Joanna Lumley and Amelia Dimoldenberg kick off Red Nose Day 2025 with a fun sketch, celebrating Comic Relief’s 40th anniversary.
London: Red Nose Day 2025 is here! Joanna Lumley and Amelia Dimoldenberg launched it with a funny sketch. They want to make sure the campaign connects with younger audiences.
In the sketch, Amelia interrupts Joanna to help her update her monologue. Joanna, known for her role in Absolutely Fabulous, is 78, while Amelia is 30 and hosts Chicken Shop Date.
They share laughs and remind everyone that doing good is timeless. This year marks Comic Relief’s 40th anniversary, with the live show airing on March 21.
Amelia thinks the campaign needs a fresh twist. Joanna jokes about turning 40, saying she’d hate it. They reminisce about classic sketches from past Red Nose Days.
Joanna wants everyone to join the fun. Amelia insists Joanna needs to speak in today’s language. They then cut to Joanna redoing her monologue in a trendy way.
Joanna says, “Hey bestie, Jo Lums here! Comic Relief is turning 40.” She adds that the vibes are still great and encourages everyone to join the party.
Amelia calls the new approach “absolutely fabulous,” and Joanna simply replies, “slay.”
Joanna shares her love for Red Nose Day, saying it’s sensational. She highlights the joy and silliness it brings, encouraging everyone to get involved.
For 40 years, Comic Relief has united people to inspire change. Joanna adores the cause and calls it absolutely fabulous.
Red Nose Day 2025 kicks off a year-long celebration. It honors those who’ve supported over 100 million people and raised over £1.6 billion.
Amelia feels honored to work with Joanna. She emphasizes the importance of the cause and how every donation counts.
This year, Alison Hammond joins the live show lineup for the first time. She’ll be alongside Rylan Clark and Tom Allen.
Returning presenters include AJ Odudu, Alesha Dixon, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, and Jonathan Ross. The show promises a night of nostalgia, performances, and comedy.
Comic Relief was co-founded by Sir Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis in 1985. Over the years, communities have raised more than £1.6 billion, helping over 100 million people.
The charity provides food, healthcare, and shelter to those in need. Red Nose Day will air live on BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer on March 21.
