On the Night...
Celebrating 40 years of going big, giving big, and feeling good together, the unmissable blockbuster shows will bring the nation together with hilarious sketches, live performances, surprise moments, and show-stopping musical acts – all to raise vital funds for good causes across the UK and around the world.
Hosting the action live from the studio at Media City in Salford will be an all-star lineup. Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan, and Alesha Dixon will present on BBC One from 7-10pm, before Tom Allen and AJ Odudu take over from 10pm on BBC Two.
What's on TV RND24
WHAT TO EXPECT
Tune in on 21 March and join the nation for a night of laughs, giving big and even the opportunity to win some life-changing prizes.
Comic Relief: Red nose day
BBC One, Friday 21 March at 7pm
Expect side-splitting sketches featuring some of the biggest shows on the BBC, including Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators, Not Going Out and Beyond Paradise. Plus, in a truly unmissable moment, one of the most hotly anticipated musical reunions in history will be getting the Red Nose Day sketch treatment. It's Definitely (Maybe) not to be missed!
Comic Relief: 40 Years of Funny
BBC One, Friday 21 March at 10.40pm
Join Emma Willis and Asim Chaudhry as they round off Comic Relief's 40th Birthday celebrations with a 60-minute retro romp full of Red Nose-stalgia, greatest hits, side splitters, shockers and jaw droppers from the great and good of British comedy.
Comic Relief: Even More Funny for Money
BBC One, Saturday 22 March at 4.30pm
Comedian Rosie Ramsey takes a look back at the best bits of Comic Relief 2025, reliving an incredible night of fundraising, comedy and entertainment.
The Challenges
Catch up with our incredible celebs as they're put through their paces to raise money for Red Nose Day.
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Billy Monger: The Race Is On
BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Wednesday 19 March at 9pm
Follow Billy’s arduous 12-month long journey as he prepares for his bid to become the youngest ever double leg amputee to complete an IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii - the ultimate test of mind, body and spirit.
Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man: Jamie Laing
Radio 1 and BBC Sounds 16-21 March, with video highlights on Radio 1’s social channels
Join Jamie Laing as he embarks on 5 ultra-marathons in 5 days – covering more than 150 miles – in a bid to reach the Red Nose Day night of TV in Salford on Friday 21 March.
Gethin and Helen’s Wheely Big Challenge
BBC One 20 March at 9:30, and across the full 24 hours on BBC iPlayer
BBC One’s Morning Live presenters Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton are lacing up their retro roller boots and taking on a 24-hour roller-skating challenge starting on Morning Live on Thursday 20 March.
Gethin and Helen’s Wheely Big Challenge
BBC One 20 March at 9:30, and across the full 24 hours on BBC iPlayer
BBC One’s Morning Live presenters Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton are lacing up their retro roller boots and taking on a 24-hour roller-skating challenge starting on Morning Live on Thursday 20 March.
Billy Monger: The Race Is On
BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Wednesday 19 March at 9pm
Follow Billy’s arduous 12-month long journey as he prepares for his bid to become the youngest ever double leg amputee to complete an IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii - the ultimate test of mind, body and spirit.
Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man: Jamie Laing
Radio 1 and BBC Sounds 16-21 March, with video highlights on Radio 1’s social channels
Join Jamie Laing as he embarks on 5 ultra-marathons in 5 days – covering more than 150 miles – in a bid to reach the Red Nose Day night of TV in Salford on Friday 21 March.
WHAT YOUR MONEY DOES
Together with the unwavering support of the nation, Comic Relief has been using the power of solidarity and silliness since 1985, to help tackle some of the most urgent problems faced by people here in the UK and across the world. For 40 years, communities, schools, nurseries, workplaces, and families have all come together year after year to help to raise over £1.6 billion that has supported over 100 million people.
But as the world keeps changing, the difficult situations many find themselves in change too. With so many people facing the toughest times of their lives, money raised by this year’s Red Nose Day could help Comic Relief’s incredible partners provide food, essential healthcare and safe shelter for people in the UK and across the world.
The red nose day shop
Get red-dy for Red Nose Day with something from this year’s fantastic collection of must-have merchandise.
Pay in your fundraising
It’s quick and easy to pay in the money you raise online. Your fundraising will fund the projects that help make people’s lives better across the world, including here in the UK.
Red Nose Day is back
This Red Nose Day, let’s celebrate 40 years of going big, giving big and feeling good with Comic Relief. Whether you give a few quid or give your all, let’s do it together and support incredible projects which help children to be happier, families stronger, women safer, communities prouder, and millions of lives fairer.