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The cast of comedy series W1A will reunite in a Red Nose Day sketch in a bid to find Sir Lenny Henry’s replacement.
The show, which started in 2014 to poke fun at the inner workings of the BBC and last aired seven years ago, will return as part of Comic Relief’s funding appeal.
Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville will return to play hapless Ian Fletcher, the BBC’s fictional head of securities.
Also returning to the spoof documentary are Spaced actress Jessica Hynes as Siobhan Sharpe, Mr Bates vs The Post Office star Monica Dolan as Tracey Pritchard and Fleabag actor Hugh Skinner as Will the intern.
The team will interview special guests including Olympian Sir Mo Farah, comedian and actor Tom Davis, Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley and Welsh singer Wynne Evans, to find the new host of Red Nose Day in the sketch. comedy.
The cast of comedy series W1A will reunite for a Red Nose Day sketch in March in a bid to find Sir Lenny Henry’s replacement.
Earlier this year, Sir Lenny revealed that he will step down as presenter of the Comic Relief telethon after this year’s special.
Sir Lenny announced in January that he would step down to become life president of Comic Relief and see someone else take his place.
The comedian and actor said: ‘How dare they replace me? I’m just kidding, I’m flattered that the amazing team at W1A got together again to make this sketch a reality.
“It’s hilarious and the guest stars are absolutely brilliant too.”
Last year, Doctor Who star David Tennant hosted the charity fundraiser and showed a short sketch of Sir Lenny.
Also appearing in the W1A sketch are ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly, Children in Need’s Pudsey Bear, BBC cartoon character Bluey, singer Chesney Hawkes and TV personality Rustie Lee.
In the parody, Sir Lenny is “late for his meeting” and meets some of the celebrities.
Sir Mo said: ‘I’ve watched Comic Relief for many years and I think it’s amazing. It’s about laughing but for a good cause.
“I knew a little about the character, but when I arrived and saw the suit, I knew instantly that I wanted to be a part of this sketch and I couldn’t wait to participate.
W1A began poking fun at the inner workings of the BBC in 2014 and will return as part of Comic Relief’s fundraising appeal.
Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville will return to play hapless Ian Fletcher, the BBC’s fictional head of securities.
In the sketch, the team will interview special guests including Olympian Sir Mo Farah, comedian and actor Tom Davis, Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley and Welsh singer Wynne Evans.
Last year, Doctor Who star David Tennant (pictured left) hosted the charity fundraiser and showed a short sketch of Sir Lenny (pictured right).
A host of stars are set to host Comic Relief this year, including comedian Romesh Ranganathan, Love Island presenter Maya Jama and podcaster Rosie Ramsey (pictured).
‘I loved acting and the team made it really easy and fun for me. Who knows, maybe this character could be Sir Lenny’s replacement.
Sir Lenny, who co-founded the charity in 1985 with Love Actually screenwriter Richard Curtis and has hosted the show for almost four decades, will return to the main bill on March 15 to host the telethon.
The Masked Singer UK stars Joel Dommett and Davina McCall, former Take Me Out host Paddy McGuiness, comedian Romesh Ranganathan, Tennant, Love Island host Maya Jama and podcaster Rosie Ramsey are also among the 2024 hosts .
The full sketch will air as part of Red Nose Day on BBC One on March 15 from 7pm.