Is RTÉ Does Comic Relief coming back?
RTÉ Does Comic Relief (2020–2020) — comedy on RTÉ ONE
About RTÉ Does Comic Relief
RTÉ Does Comic Relief aired its final episode on June 26, 2020, on RTÉ ONE. The show was a special charity event that brought together Irish comedians and entertainers to raise funds for the Irish charity sector during the Covid-19 crisis.
It was a comedy variety program hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli, Eoghan McDermott, and Baz Ashmawy. The event featured performances, contributions, and showbiz reunions from a wide range of Irish and international celebrities, including Dara O'Briain, Hozier, Amy Huberman, Chris O'Dowd, Paul Mescal, Saoirse Ronan, and many others. The show aimed to entertain viewers while supporting charitable causes.
The program was part of a one-season series that consisted of two episodes, each approximately 78 minutes long. The event was broadcast on a single day in June 2020, serving as a notable charity telethon in Ireland.