Episode 1

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Episode 1 of 5

Duration: 35 minutes

David Walliams brings his love of tough endurance challenges to his day job when he takes on the role of anchoring the UK's first ever 24-hour panel show for Red Nose Day.

In this five part series, BBC Three presents the highlights from this epic comedy event, following David as he switches between the roles of host, team captain and panellist, along with some other surprising challenges. The marathon 24-hour challenge celebrates some of the most famous and best loved panel shows from TV and radio.

Joining David across the 24 hours are David Tennant, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry and Miranda Hart to name a few. Each programme will feature a rounds from current panel shows and popular classics, including Have I Got News for You, Just a Minute, Mastermind, Never Mind the Buzzcocks - and for one night only the return of favourites Blankety Blank, Whose Line Is It Anyway and The Generation Game.

With 24 hours, a host of different formats, a whole heap of funny people and absolutely no sleep - has your laughing gear got what it takes to keep up? Don't miss out - come and join the fun.

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    Final preparations

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    Radio 4’s classic show returns to the small screen, giving fans the chance to see host Nicholas Parsons in action alongside guests including Shelia Hancock, Tony Hawks, Lee Mack and of course David Walliams.

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  • Web Exclusive: Accidentally Hitting Mark Owen

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    Would I Lie To You team captain Lee Mack uses David Walliams and Claudia Winkleman to re-enact the moment when he accidentally hit Mark Owen in the face.

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  • BBC TV Blog: 24 Hour Panel People: We did it!

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    Read and comment on Andy's post on the BBC TV blog

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David Walliams

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