Sport Relief 2016 returns bigger and better than ever, with the night of fundraising fun set to start this Friday 18th March at 7pm on BBC1.

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From the return of Frank Spencer to Freddie Flintoff and Steve Redgrave going head-to-head in Clash of the Titans, it's set to be a packed night.

Here's the full run-down of the night's highlights. And don't forget to go to the Sport Relief website to donate.

7pm-8.30pm, BBC1: Gary Lineker and David Walliams kick off

The Match of the Day presenter joins up with Walliams to lead the show through the first hour and a half. Highlights include

8.30pm-10pm, BBC1: John Bishop, Davina McCall and Claudia Winkleman take over

The presenting relay race continues, while Walliams and Lineker take a breather.

  • Frank Spencer returns after almost 40 years for a brand new sketch featuring Olympic cycling legend Bradley Wiggins
  • Eddie Izzard (hopefully) finishes his 27 marathons in 27 days challenge, as the show heads to South Africa
  • Idris Elba joins in the Sport Relief fun as detective John Luther, and a cast of guest stars including Lenny Henry, Rio Ferdinand, David Haye and Denise Lewis.
  • Singer James Bay performs the Sport Relief single Running live.

10pm-10.35pm, BBC2

Change channel! Bishop, McCall and Winkleman keep the show running, with some special guests.

  • The story of James Corden's bid to become Fifa President is told in full
  • The inimitable Alan Partridge brings his sports broadcasting skills to the party
  • DJ Greg James reveals how he survived his epic 'Gregathlon' – five triathlons in five different cities in five days.

10.35pm-1am, BBC1: Greg James and Alesha Dixon go late into the night

Change back! The marathon doesn't stop as Greg and Alesha take charge for the final stretch.

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