Bridlington-born comedian and actor Rosie Jones stars alongside Harry Judd, Hugh Bonneville, Dame Joanna Lumley, Jamie Laing, Lee Ridley Oti Mabuse and Vick Hope in a brand-new sketch released today February 2) to mark the launch of Red Nose Day 2022, which returns on Friday 18th March.
The former Headlands student has become a nationally recognised comedian, featuring on many TV comedy shows such as 8 out of 19 Cats and the Last Leg as well as serious roles – her latest in the hit BBC series Casualty.
Now Rosie will feature in a video voiced by Graham Norton, the never seen before sketch, which can be viewed on YouTube.
It aims to celebrate the incredible endeavours of those who fundraise and donate to Red Nose Day, as they are the ones who make life changing work possible in the UK and around the world.
In the exclusive new online sketch viewers will see Sir Lenny Henry set out to make an inspirational movie about the wonderful people who make Red Nose Day so special, the amazing fundraisers up and down the country, but word gets out to some of Comic Relief’s well-known friends and the audition tapes start rolling in. Unfortunately, to Sir Lenny’s dismay, they all take their audition a little too far. Stars audition as a real-life Red Nose, dance for hours on end and, in Rosie’s case, dress up as a life-sized banana.
Rosie Jones said: “I’m so proud to support Red Nose Day – it puts comedy at the heart of everything it does and raises money for such important causes. There are not many charities that I’d dress up as a banana for! Well, I actually loved every second of it so maybe that’s not quite true. But seriously, the money raised will help so many people, and one of the issues they focus on is mental health and reducing stigma, which I care passionately about. Making the film was great fun and hope you all enjoy it.”
Comic Relief co-founder, Sir Lenny Henry, said: “The spirit of Red Nose Day, like you know only too well, is for everyone to get involved and to get the vibe of helping someone else that they don’t know, it’s always been that and what could be better?”
“I’ve been inspired by so many people and its usually members of the public who do extraordinary things. I’m always amazed by how dedicated and passionate the people that run the projects are – both in the developing world and in this country – to help better the lives of so many. So, to anybody who has fundraised to support these life changing projects, I personally thank you because we wouldn’t be able to do this stuff without you guys. You are the people that inspire me.”
David Tennant, Paddy McGuinness, Sir Lenny Henry and Zoe Ball will be hosting the big Red Nose Day night of TV which will hit screens live on BBC One on Friday 18th March. The show will be broadcast from Salford for the very first time, live from the biggest multi-camera purpose-built TV studio in the UK, the perfect place to broadcast an unmissable night of hilarious comedy, special sketches, fun and much, much more.
The official Red Nose Day merchandise range returns with the 100% plastic free, plant-based Red Nose back for a second year, and this time there are eight characters to collect. And that’s not all, the range also offers a selection of cuddly soft toys, must-have mugs and stylish reusable water bottles. If you choose to show your support items, are available in Sainsbury’s stores,sainsburys.co.uk, argos.co.uk and on comicrelief.com/rndshop.
Bag yourself a Red Nose Day chari-tee. TK Maxx have teamed up with eleven awesome artists to create a gorgeous collection of t-shirts. The limited-edition Red Nose Day collection also includes aprons, tote bags, notebooks, tea towels, prints, greetings cards and art cards. Shop the full collection in store at TK Maxx and online at tkmaxx.com, the homeware products will also be available in store at Homesense.
Money raised by Red Nose Day will support vital life changing work in the UK and around the world which includes tackling homelessness, domestic abuse, poverty and mental health problems, all of which have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
From daring dress-uppers and brilliant bakers to simply getting your hands on some of the official Red Nose Day official, there are countless ways for people across East Yorkshire to get involved this year and to help make a difference, no matter how big or small. To find out more and for lots of fantastic fundraising ideas, visit: www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday.
