The UK's biggest night of comedy and entertainment is back. Comic Relief will be live from MediaCityUK in Salford on Friday 18 March from 7pm.

The fundraising favourite brings together stars of stage, screen and the movies for an epic three-hour comedy special, entertaining the nation with hilarious sketches, live performances, big surprises and stunning music acts; in a celebration to raise much-needed cash for good causes at home and across the world.

Joining Sir Lenny Henry live from the studio will be Paddy McGuinness, Alesha Dixon and David Tennant.

Get ready for an incredible night of TV with plenty of surprises and even more laughs! And during the night, there'll be films highlighting incredible and inspiring stories of the people supported by some of Comic Relief's projects in the UK and around the world.

The laughs continue on Red Nose Day after the News at Ten with the return of the Great Comic Relief Prizeathon – serving up live music, comedy sketches and a chance for viewers to support Comic Relief by entering some unmissable Text to Win prize draws.

Taking the reins for this live extravaganza are Vernon Kay and Strictly favourite AJ Odudu, joined by a live studio audience and some very special guests.