ON THE NIGHT
Comic Relief: Funny for Money brings the nation together for a night of big laughs, big moments and big-hearted giving, packed with hilarious sketches, live performances, surprise guests and showstopping musical acts to help people eat well, sleep safely, and feel supported when life gets tough.
Red Nose Day presenting royalty Davina McCall will front the full evening of entertainment, joined by comedy heroes like Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, Joel Dommett, and Catherine Tate (as Nan from The Catherine Tate Show).
WHAT TO EXPECT
Tune in on Friday 20 March for unmissable moments, a few surprises and plenty of money-can’t buy prizes.
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Comic Relief Red Nose Day
BBC One, Friday 20 March at 7pm
Expect side-splitting sketches like ‘The Bank Job’, starring Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, plus others featuring some of the BBC’s biggest shows, including The Traitors, and Amandaland, with more to be revealed soon!
Comic Relief Pre and Post Show
Comic Relief YouTube channel, Friday 20 March at 6:30pm and 10pm
We kick things off with an exclusive backstage interview with our creator band, Busk, ahead of their only live performance for Red Nose Day! Then get ready for an unmissable post-show livestream event not to be missed.
You can live stream the main show on the official BBC YouTube channel(opens in new window)
Comic Relief does The Weakest Link
BBC Two, Friday 20 March at 10pm
Romesh Ranganathan hosts a very special late-night version of the iconic quiz show for Red Nose Day.
Facing the questions will be six comedians all hoping to avoid the walk of shame. Who will beat their rivals to be crowned the champion and take home the trophy?
Highlights from Comic Relief: Funny for Money / Hits and Hidden Gems at the BBC
BBC One, Saturday 21 March at 4.30pm and on BBC iPlayer
A special show from the big night of TV featuring a brand-new compilation special, Comic Relief’s Hits and Hidden Gems at the BBC, showcasing some of the most iconic musical moments from Red Nose Day’s rich archive.
Comic Relief: Funny for Money will be the most accessible Red Nose Day big night of TV to date! An Audio Description (AD) of the show will be available on BBC One and iPlayer. Signing will also be available via the Red Button and on iPlayer.
THE CHALLENGES
Ever wondered what it takes to Take Yourself Funny for Money? This year, we’ve got a mix of pros and newbies stepping up to raise money for Red Nose Day, including a returning favourite (some say national treasure!) and a group of social media superstars stepping onto the stage together for the first time – all to help improve lives at home and abroad through vital community projects.
