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When is Red Nose Day 2024? Sir Lenny Henry to host Comic Relief event for the last time

Source: PA Media

Sir Lenny Henry will host Comic Relief for the last time in the spring when Red Nose Day returns.

The comedian and co-founder of the charity, 65, said it was time for “new faces” after nearly 40 years of hosting. 

“When we first started Comic Relief back in 1985, I never dreamed we’d still be here today," Sir Lenny said. "I thought we’d probably do three shows and that would be

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