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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.

Stars spoof Upstairs and Downton for Comic Relief

Stars spoof Upstairs and Downton for Comic Relief

15/03/2011 - 17:19

A host of top British comedians will star in a parody of period dramas Downton Abbey and Upstairs Downstairs for this year's Red Nose Day.

James and Charlie are Let's Dance 2011 winners!

James and Charlie are Let's Dance 2011 winners!

12/03/2011 - 20:25

The duo of Emmerdale actor James Thornton and comedian Charlie Baker have been crowned champions of Let's Dance For Comic Relief 2011.

Gillian McKeith gets cream-caked for Comic Relief

Gillian McKeith gets cream-caked for Comic Relief

11/03/2011 - 10:37

Barbara Windsor has splattered Gillian McKeith and other 'showbiz mates' with cream cake - all in aid of Comic Relief.

Stars launch Twitrelief auction for Comic Relief

Stars launch Twitrelief auction for Comic Relief

10/03/2011 - 09:22

An expletive-packed phone call from The Thick Of It stars and a walk-on part in the next Richard Curtis film are among lots being offered in a Twitter auction for Comic Relief.

Take That, JLS & Adele to sing on Comic Relief

Take That, JLS & Adele to sing on Comic Relief

07/03/2011 - 11:36

A host of top British music acts including Take That and JLS have signed up to perform at this year's Comic Relief on Red Nose Day.

Ade Edmondson, 80s stars reach Let's Dance final

Ade Edmondson, 80s stars reach Let's Dance final

05/03/2011 - 19:53

Funnyman Ade Edmondson and a group consisting of chart-toppers from the 80s have nabbed the final two places in the final of Let's Dance For Comic Relief.

James, Charlie, Noel through to Let's Dance final

James, Charlie, Noel through to Let's Dance final

26/02/2011 - 21:04

Comedian Charlie Baker, Emmerdale's James Thornton and funnyman Noel Fielding have been declared winners of the second round of Let's Dance For Comic Relief

Comic Relief trekkers complete Kenyan desert walk

Comic Relief trekkers complete Kenyan desert walk

26/02/2011 - 16:38

The Comic Relief celebrity trekkers have completed their gruelling walk across the Kenyan desert in aid of this year's Red Nose Day.

Noel Fielding aching after Let's Dance rehearsal

Noel Fielding aching after Let's Dance rehearsal

24/02/2011 - 14:56

Noel Fielding has been left sore and aching all over, following intense rehearsals for Let's Dance For Comic Relief.

Kara tackles falling rocks on Comic Relief trek

Kara tackles falling rocks on Comic Relief trek

21/02/2011 - 17:49

The celebrities taking part in this year's Comic Relief 100km trek across the Kaisut Desert have already faced deadly snakes and falling rocks on day one.

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