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5. Comic Relief
Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by Richard Curtis and Sir Lenny Henry to hear the inside story of the charity they founded 1985, Comic Relief.
On the eve of Comic Relief’s 40th birthday, Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by Richard Curtis and Sir Lenny Henry to hear the inside story of the charity they founded 1985, which has gone on to raise more than a £1 billion for good causes.
They explain the origins of the idea, reveal some of their favourite moments, and talk about what they hope Comic Relief might achieve in its next 40 years.
Producer: Owen Braben
An Expectation Entertainment production for 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4
On radio
Saturday
10:30
91Èȱ¬ Radio 4
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- Saturday 10:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4