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‘The Big Night In’: BBC To Host Coronavirus Telethon

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By Jake Kanter International TV Editor The BBC has announced plans to host a coronavirus telethon on April 23, bringing together its two charity partners, Comic Relief and Children In Need, for the first time.

Produced by BBC Studios, The Big Night In will go live for three hours on BBC One and aims to cheer up the nation by spotlighting stories of kindness, humor and hope during the catastrophic coronavirus pandemic.

Along the way, the show will invite donations which will go towards vulnerable people who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Comic Relief and Children In Need will funnel the cash to local charities on the frontline. The BBC said the show would be star-studded, but is yet to name any famous names taking part.

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