Comic Relief
Series Overview
Comic Relief is a British charity, founded in 1985 by the comedy scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comedian Sir Lenny Henry in response to the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia. The concept of Comic Relief was to get British comedians to make the public laugh, while raising money to help people around the world and in the United Kingdom. The highlight of Comic Relief's appeal is Red Nose Day, an annual (previously biennial) telethon held in March. The first live fundraising evening, held on 4 April 1986, featured comedians and pop stars, including Rowan Atkinson, Billy Connolly, Stephen Fry, Kate Bush and co-founder Lenny Henry.
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1 Season • 23 Episodes
450 min per episode
1988 – 2026
Premiered: Fri, Feb 5, 1988
Richard Curtis
Lenny HenryLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 24: “2026”
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Richard Curtis, Lenny Henry
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What is Comic Relief about?
Comic Relief is a British charity, founded in 1985 by the comedy scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comedian Sir Lenny Henry in response to the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia. The concept of Comic Relief was to get British comedians to make the public laugh, while raising money to help people around the world and in the United Kingdom. The highlight of Comic Relief's appeal is Red Nose Day, an annual (previously biennial) telethon held in March. The first live fundraising evening, held on 4 April 1986, featured comedians and pop stars, including Rowan Atkinson, Billy Connolly, Stephen Fry, Kate Bush and co-founder Lenny Henry.
How many seasons does Comic Relief have?
Comic Relief comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Comic Relief?
Key cast members in Comic Relief include Not specified.
Who created or directed Comic Relief?
Comic Relief was developed and directed by Richard Curtis, Lenny Henry.