When is Comic Relief 2022 and how to buy a Red Nose
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRed Nose Day is back for its 36th year, raising money to help end child poverty in the UK and around the world. Until 2021, Red Nose Day was held every other year, but now it will be held annually.
The run-up to the big day usually involves fundraising events across the UK for charity Comic Relief. Read more: Rochelle Humes shows off daughter's pink Spiderman-themed birthday display after 'eventful' week with hospital trip TV specials are also aired throughout the week, concluding with a live Comic Relief telethon, hosted by co-founder Lenny Henry.
In 2021, an amazing £52,025,485 was raised and more than £1 billion has been drummed up since Red Nose Day began. This year's telethon will take place on Friday, March 18, from 7pm.
It will be broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford, Greater Manchester. Alongside Sir Lenny Henry, hosting the charity event will be Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, Alesha Dixon and David Tennant.
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