Lenny Henry, David Tennant, Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law Set to Join BBC’s Red Nose Day Extravaganza

Lenny Henry fans claimed he looked very different while presenting Comic Relief on Friday evening, as he appeared on the BBC show following his three stone weight loss.The 63 year old hosted the BBC charity show when viewers on social media commented on the star’s health transformation. Lenny previously revealed that he had lost "between two and a half and three stone" thanks to eating a healthier diet and adding in more exercise to his routine.The change was noticeable to many viewers, with one writing on Twitter: “Blimey.

David Tennant opened the 2022 Red Nose Day fundraiser by giving a special tribute to Zoe Ball who is missing the show due to getting Covid.

As schools, shops and businesses across the UK raise funds for Red Nose Day 2022, here’s what you need to know about Comic Relief – and when Red Nose Day beganEvery mid-March, people all over the UK don iconic red noses and take part in fundraising activities to raise money to help to end child poverty and hunger. The UK’s funny fundraising campaign, spearheaded by Comic Relief, sees Red Nose Day held every two years – with schools, businesses and celebrities raising money to help aid Comic Relief’s mission of tackling poverty in the UK and across the world.

Red Nose Day, the telethon fundraising event which makes millions for the Comic Relief charity. This night of celebration raises money to help end child poverty in the UK and around the world. Read on to find out more about this year’s festivities, and the origins of the event.

Zoe Ball has had to pull out of Comic Relief's big telethon hours before its due to air. The BBC Radio 2 presenter revealed the news on Friday morning as she was due to be part of that evening's night’s star-studded presenting line-up, alongside Sir Lenny Henry, David Tennant and Paddy McGuinness.

David Beckham had fans doing a double take when he posted an adorable snap on Friday, proudly sporting a full head of grey hair while twinning with daughter Harper as they celebrated Red Nose Day together.MORE: David Beckham shows off his suit for Brooklyn's wedding to Nicola Peltz and WOWThe football legend took to his Instagram and shared the adorable snap with his 71.3 million followers – and it had a great response!WATCH:David shares sweet post for International Women's Day Harper playing footballCaptioning the post, he wrote: "Happy Red Nose Day @rednoseday from daddy & HarperSeven."READ: David Beckham showcases his pride in daughter Harper as she unveils new talentMORE: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz reveal their maid of honour for upcoming weddingIn the candid snapshot, the father-daughter pair can be seen at home, twinning with matching Red Nose Day noses and fans were quick share their thoughts on his natural hair colour. David and Harper looking cute on Instagram for Red Nose DayOne fan wrote: "I'm loving the grey" with a heart eyes emoji, whilst another cheekily joked: "Stopped using Just for Men Becks?"A third praised his and Harper's bond, writing: "Father and daughter love," whilst a fourth added: "so cute".

Red Nose Day is back. Comic Relief’s flagship fundraising event returns today with the aim of generating millions of pounds to help people live free of poverty, violence and discrimination.

Red Nose Day, the telethon fundraising event which makes millions for the Comic Relief charity. This night of celebration raises money to help end child poverty in the UK and around the world. Read on to find out more about this year’s festivities, and the origins of the event.

live televised fundraiser for Comic Relief on Friday, March 18 from 7pm on BBC One. So which celebrities are taking part in the Red Nose Day special, when is it on TV and how can you watch it? Here's all the details you need.

Comic Relief as Red Nose Day 2022 is just around the corner. Red Nose Day is an event designed to help put an end to child poverty around the world through fundraising events and TV specials, raising money to keep children safe, healthy, and educated. Celebs such as Jamie Laing, Hugh Bonneville, Joanna Lumley – and even Mr Blobby – have already come together to bring laughter and encourage the public to raise some funds, while Tom Daley recently completed an epic endurance test all in the name of Comic Relief.

David Tennant and his wife Georgia are thrilled with their daughter Olive's latest achievement - her debut movie, Belfast, won the Outstanding British Film award at BAFTAs in London on Sunday night.MORE: BAFTAs 2022 - see the complete winners list hereThe award-winning film holds special meaning for the couple; their ten-year-old daughter Olive made her acting debut on the big-screen alongside the likes of Jamie Dornan, Caitriona Balfe, Dame Judi Dench and Ciarán Hinds.WATCH: Georgia Tennant's daughter makes her movie debutSharing a black-and-white snapshot of her little girl on set, the proud mother gushed on Instagram: "Outstanding British Film [party popper emoji] #eebaftas #bafta #belfast @belfastmovie #olivetennant."MORE: David and Georgia Tennant spark reaction after sharing romantic selfieSEE: 10 rare photos of David and Georgia Tennant's five adorable childrenFans were quick to react, with one writing: "We watched the film last night and LOVED it. Your sweet girl was so brilliant in it." Another remarked: "Such a great film! Congrats Tennants!"A third post read: "Wahoo! Olive was absolutely brilliant in it! She’s such a natural." A fourth person wrote: "Awesome! Look at that young star and she looks just like her dad except for the pretty blonde hair like you."The new British-Irish drama also stars newcomer Jude Hill and was directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Red Nose Day is back for its 36th year, raising money to help end child poverty in the UK and around the world.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice are reuniting for a very important reason. The ballroom champions have confirmed they will be getting back together for a one-off appearance more than a month after they finished their victory lap on the Strictly tour. The BBC has announced that Rose and Giovanni are among the special celebrity guests lined up for this year's Red Nose Day show on Friday, March 18 on BBC One.