[Lewis.]

Comic relief is back and with three new red noses to choose from! Comic relief airs on bbc 1 on the 13th of March 2009 and they are asking everybody to get involved and raise some money for Comic relief! What are you going to do this year? You can get all of the information about Comic relief and tips on how you can raise money, Here

This Thread is basically for people to talk about what they are going to do this year and how much they have donated, also discussing any comic relief stories and the live show on the 13th of March

This year the Saturdays are releasing the official comic relief single

Youtube video

What's on

Lets dance- BBC One – Four Saturday evenings, 6.30pm, from 21st February.

Let’s Dance for Comic Relief is an exciting new live entertainment series which will see some of the nation’s favourite celebrities pay homage to iconic dance routines in a bid to wow viewers with their moves. Donning their dancing shoes, they will fight for a chance to be crowned champion of the dancefloor. Each week will see a mix of solo dancers, duos and groups perform famous dances from movie classics like Saturday Night Fever to pop favourites such as Britney’s Baby One More Time.
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Two pints of lager and a packet of crisps-

In a twist to the hugely popular BBC THREE show, this special Red Nose Day episode will see the casts of Two Pints, Grown Ups and Coming of Age come together in one show for the first time.
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Comic relief's big climb-

Ever wondered what would happen if you stuck nine A-list celebrities on Africa’s highest mountain without their PA’s and stylists? This show will catch every bump, slip and trip from the base camp to the summit of Mount Kili, as well as find out why they’re putting themselves through it with a look into the devastating issue of malaria in Africa.
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Comic relief does the apprentice-

Ten celebrities are in the firing line for what’s set to be another explosive episode of Comic Relief Does The Apprentice. Two teams go head-to-head to impress Sir Alan in a true test of their brains and wits. Watch sparks fly as panic sets in and one of the showbiz giants gets fired.

Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, Jack Dee, Gok Wan and Gerald Ratner go head to head against a formidable girls team. But, Patsy Palmer, Carol Vorderman, Ruby Wax, Fiona Phillips and Michelle Mone are no shrinking violets and give as good as they get in this explosive final.
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Comic relief- Funny for money-

BBC One & Two - Friday 13 March, 7pm – 1.30 am

Comic Relief: Funny for Money is all set to be one hell of a TV extravaganza on Red Nose Night. Featuring the best in British entertainment and comedy, including the last ever French & Saunders film parody; a bespoke sketch from the team behind Gavin & Stacey; special Red Nose treats from The Royle Family; the cast of Outnumbered; Ricky Gervais and Little Britain. David Tennant will be a guest presenter and there will be a special Top of the Pops show.
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[Lewis.]

Lets dance show 1 round up

This evening's show saw six dance routines recreated by a raft of top celebrities - but there were only two places in the final. How did they fare out there on the dancefloor?

First up were Cliff Parisi and John Partridge - better known as Minty and Christian from EastEnders - dancing "We're All in This Together" from High School Musical. What did the panel think of the pair's enthusiastic bopping?

Anton Du Beke thought it was "incredible... you picked it up and when you got into it it was amazing!" Emma Bunton was impressed by the pair's energy, and even though Cliff was "a count below for the whole dance", she forgave him for his sexy shorts.

Next, talent show queen Nicki Chapman teamed up with everyone's panto fave Christopher Biggins for an interesting performance of "You're the One that I Want" from Grease.

"Well, it had a few of the steps of the original," said Anton to Christopher. "But Nickie - ooh, my goodness me!" Emma added, "Nickie, those leather trousers look so sexy on you! You had great chemistry, but Biggins, you weren't quite my Danny tonight."

Comedian Michael McIntyre was impressed by Christopher's style. "It was sensational! Why dance when you can walk? I can see a future for you - Strictly Come Walking... Walking on Ice..."

Then Robert Webb performed his interpretation of "What A Feeling" from Flashdance, complete with terrifyingly high-cut leotard, legwarmers and frightwig. Once the panel got over their shock, they loved it.

"Underneath the hair and leotard - excellent legs, by the way - was a brilliant dance!" exclaimed Anton. "You were no joke," agreed Emma. "You did a split jump!" Michael meanwhile, had to admit that he couldn't focus on the dance because Robert "bears a resemblance to a French girl I was once intimate with," but still thought it was "fantastic", despite Robert's "girly legs."

Then it was the turn of the Chefs, teaming up to recreate the dance from Michael Jackson's Thriller video. Did their zombie moves thrill the panel?

"I would have liked to have seen more hips," said Anton, and singled out Nancy Lam as his favourite. Emma said how proud she was of them, "You all worked well together - you were really really good," while Michael said it had been his favourite so far.

Les Dennis took to the dancefloor next, strutting his funky disco stuff to "You Should be Dancing" from Saturday Night Fever.

"I think you've made dad dancing fashionable again," said Emma. "The last section, where you had all the girls and boys dancing with you, was brilliant," thought Anton.

Finally, Dick and Dom donned dark glasses to dance "Shake a Tailfeather" from The Blues Brothers, joined halfway through by little Dick and Dom.

For Anton, it was "best of the night. You danced in perfect harmony." Emma agreed, saying, "The whole routine was really polished." Michael felt that could be a problem. "They could do it professionally... Almost too good. One of you could have fallen over!"

Then, while the audience took their chance to vote, there were performances from The Saturdays andthe lead actor of the Billy Elliot musical, plus a chance to see how the money raised by Comic Relief goes to help charities.

At last, it was time to find out which acts the public had chosen. After a tense countdown, it was revealed that Robert Webb would be going straight through to the final, while second place was between the EastEnders and Dick and Dom. Michael picked the EastEnders. Emma picked Dick and Dom. It was up to Anton to cast the deciding vote - for Dick and Dom.

So Robert Webb and Dick and Dom went through to the final of Let's Dance for Comic Relief. Don't miss the next show, at 7.25pm, Saturday 28 BBC One.

[Lewis.]

Take that's Gary Barlow may not be able to climb mountain kilimanjaro for comic relief

Kilimanjaro may be too high after all for Take That's Gary Barlow, after he put his back out just days before a climb up the mountain for charity.
The 38-year-old singer is due to scale the 19,000ft African peak next month with a team of celebrities to raise money for Comic Relief.

But fellow climbers Cheryl Cole, Ronan Keating and Denise Van Outen maybe have to start without him because doctors have advised him to rest until he departs this Friday.

A Comic Relief spokesman said: "Due to a hectic training schedule for his (climb) and to promote the new Take That single 'Up All Night', the muscles in Gary' Barlow's back have gone into spasm.

"Gary saw an eminent specialist together with Professor Greg Whyte who is the trainer for the 'BT Red Nose Climb' and has been treated appropriately for this minor injury."

He added that there was no cause for concern.

"Gary saw the specialist as a precaution because he is determined that he will be fit and well to continue his mission to raise mountains of cash," he said.

Other climbers taking part include Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles and presenter Fearne Cotton.

[Lewis.]

Here is the List of Celebrities who wil be making their way up the mountain!

X Factor judge Cheryl Cole and her bandmate Kimberley Walsh will be making the tough journey up the African mountain alongside Take That's Gary Barlow, TV presenters Ben Shephard, Fearne Cotton and Denise Van Outen, DJ Chris Moyles and singers Alesha Dixon and Ronan Keating

Cheryl cole, Wow! Didn't think she would do it? Alesha Dixon is a star and Chris Moyles, that should be funny Wish i was with them

[Tom4784]

Originally posted by Lewis
Here is the List of Celebrities who wil be making their way up the mountain!

Cheryl cole, Wow! Didn't think she would do it? Alesha Dixon is a star and Chris Moyles, that should be funny Wish i was with them

Ben Shephard and Ronan Keating are A listers? I really shouldn't take the p*ss as it's for charity.

[Lewis.]

Originally posted by Dezzy

Ben Shephard and Ronan Keating are A listers? I really shouldn't take the p*ss as it's for charity.

Fearn Cotton

[Princess]

Originally posted by Lewis

Take that's Gary Barlow may not be able to climb mountain kilimanjaro for comic relief

He'll be fine,as long as he rests properly. Hopefully! I'm worried but my mum said he has his wife to worry and that I shouldn't

[Lewis.]

I hope he does manage to do it

[Princess]

Everything crossed that he will. Gary was the one who thought of the idea and organized it all so it would be a huge shame if he couldn't.

[Lewis.]

Originally posted by Princess
Everything crossed that he will. Gary was the one who thought of the idea and organized it all so it would be a huge shame if he couldn't.

I know! I hope he is okay! No news abbout any comic relief stuff today

[Lewis.]

Red noses are now out!

[Lewis.]

Comic Relief's celebrity climbers avoided a last-minute hiccup as they jetted out to Tanzania to embark on the first leg of The BT Red Nose Climb to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Boyzone frontman Ronan Keating nearly missed the outbound flight after his connection from Dublin was delayed by an hour-and-a-half.

The star had to be personally driven across the Heathrow tarmac in order to catch the waiting flight.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukp...IrUgXuQFH5tK1Q

[Princess]

Red Nose Day twitter

http://twitter.com/rednoseday2009

And one specially for the climb

http://twitter.com/rednoseclimb

[Lewis.]

Thanks Princess

[MarkWaldorf]

Who got through on Let's Dance?

[Jake!]

Its on on my birthday. OMG. Weird.