COMIC Relief is the one night of the year when getting silly for a serious cause is celebrated.
And this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the . Here’s everything you need to know.
Davina McCall is once again on presenting dutiesCredit: Getty
Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary are turning their hands to robbing a bank for Comic Relief alongside a Hollywood megastarCredit: Jordan Mansfield/Comic Relief
Greg James will be making his final push across the finish line in his Longest Ride challengeCredit: PA
When is Comic Relief 2026?
2026 is on Friday, March 20.
Comic Relief was co-founded in 1985 by and screenwriter in response to the Ethiopian famine.
The charity has raised more than £1.6billion since its first telethon in 1988.
This year’s theme is Take Yourself Funny for Money, with CEO Samir Patel saying: “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.
“Funds raised this year will specifically help people get the basic essentials they need to survive – food to eat, a safe place to sleep, a life free from fear and harm.”
Those who wish to participate can organise sponsored events, buy red noses and donate to help tackle poverty and injustice in the UK and around the world.
What is the Comic Relief 2026 schedule?
The main show, Comic Relief: Funny for Money, airs live from MediaCityUK in Salford on and from 7pm.
For the first time, it will also be streamed live on the official BBC channel.
is on presenting duties, and will be joined by a line-up of comedy legends including , , and , who reprises her beloved role as Nan from The Catherine Tate Show.
Among the sketches is , starring , and Hollywood megastar .
Other names appearing in it include , , , , and .
The Bank Job sees a crew attempting “the heist of all heists”, but they find themselves up against – played by Idris.
There will also be silly segments tied to hit shows and .
BBC Radio 1 presenter across the finish line on the night in his Longest Ride challenge.
He set off from Weymouth on March 13 on a gruelling 1,000km tandem bike ride all the way to Edinburgh.
At 10pm, hosts Comic Relief Does The Weakest Link, with in charge as six comedians face the questions and hope to avoid the walk of shame.
To make a donation, visit donation.comicrelief.com .
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