When is Red Nose Day 2022?
NOVELTY noses, non-uniform days, and fundraising events - Red Nose Day is a staple in the British calendar.
The annual event, run by charity Comic Relief, enlists celebrities to provide entertainment and encourage donations. Here's everything we know about Red Nose Day 2022...
When is Red Nose Day 2022?
This year, Red Nose Day is on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Until 2021 Red Nose Day was held every other year, but the fundraising event is now an annual celebration.
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Comic Relief supports a wide range of charities, helping people who are suffering from poverty, discrimination and violence.
The charity has confirmed that this year funds will also go towards helping refugees who are fleeing conflict in Ukraine, after Russia's invasion.
Money can also be donated via text, for example texting YES to 70205 means you will donate £5 or texting YES to 70210 means you will donate £10. Find more details on how to donate via text on the Comic Relief
Children wishing to raise money themselves can also download .
More options on how to donate will be explained during the telethon, with Red Nose Day 2022 kicking off on BBC one at 7pm on March 18, 2022.
Among the celebrity hosts are Sir Lenny Henry, David Tennant and Paddy McGuinness who will be encouraging public donations throughout the three hour show, with a mixture of comedy specials, cameos and live performances throughout.
The show will feature comedy segments from Matt Lucas and David Walliams as well as from comedian Jack Whitehall and England footballers Mason Mount and Declan Rice.
What events are taking place on Red Nose Day 2022?
As well as the live celebrity telethon on BBC One, events will be going on up and down the country to raise money on Red Nose Day.
Cake sales, non-uniform and fancy dress days are favourites when it comes to fundraising.
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Back in 2021 Red Nose Day raised a whopping £55million, whilst the first Red Nose Day in 1988 raised £15million.
Since its inception, Comic Relief has raised over £1billion.