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Comic Relief: How a 1985 comedy appeal raised over £1.6 billion

A British comedy fundraiser that began with a televised appeal in 1985 has grown into one of the country's best-known charitable initiatives, raising more than £1.6 billion over four decades. Founded amid the humanitarian crisis caused by famine in Ethiopia, Comic Relief brought comedians and entertainers together to encourage people…

The Times of India · Oct 31

Davina McCall apologises after Comic Relief co-star’s ‘bad language’

McCall said ‘it was a very high stress situation’ after comedian Nick Mohammed could be heard saying ‘oh f***’ and ‘shit’ during the show.

Evening Standard · Mar 21

Davina McCall reveals Red Nose Day total passed £30m during Comic Relief

McCall was at the helm of the charity fundraiser, joined by comedians Catherine Tate, Joel Dommett, Katherine Ryan and Nick Mohammed.

Evening Standard · Mar 20

Michael Sheen fronts Comic Relief film focusing on food insecurity

Sheen will feature on Friday’s Red Nose Day appeal show, Comic Relief: Funny For Money.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Davina McCall jokes she should dress as Claudia Winkleman for Red Nose Day

The Comic Relief presenter recalled how she was recently mistaken for Winkleman by two girls who asked her for a photo outside a hotel.

Evening Standard · Mar 10

Holly Willoughby, Kate Winslet and Alex Hassell model new Red Nose Day t-shirts

Willoughby is among the stars who will wear the new ‘nostalgic’ Winnie The Pooh-themed Red Nose Day t-shirts to raise money for Comic Relief.

Evening Standard · Feb 17

Radio 1 DJ Greg James to tackle ‘ludicrous’ Red Nose Day challenge

The presenter revealed details of the gruelling journey on his Radio 1 breakfast show

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Radio 1 DJ Greg James to tackle epic 1,000km tandem challenge for Comic Relief

The eight-day challenge will see the presenter set off from the South Coast on March 13

Evening Standard · Feb 12

Celebrities step up to model new Red Nose Day T-shirts

Olivia Attwood, Dermot O’Leary and Oti Mabuse are among the stars donning the Winnie The Pooh-themed tops.

Evening Standard · Feb 10

When is Red Nose Day 2026? And where to buy this year’s merch

For the first year ever, the noses are customisable

The Independent UK · Feb 4