About Red Nose Day 2011

Radio presenters from across the BBC, including Tony Blackburn and Jenni Murray, took part in an epic comedy showdown when Stand Up For Comic Relief made its return.

The six willing presenters showcased their three-minute stand-up routine in front of a live studio audience to vie for the votes of listeners at home.

Those taking part this year were Radio 1's Dev, Tony Blackburn from Radio 2, Tom Service from Radio 3, Jenni Murray from Radio 4, Tony Livesey from 5 live and Shaun Keaveny from 6 Music.

The wannabe comedians were teamed up with professional mentors and put through an intensive two-week training programme before performing their routines at The Comedy Store on 22nd February 2011.

Before the event, Tony Blackburn admitted he was a little nervous at the prospect: "I'm a great admirer of stand-up comics but I've never wanted to be one. I have a reputation for corny gags but on radio it takes ten seconds then I put a record on - I don't have to rely on getting a reaction. I'm petrified!"

Following a masterclass with Radio 4's Mark Thomas, the presenters were paired up with their mentors - Dev with Chris Ramsey, Tony Blackburn with Julian Clary, Tom Service with Sandi Toksvig, Jenni Murray with Mark Steel, Tony Livesey with Justin Moorhouse and Shaun Keaveny with Miles Jupp.

The winner will be announced across all the BBC Radio networks on Red Nose Day.