Comic Relief held Red Nose Day to raise money for charity by making some funny sketches.
posted by jaybeans on Mar 22, 2011 - 15 comments

Eddie Izzard is one of The UK’s most beloved comedians. He is not, however known for his athletic prowess. But that's all about to change, because Eddie’s just completed a run - a very, very, VERY long run. 43 Marathons in 51 days for charity. [more inside]
posted by ColdChef on Sep 15, 2009 - 94 comments

5ives : merlinmann's Lists of Five Things.
posted by kaytwo on Aug 21, 2006 - 11 comments

Speedy Relief (SFW, Flash Friday Fun) Steer your red nose around the track as quickly as you can.
[On behalf of the forthcoming Red Nose Day. via the Chris Moyles radio show]
posted by seanyboy on Feb 18, 2005 - 13 comments

Comic Relief hits the UK yet again. This is a fundraising event based around comedy and comedians that attempts to take the worthiness out of charity by making the day entertaining. Generally it fails. However, highlights of the event this year (both on and off the web) include: A celebrity version of Big Brother. The pairing of Graham Norton and Sarah Ferguson. Hot Naked Robbie Williams doing The Fast Show's Ted and Ralph. And finally: Mo Morgan will donate £1 for every page impression he gets. Let's bankrupt the bastard.
posted by barbelith on Mar 16, 2001 - 11 comments

Britain's best footballer, David Beckham, and his wife Posh Spice are almost as important as royalty. That they have agreed to be interviewed by spoofist Ali G is a tad surprising...read the transcript here.
posted by ecvgi on Feb 20, 2001 - 5 comments