Red Nose Day has arrived and a star-studded cast will be helping the BBC celebrate 40 years. Viewers can tune in to hours of live performances, sketches and musical show-stoppers.
The Beeb has confirmed its line-up of presenters across BBC One and BBC Two this evening. Coverage will begin at 7pm and continue through the rest of the evening.
TV details have been confirmed including when it will be on which channels. Find out more here.

5. Alesha Dixon - BBC One
BGT legend Alesha Dixon will also be back to host Red Nose Day this year. She said: “It’s always an honour to be asked to host one of the most important and iconic shows on television. I grew up watching Comic Relief and it’s always been like a friend that you return to every year.” | BBC/Ray Burmiston Photo: BBC/Ray Burmiston

6. Rylan - BBC One
Rylan will be on presenting duties as well for Red Nose Day this year - he has previously completed a challenge for Comic Relief. He said: “I’m looking forward to working with everyone and just having some fun whilst raising money for an amazing cause. Comic Relief is so ingrained in all our DNAs from when we were kids; it’s always been something we raise money for whether at school or at work and everyone always has an awareness about the work Comic Relief does, so to be a part of it on this scale is an honour.” | BBC/Ray Burmiston Photo: BBC/Ray Burmiston

7. Tom Allen - BBC Two
The Apprentice: You’re Fired host Tom Allen will be part of the dynamic duo hosting Red Nose Day when it switches over to BBC Two. He said: “I grew up loving Comic Relief and still feel really excited that a night of entertainment on telly can be used to do some good.” | BBC/Freemantle/Matt Frost Photo: BBC/Freemantle/Matt Frost

8. AJ Odudu - BBC Two
Joining Tom Allen on BBC Two will be presenter AJ Odudu. They will take over presenting duties after it swaps to the channel at 10pm. She said: “It was an immense honour to host Comic Relief back in 2023 and I’m so excited to be back for their 40th birthday. There’s nothing like being part of Red Nose Day and the way it brings people together while making a genuine difference.” | BBC/Comic Relief/Rachel Joseph Photo: BBC/Comic Relief/Rachel Joseph