Comedian John Bishop has apologised after a joke he made at the expense of Newcastle natives on Comic Relief backfired, leaving many viewers offended.
Comic Relief scores 12.2m viewers
12:29am, Sunday, 17 March 2013
This year's Comic Relief telethon proved to be a hit with viewers, scoring impressive viewing figures when it took over BBC One on Friday night.
Jessie J 'liberated' by shaved head
1:08pm, Saturday, 16 March 2013
Jessie J admitted that it was "liberating" to lose her locks after she had her head shaved live on Comic Relief's annual telethon on Friday night.
Comic Relief raises record £75m sum
9:31am, Saturday, 16 March 2013
A record £75m has been raised for Comic Relief following this year's Red Nose Day - with a star-studded line-up doing their bit for the charity on the annual telethon.
Miranda plans real wedding for Comic Relief
4:50pm, Friday, 15 March 2013
Miranda Hart turned wedding planner as she was challenged with putting together a real-life marriage ceremony in a matter of hours.
The Vicar of Dibley returns for Comic Relief
12:13pm, Thursday, 14 March 2013
The Vicar Of Dibley is to return to TV screens for a one-off comeback which will feature Homeland star Dam
Greg duets with Mel C on Zambesi challenge
9:56am, Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Greg James has revealed he took the opportunity of duetting with Mel C while rowing along the Zambezi river with her.
Gervais: David Brent will be back
10:20am, Monday, 11 March 2013
Ricky Gervais has said the return of Office boss David Brent for Comic Relief may not be the end of his much-loved comedy creation.
Antony Cotton crowned Let's Dance champion
9:02pm, Saturday, 9 March 2013
Antony Cotton has won the final of Let's Dance For Comic Relief 2013, triumphing over five other acts with his tap dance routine.
Graham Norton raises a million for Comic Relief
1:01pm, Friday, 8 March 2013
Graham Norton has set a new world record with his BBC chat show marathon - and raised more than £1 million for charity.
Jodie Prenger wins final Let's Dance heat
12:54am, Sunday, 3 March 2013
Jodie Prenger triumphed in the final heat of Let's Dance For Comic Relief on Saturday night after being drafted in as a last-minute replacement for Keith Duffy.
OneD's Comic Relief track tops charts
9:37pm, Sunday, 24 February 2013
One Direction have scored their third UK number one single after their official Comic Relief track soared straight to the top of the charts.
Antony Cotton wins second Let's Dance heat
1:06am, Sunday, 24 February 2013
Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has tapped his way into the Let's Dance For Comic Relief finals after winning the second heat of the 2013 series.
One Way to number one for 1D
10:01am, Wednesday, 20 February 2013
One Direction are on course to nab the number one single this weekend with their Comic Relief single storming ahead of rivals.
Cameron cameos in 1D video for Comic Relief
11:13am, Monday, 18 February 2013
One Direction were joined by David Cameron as they made the music video for the official Red Nose Day song.
Tim Vine: 'I wanted to be Elvis!'
2:40pm, Friday, 15 February 2013
Former Not Going Out star Tim Vine is stepping out for Comic Relief's dance extravaganza...
Allsop mimics Hepburn pose for Comic Relief
10:14am, Friday, 8 February 2013
Kirstie Allsopp admits that she felt a little foolish dressing up as Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn in a photoshoot for Comic Relief.
1D star 'sad' about Comic Relief single leak
12:25pm, Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Louis Tomlinson 'sad' that One Direction's Comic Relief single has been leaked online.