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Rowland Rivron crowned 'Let's Dance' champion

17/03/2012 - 21:05

Comedian Rowland Rivron has won the 2012 series of Let's Dance For Sport Relief, after fighting off competition from seven other celebrity dance acts in Saturday's final.

Arlene Phillips to judge Let's Dance final

Arlene Phillips to judge Let's Dance final

17/03/2012 - 11:19

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips is set to return to screens this weekend as a panellist on the final of Let's Dance for Sport Relief.

Rowland Rivron, Fatima Whitbread win Let's Dance

Rowland Rivron, Fatima Whitbread win Let's Dance

10/03/2012 - 22:00

Comedian Rowland Rivron and athlete Fatima Whitbread have won the last two places in the Let's Dance For Sport Relief 2012 final, following their performances on Saturday night's show.

Dani Harmer and Tyger Drew-Honey win Let's Dance

Dani Harmer and Tyger Drew-Honey win Let's Dance

03/03/2012 - 22:24

Outnumbered star Tyger Drew-Honey and Tracy Beaker actress Dani Harmer have won the latest heat of Let's Dance For Sport Relief 2012.

John Bishop faces last day of 'hell'

John Bishop faces last day of 'hell'

02/03/2012 - 11:12

John Bishop had to battle a new ailment as he enters the last leg of his "week of hell" - in the form of painful shin splints.

John Bishop completes cross-Channel row

John Bishop completes cross-Channel row

29/02/2012 - 09:31

Comedian John Bishop has completed his gruelling cross-Channel row, despite becoming "delirious" and nodding off during the journey.

John Bishop falls off bike in Sport Relief ride

John Bishop falls off bike in Sport Relief ride

27/02/2012 - 16:47

John Bishop has already taken a tumble - falling off his bike in the outskirts of Paris just an hour into a gruelling charity triathlon.

Eddie The Eagle, Miles Jupp triumph in Let's Dance

Eddie The Eagle, Miles Jupp triumph in Let's Dance

25/02/2012 - 22:18

Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards and Miles Jupp have become the latest two contenders to reach the final of Let's Dance For Sport Relief 2012, following Saturday night's show.

Let's Dance scores audience of over six million

Let's Dance scores audience of over six million

19/02/2012 - 23:28

Around 6.5m viewers tuned in to the opening edition of Let's Dance For Sport Relief 2012, according to the BBC.

Enders duo, Terry Alderton make Let's Dance final

Enders duo, Terry Alderton make Let's Dance final

18/02/2012 - 20:51

EastEnders stars Tameka Empson and Laurie Brett, and comedian Terry Alderton have become the first two celebrity acts to make the final of Let's Dance For Sport Relief 2012.

John Bishop gears up for Sport Relief triathlon

John Bishop gears up for Sport Relief triathlon

06/02/2012 - 10:17

Comedian John Bishop is to undertake a gruelling triathlon for charity.

JLS to record Sport Relief single

JLS to record Sport Relief single

19/01/2012 - 10:09

JLS are the stars of this year's Sport Relief single - and are lined up to play a special charity show to support the event.

David Walliams still unwell after epic Thames swim

David Walliams still unwell after epic Thames swim

28/09/2011 - 17:15

David Walliams is still suffering the after-effects of his charity Thames swim.

The Wanted's Comic Relief single reaches top three

The Wanted's Comic Relief single reaches top three

20/03/2011 - 19:25

This year's official Comic Relief single, by boy band The Wanted, has gone straight into the UK charts at number three.

Red Nose Day breaks new record with £74.3m raised

Red Nose Day breaks new record with £74.3m raised

19/03/2011 - 09:05

A record £74.3m has been raised for Comic Relief by this year's Red Nose Day telethon - the highest figure reached by the show in its 23-year history.

Cameron, Take That among Red Nose Day highlights

Cameron, Take That among Red Nose Day highlights

18/03/2011 - 22:49

The Government has pledged to give £10m to Comic Relief as David Cameron and Take That joined those taking part in this year's Red Nose Day.

Inbetweeners car leads Comic Relief eBay auction

Inbetweeners car leads Comic Relief eBay auction

18/03/2011 - 15:48

The infamous car from E4's The Inbetweeners is currently at the top of the list of items being auctioned off for this year's Comic Relief.

Chris Moyles sets on-air record for Comic Relief

Chris Moyles sets on-air record for Comic Relief

18/03/2011 - 11:54

Chris Moyles has set a new world record by staying on air for more than 50 hours to raise money for this year's Comic Relief.

Take That meets Fake That for Comic Relief (VIDEO)

Take That meets Fake That for Comic Relief (VIDEO)

18/03/2011 - 10:22

Take That are twice the band they were, after coming face to face with their lookalikes in aid of this year's Comic Relief.

Comics in agony after charity body hair forfeit

Comics in agony after charity body hair forfeit

18/03/2011 - 09:52

Frank Skinner, Al Murray and Jimmy Carr have been given a hair-erasing punishment by Denise Van Outen - as a Comic Relief forfeit.

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