Hosted at Salford’s MediaCity the TV event saw sketches from some of the biggest shows on the BBC, including Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators and Beyond Paradise.
At the helm of the event were TV presenters Joel Dommett, Rylan Clark, Alison Hammond, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Tom Allen, Alesha Dixon and AJ Odudu.
The Inbetweeners stars James Buckley and Joe Thomas recreated the moment Oasis decided to reunite for a tour in one of the featured sketches.
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Elsewhere, comedy character Chabuddy G from the sitcom People Just Do Nothing told the Gladiators he was joining them as a new superhuman member of the show called Girth, Wind And Fire.
How much money was raised for Comic Relief?
It was announced that £34,022,590 had been raised for Comic Relief, which helps support communities by providing food, healthcare and shelter to those who need it most.
Samir Patel, chief executive of Comic Relief, said: “On behalf of us all, I want to say a heartfelt thank you. Your extraordinary efforts have helped raise £34,022,590 that will help tackle some of the most urgent problems facing millions of people here in the UK and across the world.
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“The kindness we’ve seen is nothing short of incredible, and every donation, big or small reminds us that when we come together, we can help inspire real and meaningful change.
“Forty years on, the power of laughter to change lives remains as true today as it did in 1985.”
Communities, workplaces, schools and families have helped raise more than £1.6 billion over the last 40 years, which has supported more than 100 million people, according to Comic Relief.
