Idris Elba Helps Comic Relief Raise £30m

Idris Elba participated in Comic Relief fundraising activities, appearing in a sketch titled 'The Bank Job' alongside ITV This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

“- Published The Comic Relief fundraiser has raised £30m in a night of comedy and entertainment that saw an array of stars take part in sketches, live performances and fundraising challenges”

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The sketch was part of a larger fundraising effort that included various comedy performances and celebrity appearances.

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Elba's involvement was part of a broader initiative to raise money for Comic Relief, which supports programs tackling poverty and social injustice both in the UK and worldwide.

The charity was co-founded by comedian Sir Lenny Henry and Love Actually screenwriter Richard Curtis in 1985, with the first Red Nose Day in 1988 raising £15m.