Comic Relief's 40th Red Nose Day Raises Over £34 Million

The milestone event celebrated four decades of charitable impact but faced criticism for its entertainment quality.

The 2025 Red Nose Day broadcast raised £34,022,590, with local fundraisers expected to increase the total in the coming weeks.
The event featured comedy sketches, musical performances, and celebrity appearances, including an Oasis parody by Inbetweeners stars James Buckley and Joe Thomas.
Sir Lenny Henry, co-founder of Comic Relief, reflected on the charity's 40-year legacy in a pre-recorded segment, marking the first Red Nose Day without him as a host.
Davina McCall shared an emotional personal story about her health struggles during the live broadcast, adding a deeply human element to the event.
Critics described this year's telethon as one of the weakest in recent memory, citing lackluster sketches and declining audience engagement.