Comedy
Station:
Channel 4 (UK)
Status:
Running
Start:
2012-10-19
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In 2012, Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK joined forces to launch Stand Up to Cancer in the UK, to accelerate life-saving cancer research. Led by the brightest stars in film, TV and music, it was the most successful charity fundraiser on UK commercial TV in its first year - ever.Following on from that, the campaign has now raised over £23.8 million. The money raised so far has been spent funding clinical trials, which aim to improve survival rates and bring breakthroughs in labs to the patients who need them. Over 9,000 people have, or are about to benefit from these cutting edge trials, and this is still only the beginning.
There is no Next Episode of Stand Up to Cancer planned.
S2023E1 - Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck
The comedian documents his life living with head and neck cancer over the course of 18 months, from diagnosis, through initial surgery, to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. On top of everything he's dealing with, Rhod undertakes a personal challenge, not only to raise awareness of his condition and how it can be prevented in the future, but also to raise funds for the cancer hospital that played a pivotal role in saving his life.
Air Date: 30 Oct 2023 16:00 (CDT)
S2023E2 - The Takeover
Live from London, Davina McCall, Adam Hills, Joe Lycett and Munya Chawawa kick off the charity's eighth televised fundraising special. Together, they'll take over London's awe-inspiring Francis Crick Institute, a renowned hub for pioneering biomedical research, to celebrate the staggering breakthroughs in cancer research made possible by public donations. Hilarious comedy talent and celebrity supporters of the campaign join forces to bang the drum for SU2C, and the Prince of Wales pays a heartfelt tribute to 'Bowelbabe', the late Deborah James.
Air Date: 03 Nov 2023 14:00 (CDT)
S2023E3 - The Comedy Roast for SU2C
Rhod Gilbert is joined by a who's who of British comedy for a one-of-a-kind charity gala, to tell cancer in no uncertain terms that it will not have the last laugh. Contributors include John Bishop, Greg Davies, Charlotte Ritchie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Gemma Arterton, Prue Leith, Jordan Gray, Cush Jumbo, The Vivienne, Danny Beard, Joel Dommett, Davina McCall, Adam Hills, Joe Lycett and Munya Chawawa.
Air Date: 03 Nov 2023 17:00 (CDT)