coronavirus pandemic. Over its 35-year history Comic Relief has raised more than £1. 4billion. This year's Comic Relief fundraiser will be on Friday March 19.
The usual TV fundraiser will return, with hosts including Comic Relief co-founder Sir Lenny Henry, presenter Davina McCall, singer Alesha Dixon, actor David Tennant and comedian Paddy McGuinness.
The evening will also feature another new Vicar of Dibley segment by Dawn French, as well as Tennant and Michael Sheen in their lockdown comedy, Staged.
Launching this year's event, Dame Judi said: “Red Nose Day is something we can all enjoy, and goodness knows during this lockdown everyone has relied so much on television and seeing as many films as they can. “I look forward to it.
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