Chris Ramsey on preparing for Children In Need

Chris Ramsey has revealed his tips for not blurting out an expletive on live TV.

As the comedian prepares to co-host the BBC’s Children In Need telethon on Friday night, he told how he prepares for such occasions.

‘I scream all of my swear word allocation for the day into a pillow in the hotel before the show,’ he said, before ‘having a cuppa, maybe a banana and make sure I know where to stand’.

And he also had a tip for fellow stand-up Jason Manford, who is joining the BBC presenting team for the first time this year: ‘Water proof make up… It gets emotional.’

Manford said that although he was used to live TV – as well as performing comedy live every night of the week – he had got some tips from his compadre in comedy.

‘Chris Ramsey rang me and said it's a long night, wear comfy shoes,’ he said. ‘He also said the accumulator at the end of the night, when you find out the money you've made is one of the most exciting things in all of television.’

The show kicks off a 7pm on BBC One. You can donate by calling 0345 7 33 22 33 or visiting the BBC Children in Need website. 

Published: 14 Nov 2022