BBC Comic Relief viewers say they 'can't keep up' minutes into live show

Giovanni Pernice has confirmed his near-future plans after one of his latest projects came to a sad end after an 'amazing journey'. Fans of the Strictly Come Dancing star saw him once again teamed up with show judge and friend Anton Du Beke for a new TV series.

Sam Heughan admitted he has "mixed emotions" as he shared a compilation of clips on social media filming the eighth and final series of Outlander.

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has said he 'can't believe it' as he prepares for a 'special day' while on the road. The dancer announced in October 2023 that this year, he'd be embarking on his first-ever solo tour.

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty appeared to be unimpressed as her co-host informed her she'd "missed the memo" on the morning show.The TV star returned to the iconic red sofa on Friday, 29 March alongside co-host Ben Thompson. Naga, 49, and Ben discussed the Easter bank holiday and the different getaways people have planned.The pair spoke to reporter Katie, who was speaking live from Manchester Airport. As Katie finished her news segment, Ben responded: "Yes Katie, very jealous of those jetting off for their holiday weekend.

Viewers left in disbelief it seems as Lorraine Kelly conducted 'Lorraine's Gay Wedding' for fans of the show Gavin and Luke, as they got married on the programme and joined her to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in the UK.

One week on since Lenny Henry officially announced he would no longer be presenting the bi-annual Comic Relief live shows on TV, the comedy heavyweight looked happier than ever as he was spotted filming for his brand new Netflix series in Greater Manchester. Dressed in a stylish green polo shirt with blue collar and matching flat cap, the 65 year old actor flashed a cheeky smile on the set of Missing You, the latest of Harlan Coben’s novels to be adapted by the streaming service, following the success of his earlier novels including Fool Me Once, The Stranger and Safe.

BBC Beyond Paradise fans all said the same thing just minutes into the new series of the Humphrey Goodman detective drama. DI Goodman and his team came back with a big mystery to solve when they found a real murder on a steam train. Humphrey and DS Esther Williams were on an old steam train because Margo asked them to act in her play.

BBC Beyond Paradise fans all said the same thing just minutes into the new series. Humphrey Goodman, played by Kris Marshall, is back for a second series of the detective drama. DI Goodman and the team were thrown straight back into the deep end as they had to solve a murder on a steam train.

The BBC has a duty to “be nice” amid the fraught debate about transgender rights, according to the UK broadcaster’s director general.

Zoe Ball has revealed her mother’s cancer is ‘quite advanced’ after she confirmed her mum's ill health was behind her recent absence from her BBC Radio 2 show. Earlier this month, the broadcaster shared on social media that her mum Julia Peckham had been diagnosed with cancer after she disappeared from her breakfast show on the station.

Attorneys for Donald Trump said that they have been unable to secure a bond as they appeal his $464 million civil fraud judgment.

Alan Partridge has been criticised by viewers for a joke made about Ukrainian refugees.The Steve Coogan character was part of a Comic Relief sketch on Friday (March 15), where he and Sidekick Simon (Tim Key) read out callers’ most and least charitable things done.Revealing one, Simon declared: “Grant in Briston says his most charitable act was taking in a family of Ukrainians for a year.”Partridge then asked: “And the least charitable?”, before Simon replied: “Turfing them out, he’s got rid.”“Marvellous, well actually a friend of mine did that for a family of Ukrainians,” Partridge added. “Still friends with them, they still wash his cars.”The sketch has since received criticism on social media amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, one viewer writing on X (formerly Twitter): “WHAT was that Ukraine joke on the Alan Partridge sketch…? Come on BBC.”“Alan Partridge sketch was awful,” another added.

BBC favourite Jeff Brown has announced he's stepping down from his role in Look North after an eventful two decades, which had viewers saying 'nights won't be the same' without him.The friendly former sports presenter, a familiar and much-loved face since 2003, has recently revealed that he'll bid Look North farewell. He delivered news bulletins and covered sports updates.

Mollie King was "completely overwhelmed" as she finished an exhausting 500-kilometre bike ride for Red Nose Day.The 36-year-old singer, known for being part of girl group The Saturdays, broke down in tears after taking part in the charity bike ride.The mum started her journey from London to the East Riding of Yorkshire in memory of her dad Stephen, who died of a brain tumour in 2022. She got emotional as she got to the last part of the ride in her dad's hometown of Hull, where people lined up to cheer for her. Her fiance Stuart Broad and their 16-month-old daughter Annabella were at the finish line waiting to congratulate her on the incredible feat.

Comic Relief has been slammed by some viewers of the annual telethon after Mollie King was seen just hours after completing her epic cycling challenge for the charity in memory of her late dad.

Barbie‘s ‘I’m Just Ken’ for his final Comic Relief appearance last night (March 15) – watch it below.The Comic Relief co-founder announced he was hosting his final Red Nose Day earlier this year, telling the BBC it was “time to hand on to the new generation”.Now, he has officially said his goodbyes with his own version of the Barbie‘s hit song, which he dubbed ‘I’m Just Len’ . Henry donned Ryan Gosling’s unforgettable costume and referenced several iconic sketches from nearly 40 years of hosting the annual show: “I’m Just Len / Acting with Idris and a chicken / Is it my legacy to wear a giant red nose on my meat and veg?“In the sketch, he also pondered about his future ambitions, including starring in “a Marvel movie with Beyoncé”, running for Prime Minister (“You know I’ll win”) and turning Number 10 into “a great big dope ass Premier Inn” (but maybe not I’m A Celeb, according to the sketch).Watch Henry’s full performance here.Henry founded Comic Relief with screenwriter Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones) in 1985, establishing the charity in response to the famine in Ethiopia.Since 1986, Comic Relief has hosted Red Nose Day as an annual fundraising event.

The BBC's Comic Relief fundraising event left some viewers with questions over the number of hosts on at the same time.The show marked Lenny Henry's final hosting gig, after announcing earlier this year that he would step away from this role he held for 39 years. On stage, he was joined by Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Paddy McGuinness, Rosie Ramsey, Romesh Ranganathan, Maya Jama and David Tennant. Viewers' attention shifted from the action on stage to the quantity of hosts; as the hosts themselves poked fun at this at the beginning of the evening.

A special Red Nose Day 2024 show was broadcast live from Media City on Friday night (March 15).

On Friday 15th March, fund-raising TV spectacular Comic Relief will return for Red Nose Day with brand new sketches from legendary comedy stars, famous actors, and a host of epic challenges. Olivia Colman, Liam Neeson, Julia Roberts and Kate Winslet are just a few of the famous faces that will appear in new sketches for Comic Relief's Night of TV.

He's been a familiar face on our TV screens for decades but Sir Lenny Henry is about to host Comic Relief for the last time.