Davina McCall will headline the presenting team for Red Nose Day 2026, which airs on Friday 20 March from 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The fundraising night will also be livestreamed on the official BBC YouTube channel for the first time. Comic Relief: Funny for Money will feature sketches including 'The Bank Job' with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, and an Amandaland special involving Amanda Holden and others.
Joining McCall on stage are comedians Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, Joel Dommett, and Catherine Tate as her character Nan from The Catherine Tate Show. The show, produced by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, will include appearances from stars such as Idris Elba, Chris McCausland, and Stephen Mulhern.
The event aims to raise funds for essentials like food, shelter, and safety in the UK and worldwide. Accessibility options include audio description and signing, making it the most accessible Red Nose Day yet.
