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Comic Relief viewers stunned as Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd make a surprise appearance during Red Nose Day celebrations

Comic Relief on Friday night saw Hollywood actors Julia Roberts, 56, and Paul Rudd, 54, appear in the show via video link.

There will also be tributes to Sir Lenny from singer Jerub, while the cast of spoof comedy series W1A - including Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville and Spaced actress Jessica Hynes - will reunite on the night to search for a new host. This year's edition also saw Hollywood actors including Julia Roberts, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant and Liam Neeson make an special appearance to argue among each other to be named the most famous in a comedy sketch for the fundraising programme. Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Catherine Tate also provided entertainment on the night while pop rock band McFly will open the show with a medley of some of the most-loved Comic Relief singles from the last few years.

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