To help Comic Relief celebrate its 40th birthday

Catherine Bohart is to host a new podcast for Comic Relief.

It’s My Party will feature guest celebrities planning their perfect birthday parties, sharing their dream guest lists,party playlists, dress codes, themes, and snack choices.

Guests on the 45-minute show  include Nish Kumar, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Lenny Henry, Gabrielle and Jameela Jamil. The first of the weekly episodes, which drops on March 12, features the Help I Sexted My Boss podcast duo of Jordan North and William Hanson.  

Bohart said: ‘I’m so excited for everyone to hear this podcast. I love our guests, I love parties, I love talking parties – the strategy, the planning, the rules, the themes – I love it all! 

‘Comic Relief was such a significant part of my childhood, I have such clear memories of those nights of television giving me a new perspective on such important things but also being so full of joy at the same time, so to be part of it all this year is meaningful and it feels really special. It also mean  that I can be really nosey with celebs in the name of Comic Relief, so, that’s nice!" 

The podcast celebrates Comic Relief’s 40th birthday.

The charity’s chief executive, Samir Patel, said: ‘This fun new podcast gives listeners a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the ultimate celebrity party plans, all while helping raise money for the incredible projects that change lives. 

‘We’re proud to carry on bringing people together through laughter and celebration, and we hope this series makes everyone feel good while supporting our mission to make a real difference.’

It will be available via Amazon Music and other podcast platforms.

• Chris Arnold’s The Worst Time Podcast is to end after 100 episodes. The show focusses on celebrities’ failures with comedy guests over the years including Paul Foot, Lucy Porter,  Stuart Goldsmith, Laura Lexx, Reginald D Hunter and Jordan Gray. The final episode, out later today, features Greg James and Shaun Keaveny. Arnold said: ‘Some of the stories that the guests have brought to the podcast have been hilarious and I'm very proud of the 100 episode back catalogue.I’ve just become a father so it feels like a good time to wrap it up.'

Published: 5 Mar 2025