RTÉ Does Comic Relief: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, RTÉ in association with Comic Relief are bringing the cream of Irish comedy and entertainment together to raise a laugh - as well as much-needed funds for the Irish charity sector - on Friday 26th June.

RTÉ Does Comic Relief will be hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli, and Eoghan McDermott and will feature a range of performances and contributions - and the occasional glitzy showbiz reunion - from the likes of (deep-breath) Dara O'Briain, Hozier, Amy Huberman, Bridget & Eamon, Chris O'Dowd, Jason Byrne, Normal People's Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar Jones, Andrew Scott, The 2 Johnnies, Una Healy, Conor McPherson, Aisling Bea, John Bishop, David Mitchell, Oliver Jeffers, Soulé, The Derry Girls, Paths To Freedom, Waterford Whispers News, Anne Doyle, Andrew Maxwell, Ed Byrne, Roisin O, Jimmy Carr, Saoirse Ronan, Mairead Farrell, Risteard Cooper, Neil Delamere, Brian O'Driscoll, Lenny Abrahamson, Nathan Carter, Paul Howard, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Dustin, Ray D'Arcy, Zig & Zag, Christy Moore, Dawn O'Porter, and many, many more...

Series details

• Title: RTÉ Does Comic Relief
• Format: Variety
• Language: English
• Genres: Comedy
• Premiere date: 2020-06-26
• Final broadcast date listed: 2020-06-26
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: RTÉ ONE
• Network country: Ireland
• Typical episode runtime: 78 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 48842

Cast and credited roles

• Deirdre O'Kane — Host
• Nicky Byrne — Host
• Jennifer Zamparelli — Host
• Eoghan McDermott — Host
• Baz Ashmawy — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2020-06-26; final listed air date 2020-06-26; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

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