British entertainers will tonight celebrate 40 years of Comic Relief with an action-packed Red Nose Day
Among the comedy acts and live performances is a sketch involving Inbetweeners stars James Buckley and Joe Thomas, who have reunited to play Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Hosting the show, which raises vital funds for causes across the UK, are presenters Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark, Jonathan Ross and Alesha Dixon.
Comic Relief: Funny For Money airs from 7pm on Friday March 21 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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What can we expect to see?
This Red Nose Day, Strictly Come Dancing will shine a spotlight on two brand new amateur professional dancers in a hilarious sketch for Comic Relief.
The hit BBC show, starring Tess Daly, 55, and Claudia Winkleman, 53, will follow the journey of Melissa (Rachel Parris) and Johnny (Russell Kane).
Two unlikely newcomers who take on the challenge of joining the Strictly professional lineup due to new inclusivity rules, which require a certain percentage of professionals to be… amateurs!
Filmed in an observational documentary style, the sketch will track their surprising audition process as they both land roles as Strictly’s first-ever amateur professional dancers.
Strictly announces new professional dancers for Red Nose Day 2025This Red Nose Day, Strictly Come Dancing will shine a spotlight on two brand new amateur professional dancers in a hilarious sketch for Comic Relief. Mail Online
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Who is presenting the show?
This year’s extravaganza will mark the 40th anniversary of the fundraising event, meaning that the three-hour television extravaganza will be bigger and better than ever.
Returning to screens on Friday 21 March, TV fans can expect a night of hilarious sketches, mesmerising musical numbers, surprise moments and incredible live performances – all in a bid to raise vital funds for good causes across the UK and around the world.
And at the helm of the big night is a stellar presenting team, with Davina and AJ joined by Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark, Jonathan Ross, Alesha Dixon, Joel Dommett and Tom Allen.
Hosting the action live from Media City in Salford, Jonathan, Davina, Joel, Alison, Rylan, and Alesha will host the coverage on BBC One from 7-10pm.
