2025 is a big year for Red Nose Day and Comic Relief. This year marks 40 years since comedian Lenny Henry and screenwriter Richard Curtis founded Comic Relief (then a response to famine in Ethiopia), and once more some of the biggest names in entertainment are getting together to raise money for worthy causes, from reducing poverty to providing those in need with healthcare and education.
Comic Relief 2025 takes place this week, giving everyone an excuse to don a red nose and raise a load of money. As always, this year’s fundraising will be crowned by a huge, star-studded telethon. Last year Red Nose Day raised over £38 million.
Keen to get stuck in with Red Nose Day 2025? Here’s everything you need to know, from the date to how to watch the telethon.
When is Red Nose Day 2025?
This year’s official Red Nose Day is on Friday March 21 2025.
Where to watch Red Nose Day 2025
The live Red Nose Day TV event will kick off at 7pm and feature across BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer.
Who is hosting Red Nose Day 2025 on TV?
There’ll be a load of hosts leading Red Nose Day proceedings on the BBC. On BBC One between 7-10pm, the hosts will be Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan and Alesha Dixon. Tom Allen and AJ Odudu will then take over from 10pm on BBC Two.
What is scheduled for the Red Nose Day 2025 TV show?
There’s loads of stuff to look toward to from the telethon this Friday, including coverage of Jamie Laing’s attempt to run from London to Salford, completing an ultramarathon a day for five days. The BBC Radio 1 DJ and former Time Out cover star is attempting to run across much of England between Monday March 17 to Friday March 21 (and his attempt is being broadcast on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds all week).
The telethon is also expected to feature an Oasis reunion parody from Inbetweeners stars James Buckley and Joe Thomas, and other highlights include sketches of beloved telly shows like Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators, Not Going Out and Beyond Paradise.
Where can I buy a Red Nose?
Amazon and the Comic Relief website are your best options for buying Red Noses. Find out more, including about pricing and other merchandise, here.
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