
RTÉ Does Comic Relief (2020)
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...
Recent Episodes
Episode | Name | Airdate |
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S01E02 | Episode 2 | Jun 26, 2020 |
S01E01 | Episode 1 | Jun 26, 2020 |
Cast

Deirdre O'Kane

Nicky Byrne

Baz Ashmawy

Jennifer Zamparelli

Eoghan McDermott
Characters

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