When is Comic Relief on BBC One?
COMIC Relief is nearly back on our TVs with another telethon of fun. The celeb filled annual event raises millions for the charity in one – very long – swoop. When is Comic Relief on BBC One? It is nearly Red Nose Day 2022 and the yearly telethon will air Friday, March 18, 2022. The […]
COMIC Relief is nearly back on our TVs with another telethon of fun.
The celeb filled annual event raises millions for the charity in one – very long – swoop.
When is Comic Relief on BBC One?
It is nearly Red Nose Day 2022 and the yearly telethon will air Friday, March 18, 2022.
The four hour special will begin airing at 7pm, with a break for the evening news at 10pm.
As usual it will be jam packed with TV specials and musical performances.
That is on top of all the fundraising events that have been taking place over the past few weeks.
Radio One DJ Jordan North has already raised over £680,000 for the charity.
Which celebrities are taking part in Comic Relief 2022?
Comic Relief regular Sir Lenny Henry will be hosting this year, along with Alesha Dixon, David Tennant and Zoey Ball.
Comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are set to reunite as well as pairing Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
The pop legend Kylie Minogue is also due to take part.
This is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to talent involved as the show always brings comedic talent from across the UK.
Which BBC shows will feature in Comic Relief?
Popular comedy show Ghosts will be featured in a special sketch with Kylie Minogue.
Other shows like The Repair Shop will get the Comic Relief treatment.
BBC Three makeup competition Glow Up also has a special version airing outside of the big telethon.
Cult favourite sketch Rock Profile is set to return along with a QI special.
Strictly winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice will perform as well as the cast of West End hit show &Juliet.
Celebrities have also been brushing up on their opera talents in the return of Comic Opera.