They’ll be lacing up and skating round-the-clock to face a Red Nose Day challenge like no other, because this year Comic Relief is hitting the big 4-0 and we’re kicking off the biggest bestest birthday bash the nation has ever known to help support people who are facing the toughest times of their lives.

Kicking (skating) off during Morning Live on Thursday 20th March, Helen and Geth will face 24 relentless hours during which they’ll be pushed to their limits both physically and emotionally. Whilst the 80s, 90s and noughties themed costumes and soundtracks will take Morning Live viewers on a journey of fun and nostalgia, the presenters themselves will have to push through the immense physical strain of non-stop skating, without sleep!

To mark Comic Relief turning 40 and the contribution of all our incredible challengers over the years, Geth and Helen will be joined by some familiar faces, including previous Comic Relief challengers who, like them, know the sheer grit and determination it takes to tackle such a feat of endurance as well as the immense impact the money raised can have.  

Together they’ll celebrate the past four decades through a challenge which embodies the spirit of Comic Relief: fun, silliness, determination, endurance and togetherness, because when we all go big, give big, we can support incredible projects which help children to be happier, families stronger, women safer, communities prouder, and millions of lives fairer. Doing good never gets old, because people matter. Everyone. Everywhere. Always.

Be sure to keep watching Morning Live on BBC One and iPlayer for all the latest news and updates from Helen and Gethin as they prepare to take on their epic roller disco challenge starting on Thursday 20 March.