Red Nose Day traditionally sees people being encouraged to “do something funny for money” in aid of the charity appeal, which supports good causes in the UK and around the world.
Here we take a look back in the Reporter Series archive at photos showing fundraising activities in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen over the years.
BBC One will be broadcasting a three-hour Comic Relief fundraising programme tonight (Friday) at 7pm featuring a host of TV stars and comedians.
For more information and how to donate to this year’s appeal, visit https://www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday/
1. Red Nose Day
Pupils at St. Peter's Junior School, Birstall, got into the swing of Red Nose Day in 2005. Pictured left to right are, front row, Kieran Cockroft (9), Robyn Haynes (5) and Corey Hall (10) and, back row, Rebecca Watson (11) Photo: Keith Lawson
2. Red Nose Day
Lindsey Blanchflower (left) and Carol Wigglesworth with little ones (left to right) James Haigh, Thomas Heald, Daniel Ford and Leah Eddon having some fun on Red Nose Day at Asquith Nursery in 2005 Photo: Keith Lawson
3. Red Nose Day
Ellie Batty, Jodie Ramsden and Billy Wells helped raise funds for Red Nose Day in the afternoon nursery class at Battyeford School in 2005 Photo: John Chambers
4. Red Nose Day
Susan Heeley, who was leaving her post as cook at Hanging Heaton School after thirteen years, with pupils at the school who performed to mark Red Nose Day in 2005 Photo: John Chambers