Organisation: Sport Relief

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Michael Crawford admits ‘rules would now prevent classic Spencer scenes’

Actor Michael Crawford has admitted today’s health and safety rules would prevent many of the classic scenes from Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em.

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Jason to film 'Still Open All Hours' in August

David Jason will film a new series of 'Still Open All Hours' in August.

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'Beckham in Peckham' helps Sport Relief raise £55m

David Beckham helped Sport Relief raise over £55m (€65m) for charity last night.

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Beckham shines in 'Only Fools & Horses' sketch as Sport Relief breaks record

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Becks describes nerves over 'Only Fools And Horses' debut

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Una and Saturdays bandmates vying for ‘Mum of the Year’ award

Del boy's coming back for charity special

The familiar faces of cockney wheeler dealers Del Boy and Rodney Trotter are to return to British screens for the first time in a decade, the BBC has confirmed.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2014

Hart was 'gibbering wreck' on Have I Got News For You

Miranda Hart was a "gibbering wreck" when she hosted 'Have I Got News For You'.

Sun, 09 Dec, 2012

Branson in new kite-surf record bid

Richard Branson today embarked on a fresh bid to set two world records by kite-surfing across the English Channel – 24 hours after being forced to abort his initial bid.

Sun, 01 Jul, 2012

Saunders wants Moss for Ab-Fab spin-off

Kate Moss could be set to make her movie debut.

Sun, 10 Jun, 2012

Saunders praises down-to-earth Moss for not caring about looks

Jennifer Saunders says Kate Moss is the "least precious" guest star 'Absolutely Fabulous' has ever had.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2012

Moss set for Ab Fab role

Kate Moss is set to star in 'Absolutely Fabulous'.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012

Walliams takes on speaking clock

He has swum the English Channel and the length of the Thames, but David Walliams’ latest charity challenge should be a little easier – he is the new voice of the speaking clock.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2012

Walliams still sick from Thames swim

David Walliams is still suffering from the after-effects of his charity Thames swim.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2011

Swimmer Walliams vows to battle on after sewage warning

Comedian David Walliams is pressing ahead with his attempt to swim the full length of the Thames despite news that half a million cubic metres of sewage has entered the river in the past wee

Sun, 11 Sep, 2011

Walliams saves struggling dog

Comedian David Walliams’ hero status was further cemented today as he helped a pet Labrador while continuing his brave attempt to swim the length of the Thames.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2011

Walliams: Swimming sorted me out

Little Britain star David Walliams says swimming sorted out his party lifestyle.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2011

Walliams to swim Thames for charity

'Little Britain' star David Walliams is braving raw sewage and deadly diseases to raise money for Sport Relief by swimming the entire length of the Thames.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2011

Corden to run 280 miles for charity

James Corden is to run from Paris to London in aid of Sport Relief.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2011

Financial security can’t mask onfield shortcomings

IT suddenly occurred to me at the weekend that I might’ve missed England v Montenegro, only to discover this game wasn’t until Tuesday night.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2010

Why we should put a cordon around football to keep the “slebs” out

DEPRESSING news has reached me this week. The BBC are to hire comedian James Corden to provide an alternative – and no doubt ‘edgy’ – analysis after every England game in this summer’s World Cup.

Wed, 31 Mar, 2010

O'Sullivan misses maximum chance

Ronnie O’Sullivan missed out on a possible £157,000 (€177,000) jackpot but still clinched a commanding lead over Stuart Bingham in their first-round match at the Betfred.com World Championship.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2009

BBC fined £400,000 for unfair competitions

The BBC has been fined £400,000 (€508,107) by media regulator Ofcom for faking winners and misleading audiences in viewer and listener competitions.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2008

Little Britain star mourns father's death

Little Britain star David Walliams is mourning the death of his father, a spokesman said today.

Fri, 04 Jan, 2008

Irishman Geldof fifth in poll of British heroes

Irish singer and charity campaigner Bob Geldof has come fifth in a poll of great British heroes.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2006

Little Britain star begins charity Channel swim

Little Britain star David Walliams finally took the plunge today, setting off on his cross-Channel swimming challenge.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2006

BBC scraps celebrity pole dancing show

The BBC has scrapped plans for a celebrity pole dancing show after protests from women’s groups.

Wed, 17 May, 2006

Posh brings touch of glamour to Peruvian slums

Victoria Beckham put her marital troubles to one side as she visited poverty-stricken children working on a rubbish tip in Peru.

Sat, 12 Jun, 2004

Fogle fights Eastender Owen in celeb boxing

Former EastEnder Sid Owen and posh presenter Ben Fogle squared up today for the launch of a celebrity boxing bout in aid of Sport Relief.

Mon, 07 Jun, 2004

Posh 'moved' by the poor of Peru

Victoria Beckham has visited poor children in Peru to see how money raised by the public is being spent, it emerged today.

Sun, 23 May, 2004

Gervais and Bovey in charity punch-up

The Office star Ricky Gervais has been roped in for a TV boxing bout with Grant Bovey.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2002

Elton John re-records hit for charity

Sir Elton John has re-recorded his Seventies hit Your Song with opera star Alessandrio Safina to raise money for charity, it was announced today.

Wed, 01 May, 2002