Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
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The comedy event of the year took place in April 1986 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. All those taking part gave their services free in order to support the famine relief camp in Umbala in the west of Sudan. Tonight Omnibus, in collaboration with Charity Projects, presents the best comic talents in Britain today. Among those appearing: Rowan Atkinson, Frank Bruno, Kate Bush, Graham Chapman, Billy Connolly, Ronnie Corbett, Paul Eddington, Ben Elton, French and Saunders, Stephen Fry, Bob Geldof, Terry Gilliam, Lenny Henry, Howard Jones, Terry Jones, Hugh Laurie, Hank Marvin, Rik Mayall, Michael Palin, Cliff Richard, Pamela Stephenson, Spitting Image, Midge Ure, The Young Ones.
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1 Season • 1 Episodes
90 min per episode
1986 – 1986
Premiered: Fri, Apr 25, 1986
Roger GraefLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 1: “Comic Relief Live At The Shaftesbury Theatre”
The inaugural live fund-raising show staged at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London featuring popular alternative comedians and pop stars (including Rowan Atkinson, Billy Connolly, Stephen Fry, Lenny Henry, Kate Bush and Cliff Richard.
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Roger Graef
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What is Omnibus Presents Comic Relief about?
The comedy event of the year took place in April 1986 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. All those taking part gave their services free in order to support the famine relief camp in Umbala in the west of Sudan. Tonight Omnibus, in collaboration with Charity Projects, presents the best comic talents in Britain today. Among those appearing: Rowan Atkinson, Frank Bruno, Kate Bush, Graham Chapman, Billy Connolly, Ronnie Corbett, Paul Eddington, Ben Elton, French and Saunders, Stephen Fry, Bob Geldof, Terry Gilliam, Lenny Henry, Howard Jones, Terry Jones, Hugh Laurie, Hank Marvin, Rik Mayall, Michael Palin, Cliff Richard, Pamela Stephenson, Spitting Image, Midge Ure, The Young Ones.
How many seasons does Omnibus Presents Comic Relief have?
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Omnibus Presents Comic Relief?
Key cast members in Omnibus Presents Comic Relief include Rowan Atkinson, Frank Bruno, Kate Bush, Graham Chapman, Billy Connolly.
Who created or directed Omnibus Presents Comic Relief?
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief was developed and directed by Roger Graef.