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Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day 2026: All the sketches, stars, special performances and how to watch

Sir Idris Elba, Alison Hammond, Nick Mohammed, Joel Dommett, and Catherine Tate are among the stars appearing on the annual fundraiser

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Idris Elba and Alison Hammond among stars appearing in Comic Relief TV sketches

The stars will appear during the BBC’s Red Nose Day appeal show on Friday evening.

Evening Standard · Mar 20

What you need to know about Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day returns on Friday, 20 March from 7pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the official BBC YouTube channel, aiming to raise vital funds for essential services in the UK and globally. The evening of entertainment will be hosted by Davina McCall, joined by comedy stars such as…

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Katherine Ryan speaks out on daughter’s ‘no-contact’ father after years-long silence

‘He hasn't been the type of dad that you would want for your daughter,’ comedian said

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Katherine Ryan has had a facelift at 42. Why do I feel betrayed?

I’m a fan of the comedian and her decision initially made me feel like a haggard loser. But famous women are not obliged to act according to other people’s wishes, writes Polly Hudson

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17

Taskmaster star Fatiha El-Ghorri opens up about cancer treatment

Stand-up comic reveals that she underwent a hysterectomy to remove the cancer

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Contestant’s identity revealed during The Masked Singer semi-final

Sloth has been eliminated from The Masked Singer after their identity was revealed on the ITV show.

Evening Standard · Feb 7

Comic Relief confirms all-star lineup for 2026 campaign

‘This Red Nose Day is the chance to come together, take yourself funny for money and turn a day of silliness and having a much-needed laugh into something that makes a world of difference,’ says Comic Relief chief executive Samir Patel

The Independent UK · Feb 3

Mock the Week host won’t miss ‘BBC balance’ when show returns on new channel

Dara Ó Briain’s satirical panel series is back with new home three years after BBC cancellation

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Beckham Documentary Works Confirmed To Analyse Brooklyn's Viral Public Attack

A new Beckham documentary is underway following the explosive family fallout, with Katherine Ryan revealing that she was asked to star in it after defending Victoria.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27