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When is the Sport Relief 2018 Boat Race and who is in the line-up for the BBC and ITV rowing teams?

The BBC sport relief rowing team

CELEBRITIES will row for victory in the Sport Relief 2018 Boat Race.

Here is everything you need to know about the teams and who is taking part...

The ITV sport relief rowing team
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The ITV sport relief rowing teamCredit: WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digit

When is the Sport Relief 2018 Boat Race?

Clash of the Channels Boat Race: BBC vs ITV will air TONIGHT on BBC One (Friday, March 23).

It follows a week of events to mark Sport Relief 2018.

Other segments include Famously Unfit which will see celebs subjected to a rigorous fitness regime.

Viewers can catch up on all the Sport Relief action online with BBC iPlayer.

What is the Sport Relief 2018 Boat Race?

The Sport Relief 2018 boat race will see two teams, one from BBC and one from ITV go head to head.

The 1,200 metre race will take place at Salford Quays, Manchester.

Each team will be captained by Olympic rowers.

Olympic medallists Sir Steve Redgrave, Garry Herbert and Zoe de Toledo will also be on hand to advise the teams.

The BBC sport relief rowing team
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The BBC sport relief rowing teamCredit: WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digit

Who is in the BBC rowing team?

  • James Cracknell - Olympic rower - Team captain
  • Rory Reid - Top Gear
  • Sara Cox - Radio 2 DJ
  • Dan Walker - BBC Breakfast presenter
  • Sophie Raworth - BBC News at One anchor
  • Ellie Harrison - Countryfile
  • Dev Griffin - Radio 1 DJ

Who is in the ITV rowing team?

  • Helen Glover - Olympic rower -Team captain
  • Ferne McCann - Towie star
  • Charlotte Hawkins - Good Morning Britain presenter
  • Nicola Thorp - Corrie actress (Pat Phelan's daughter)
  • Chris Bisson - Emmerdale actor (Jai Sharma)
  • Jake Canuso - Benidorm actor (Mateo)
  • Chris Hughes - Love Island

How can I donate to Sport Relief?

If you are unable to take part in this year's fun, you can still send in donations to help the needy.

You can donate (and find out how your money is spent) via the online site .

Alternatively, you can purchase some of this year's Sport Relief merch, which is 

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