Channel 4's O2 gala

Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross, Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Michael McIntyre and Omid Djalili are lined up to take part in a gig described as ‘the biggest live stand-up show in history’.

The mammoth gig will take place in London’s O2 Arena on March 30, and has been organised by Channel 4 in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

It will feature 20 names from the world of comedy, including Lee Evans, Rob Brydon, Ruth Jones, Jo Brand and Jack Dee, and will air on C4 the following month.

Channel 4 entertainment head Justin Gorman said: “From Peep Show to Chatty Man to The Inbetweeners – Channel 4 has impeccable comedy pedigree, and we’re incredibly proud of the talent we have on the channel.

‘We are very pleased that so many other comedians and celebrities are joining us for what we fully intend to be the comedy event of the year.’

Tickets went on sale this morning. Click here for tickets.

Published: 11 Feb 2010