping far exterior their consolation zones and straight into the highlight for a reside efficiency on the Red Nose Day evening of TV.

This unlikely group will rehearse, harmonise and hilariously attempt to keep in time as they put together for his or her one‑evening‑solely debut. Fans gained’t miss a second due to a particular Comic Relief YouTube sequence – permitting them to observe, assist and donate alongside the way in which. Expect vocal teaching, choreography bootcamp and quite a lot of moments the place they surprise in the event that they’ve bitten off greater than they’ll sing. With some very particular cameo company dropping in alongside the way in which, their journey shall be filled with sincere highs, lows and loads of laughter.

Q&A with the Comic Relief Presenters

Davina McCall

You’ve offered the Red Nose Day evening of TV just a few instances now, what’s it that retains you coming again for extra?

Comic Relief is in my DNA. I do know the charity, I understand how they work, and I understand how a lot they care. What I like is that every one the cash raised will assist folks with the necessities that matter most – meals, a spot to sleep, and feeling protected. It’s a very, actually good charity.

Why is Comic Relief so particular, what affect do you hope it has?

Comic Relief is particular as a result of it makes you snigger and cry in equal measure, and you may really feel all of the feels, get correctly entertained, snigger onerous, but in addition make an actual distinction in the actual world.

Describe Comic Relief and the evening of TV to somebody who has by no means watched it earlier than?

The evening of TV is a telethon the place you’ll watch a number of the finest comedians within the UK, and certainly from all over the world, participate and do sketches and make everybody snigger, however that shall be sprinkled with extremely heartfelt enchantment movies and a few fairly onerous to take heed to details and stats which can make you wish to dig deep into your pockets and donate what you’re in a position to.

You’ll be presenting the present together with a star-studded line up of comedians, have you ever met any of them earlier than and what is going to this dynamic be like on the evening?

What’s so good is that I’m internet hosting with Joel Dommett, and Joel’s really one in all my finest buddies! So, it is so good to be presenting with him. Knowing that I’m with him while additionally presenting with Nan (Catherine Tate) could be very reassuring, as a result of really, I’m mildly frightened of Nan if I’m sincere! How I’m going to cease her from swearing, I simply don’t know! Obviously “please do not swear” was my catchphrase – so I’m going to have to remain on my toes. Katherine Ryan, I like. I imply, Nick Mohammed, I used to be obsessive about Ted Lasso so I’m so enthusiastic about working with him. It’s going to be a tremendous, superb evening.

What can we anticipate to see from the present this yr? Any surprises you’ll be able to tease?

Yes, plenty of surprises this yr and a few very humorous sketches. We’ve bought ‘The Bank Job’ which is a sketch with Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary that shall be actually humorous. Basically, they’ve an totally sensible thought to lift huge quantities of cash in a very fast, foolish approach – they’re going to carry up a financial institution! That’s going to be completely hilarious. There are a great deal of different enjoyable issues across the nook as effectively.

How does this yr’s theme of ‘Take Yourself Funny for Money’ resonate with you?

Take Yourself Funny for Money this yr is all about how we as a nation are sensible at self-deprecation. I do not know some other nation to be so good at making enjoyable of themselves, and we have to actually have a good time that in darkish instances. Let’s have a good time one thing that we’re actually sensible at, and all behave completely ridiculously.

In the theme of Brits self-deprecating humour and being the punchline of a joke, are you able to inform us a couple of time when you’ve been the butt of a joke?

Okay, I’ve bought fairly an excellent story to let you know. I used to be exterior a lodge the opposite evening having a stunning chat with the doorman, and two ladies walked previous and so they went, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s you!’, and I bought a bit type of cocky and I used to be like, ‘oh, hi girls!’, and one in all them requested for a photograph and her buddy regarded a bit confused. Then the lady whispered in my ear, ‘she doesn’t know who you are’ after which stated ‘my mum loves The Traitors’. I let you know what I ought to do on the evening, I ought to come dressed as Claudia (Winkleman)!
It occurs to Claudia on a regular basis as effectively, which is hilarious.

If you might construct your dream sketch, what wouldn’t it be – who could be in it?

I’d have George Clooney, Kate Bush, and Michelle Obama in it. And funnier folks than me must provide you with the story! But that is what I would like and I’m placing it on the market to the universe. Make it occur.

Give us your finest ‘worst joke’!

What do you name a sheep with no legs? A cloud.

Joel Dommett

You’ve offered the Red Nose Day evening of TV just a few instances now, what’s it that retains you coming again for extra?

I LOVE IT! It’s a lot enjoyable presenting a legendary present with my buddies whereas elevating cash for superb causes.

Why is Comic Relief so particular, what affect do you hope it has?

It’s as essential because it’s at all times been. Not only for the individuals who obtain the cash – however for the morale of our nice bizarre little nation. It’s an evening that brings everybody collectively to assist folks much less lucky than you – whereas having a little bit of amusing!

Describe Comic Relief and the evening of TV to somebody who has by no means watched it earlier than?

It’s humorous for cash. Charity for chuckles. Dad jokes for dosh – and some other alliterative rhyme-y issues you’ll be able to consider. It’s a enjoyable evening that celebrates folks coming collectively to attempt to make the world a bit higher for folks.

You’ll be presenting the present together with a star-studded line up of comedians, have you ever met any of them earlier than what is going to this dynamic be like on the evening?

Yes! Comedy is a reasonably small world actually, so I do know and admire all of them. Catherine Tate has been superb to work with, and I can’t wait for everybody to see what’s in retailer. Nick is a GENIUS. I like him a lot, such a humorous man with an excellent comedy mind. I’ve identified Katherine for nearly 20 years, and she or he is completely probably the greatest standup comedians we have now on this nation (although we technically stole her from Canada). It seems like a very totally different bunch this yr – it’s going to be mega.

What can we anticipate to see from the present this yr? Any surprises you’ll be able to tease?

Well, all I can let you know is that me and Catherine Tate (as Nan) are planning probably the greatest openings to Comic Relief EVER.

How does this yr’s theme of ‘Take Yourself Funny for Money’ resonate with you?

I perceive the sentiment and basically it means – be much less severe and make some severe money for a severe trigger! That’s really a reasonably good theme for subsequent yr. You’re welcome Comic Relief!

In the theme of Brits self-deprecating humour and being the punchline of a joke, are you able to inform us a couple of time when you’ve been the butt of a joke?

My spouse as soon as stated to me on the airport {that a} man behind me needed a photograph with me. I went as much as him and stated, ‘would you like a photo with me?’ He paused then stated, ‘yes’. I regarded round and my spouse was laughing so onerous. Maybe essentially the most I’ve ever seen her snigger. I requested why she was laughing and she or he stated, ‘he didn’t need a photograph I used to be simply bored and thought it will be humorous’. It regarded like I used to be simply going as much as random folks within the airport and asking for images.

How are you getting ready for the massive evening, do you’ve any backstage rituals?

I’m so boring. I’ll have a final learn of my script, test my fly is finished up and go on stage. That’s why this job is so fascinating, you get to see the method of so many different presenters and comedians. It’s cool.

Give us your finest ‘worst joke’!

Why are DJs so persistent? They don’t techno for a solution.

Nan (Catherine Tate)

How does this yr’s theme of ‘Take Yourself Funny for Money’ resonate with you?

It doesn’t. Largely as a result of I don’t perceive the query.

In the theme of Brits self-deprecating humour and being the punchline of a joke, are you able to inform us a couple of time when you’ve been the butt of a joke?

Nope coz It’s by no means occurred.

If you might construct your dream sketch, what wouldn’t it be – who could be in it?

Me, these two boys off of Oasis and whoever it’s that does The One Show.

Will you be in your finest behaviour backstage, or ought to the opposite presenters be nervous?

No I gained’t and sure they need to.

Fundraising can contain all kinds of challenges — what’s essentially the most effort you’ve personally ever put into something?

Answering these s**t a**e questions.

Nick Mohammed

This is your first time presenting the Red Nose Day evening of TV, what made you say sure?

I’ve at all times adored Comic Relief, and so to get to be part of it this yr felt like too good a possibility to overlook – particularly off the again of betraying Joe Marler in entrance of the nation in 2025!

Why is Comic Relief so particular, what affect do you hope it has?

Comic Relief has undoubtedly made a huge effect and it’s one thing we will all be tremendous happy with. Now that it enters its fourth decade – onerous relate! – it feels nice to be holding that fantastic custom going and hopefully even upping the ante a bit.

Katherine Ryan

This is your first time presenting the Red Nose Day evening of TV, what made you say sure?

I wish to be extra like Joel Dommett in each approach.

Why is Comic Relief so particular, what affect do you hope it has?

It’s an essential charity and a comedy establishment. There’s much less and fewer *occasion tv* and I like folks coming collectively to be entertained for an excellent trigger.

Describe Comic Relief and the evening of TV to somebody who has by no means watched it earlier than?

It evolves yearly but it surely’s reside, unpredictable comedy and surprises alongside fundraising and heartwarming tales.

You’ll be presenting the present together with a star-studded line up of comedians, have you ever met any of them earlier than what is going to this dynamic be like on the evening?

Yes, I’ve identified all of them for years and I like them. Comedians are a stunning little group, and we have now an ideal dynamic.

How does this yr’s theme of ‘Take Yourself Funny for Money’ resonate with you?

It’s nice to be foolish and to have a way of humour about your self. In addition to elevating cash for Comic Relief, I believe this yr’s theme will assist folks really feel lighter and extra assured.

In the theme of Brits self-deprecating humour and being the punchline of a joke, are you able to inform us a couple of time when you’ve been the butt of a joke?

Last week I went to a lingerie model launch in my pants trigger I believed all people else was doing it too, however they’d correct garments on!

If you might construct your dream sketch, what wouldn’t it be – who could be in it?

I like comedy sketches that satirize popular culture greater than the heavy political panorama. I might populate it with Ariana Grande, Dolly Parton, James Acaster. You know, ‘the gang’!

How are you getting ready for the massive evening, do you’ve any backstage rituals?

I drink a whole lot of water!

Give us your finest ‘worst joke’!

What type of stolen cheese is that? It’s nacho cheese.

Donations

This Red Nose Day there are a bunch of the way to get entangled and Take Yourself Funny for Money. Whether it’s donating or fundraising, it is a chance for the nation to come back collectively and present that straightforward acts of silliness could make a severe distinction. For extra info on how one can get entangled, donate, or to order your free Red Nose Day fundraising pack, Red Nose Day website.

Where the cash goes

For tens of millions of individuals, the foundations that must be assured in life are not there, and within the UK and internationally individuals are struggling starvation, homelessness and hurt. This Red Nose Day, cash raised will assist folks entry meals, shelter and security– the very important necessities everybody must survive.

During the Red Nose Day Night of TV, quite a few enchantment movies will present viewers how donations to Comic Relief might assist, and have helped, folks entry the issues each life depends upon. The movies will characteristic a spread of non-public tales, made up of individuals in neighbourhoods and communities throughout the nation and all over the world, who’re supported by Comic Relief funded tasks.

Samir Patel, Comic Relief CEO, says: “In what seems like an ever sophisticated and overwhelming world, we all know that life for too many individuals is not sure – it’s unsafe. Food, shelter and security are necessities that everybody must survive, however for tens of millions of individuals within the UK and all over the world, they’re more and more out of attain. This Red Nose Day, that is our likelihood to assist change that. We can present that severe issues might be tackled by a nation that isn’t afraid to be somewhat foolish for a severe trigger. Together together with your kindness and generosity, we will put meals on tables, roofs over heads and convey security to these dealing with the scariest instances of their lives.”

Red Nose Day merchandise

This yr’s Red Nose Day merchandise assortment options the first-ever clean canvas Nose – the Design-Yer Nose – which permits adults and children alike to make use of their creativeness and creativity to design a Nose that’s uniquely their very own whereas spreading humour and kick-starting their Red Nose Day fundraising. The vary additionally options an unique collaboration with the extremely proficient artist Mr Doodle, who has created 5 doodle Nose designs – two of which might be present in every Collector Pack, alongside two Design-Yer Noses and a basic Red Nose. The Noses are in the stores on Amazon, the official residence of the Red Nose, in addition to the Comic Relief on-line store.

Inspired by a lot beloved tales concerning the significance of friendship and kindness, TK Maxx and Comic Relief have partnered with Disney Winnie-the-Pooh for an unique T-shirt assortment that includes designs of beloved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood, together with Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore. The T-shirt assortment, totes, mugs and extra are in the stores in TK Maxx shops and on-line.

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