BBC blunder forces Brits to choose between events

A scheduling error by the BBC will cause Comic Relief's 40th annual Red Nose Day telethon to air at the same time as the England World Cup Qualifier on March 21. The telethon will run from 7 PM to 10 PM on BBC One. This overlap may lead to a significant drop in viewership for Comic Relief, potentially reducing donations by up to 50%. Last year, the charity raised £38 million, a decline from previous years. The telethon features various hosts and aims to raise funds for urgent issues in the UK and worldwide. The charity has faced challenges due to the ongoing cost of living crisis.