This year Comic Relief is back on Friday 15 March 2024, at 7pm, live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Hosted by the legend himself, Sir Lenny Henry - hosting for one final time, this is a time where cake-bakers, joke-makers, our favourite actors, t-shirt-wearers, and Red Nose-supporters, all come out and do something incredible to fight poverty, through comedy and entertainment, to help raise funds around the world for a good cause. You will also get to see famous faces like Joel Dommett, Davina McCall, Paddy McGuiness, Romesh Ranganathan and David Tennant with Maya Jama and Rosie Ramsey making their Red Nose Day night of TV debut.
Best at a glance:
Best overall Red Nose Day accessory: Schools Pack of 25 Red Noses, £50
Best Red Nose Day face paint: Snazaroo Classic Face and Body Paint, £4.25
Best costume: Red Nose Day Fancy Costume, £14.99
Best Red Nose Day hoodie: Stitch Red Nose Hoodie, £21.99
So, to join in on the best Red Nose Day ideas, even from the comfort or your own homes, we have selected the most creative outfits, T-shirts, sweets, and hats for you, all here.
This is an exciting and fun way to celebrate Red Nose Day with your school, as these wearable noses, with different expressive faces on each one, will help show your support for Comic Relief.
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Best Red Nose Day outfit
You might want to wear a Red Nose t-shirt, and pair them with denim jeans, a skirt or maybe some joggers. If you are not a fan or red, you'll be glad to know that it comes in four different colours: Black, Green, Red, White and Yellow, allowing you to choose a colour of your chose. But, if you don't fancy wearing a t-shirt, then why not go for the Stitch Red Nose Hoodie to keep you warm on those chilly days.
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Best Red Nose Day hoodie
If you are a fan of Stitch, then this amazing hoodie is for you. Designed with an image of Disney’s Stitch, this will have you supporting Red Nose Day in style. Coming in S, M, L, XL and kid’s sizes; 3 – 12-year-olds, this can be worn by the entire family.
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Best Red Nose Day sweets
If you have a sweet tooth, and love candy, then these super fizzy sweets are a great packet to add to the jar. So, get ready for a day of laughs and sharing, and grab yourself a bag of these limited-edition Red Nose Day chews to nibble on while watching the best fundraising show.
One customer review said: "These fizzy mini pencils were a delicious treat! The playful fizziness combined with the pencil shape made for a unique and enjoyable snacking experience. Perfect for satisfying a sweet craving with a fun twist."
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Best Red Nose Day costume
This costume is perfect for any charity event. It features an amazing wig, glasses, nose, brace and a sequin bowtie, to make you stand out in the crowd. Even if you don't want to dress up, you can always go for a more casual look without the wig, and purchase the hat set below.
One reviewer said: "Fabulous red nose day outfit for my school. The quality of the wig and items are great, and I am still playing with the items and still making use of them for parties and events."
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Best Red Nose Day hat set
Just like the Red Nose Day fancy costume this outfit will have you ready for any event. Featuring a red brace, sparkly red hat, bowtie and red nose, you'll feel comfortable and not have to worry about not being able to pair this with any outfit of your choice.
One customer review said: "Very quick delivery and looks great can’t wait for my son to wear this for comic relief."
Another review said: "My little boy wore these on Red Nose Day. He looked awesome!"
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Best Red Nose Day face paint
Bring out your creative side with this classic face and body paint. Water-based and easily washable, once used with soap and warm water, you won't have to worry about scrubbing. it is also a non-toxic face paints, fragrance free and subtle on sensitive skin to ensure an enjoyable and safe experience painting experience for everybody.
One reviwer said: "Had this recommended to me for use in cosplay as it is sold in the UK and had glowing reviews, and it is wonderful, the paint is nicely pigmented and mixes really well with others from this brand. It also dried quickly and stayed on my skin well for the whole day including travailing to central London and back! The paint came off easily with soap and water and my skin was not stained or dry after. Since purchasing this I have also brought the yellow, white, black and green and they are all equally as good!"
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Best stickers for Red Nose Day
So, you might not want to wear a costume, get a face paint or wear a t-shirt, but you could always get something personalised, right? Perfect for school teachers, teaching assistants and parents and grandparents, these stickers will bring out your inner fun side, and help you choose a special message that means meaningful to you this Red Nose Day.
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Best Red Nose Day bandana for pets
Bring your dog in on thisd brilliant event, and put them in a funky Red Nose Day bandana, available in three sizes; small, medium and large. With its soft double layered cotton material, you won't haveto worry about your dog feeling uncomfortable.
One reviewer said: 'Bought these to show our support for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Dogs are into them! Great quality. Very happy with purchase. We ordered a large and a medium, and probably could have ordered a medium and a small, but the collar is adjustable so they work well for us."
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FAQs
How much did red nose day raise in 2023?
As of March 17, 2023, the UK-based Comic Relief's Red Nose Day charity has raised an amazing over 31.95 million British pounds for 2023.
When was the first red nose day?
The First Red Nose Day ever, took place on Friday 5 February 1988 with the slogan: "The Plain Red Nose", which raised £15 million.
Who started red nose day?
According to the BBC: "Comic Relief was founded by Richard Curtis and Jane Tewson in 1985 - building on the success of Band Aid and Live Aid - to raise money using comedy as the carrot. The 1988 Night of Comic Relief was the culmination of years of work and became a biennial fixture in the schedules, broadcast on Red Nose Day."
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