Comic Relief Zero
Comic Relief Zero

Comic Relief Zero

2013Movie50 minEnglish

So, what’s the deal with Comic Relief Zero!? Sit down and shut up, so we can tell you! But seriously folks, sit down and shut up, because those dumb-faced, giggle-grabbin’ goof-troupers at Everything Is Terrible! are dishing out a stand-up comedy special! This special is the opposite of special; featuring today’s hottest ventriloquists, racists, prop comics, sexists, impersonators, homophobes, and talk show hosts in their hate-filled prime! Are you oppressed and underrepresented in society? Well then, watch out! Let’s pull back the banana peel and take a head-first descent into the brick wall of our own mind! Take my life... please!

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Director: Various (as it is a charity telethon)Genres: Comedy, Charity, Telethon

Plot Summary

Comic Relief Zero was a special television event broadcast in the UK to raise money for the Comic Relief charity. It featured a compilation of sketches, stand-up comedy, music performances, and celebrity appeals aimed at encouraging viewers to donate and support various charitable causes. The program highlighted the ongoing efforts of Comic Relief to alleviate poverty and suffering both in the UK and internationally.

Critical Reception

As a charity telethon, critical reviews often focused on the success of fundraising efforts and the overall entertainment value of the compiled content rather than traditional cinematic merit. Audiences generally responded positively to the blend of humor and heartfelt appeals, with the event being seen as a successful continuation of the Comic Relief tradition.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ability to bring together a wide range of comedic talent for a good cause.
  • Noted for its mix of humor, celebrity involvement, and impactful charity appeals.
  • Generally seen as a successful and entertaining fundraising broadcast.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this particular broadcast is not readily available, but the Comic Relief telethons historically receive strong audience support for their charitable mission and entertainment.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as it is a charity broadcast)

Fun Fact

Comic Relief's first ever Red Nose Day telethon was in 1988, and it has since become a major national event in the UK, raising hundreds of millions of pounds for charity.

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