COMEDY pals Peter Kay and Paddy McGuinness will be back together on screen for the BBC's Big Night In.

The collaboration between BBC Children In Need and Comic Relief will celebrate the British public’s community spirit and resilience, while offering a programme of light entertainment.

Paddy is today revealed as one of the five hosts for the show alongside Matt Baker, Zoe Ball, Sir Lenny Henry and Davina McCall.

They join Bolton comic Peter as well as Catherine Tate and Gary Barlow, who were previously announced as guests on the charity broadcast.

Money raised will be split equally between the two charities to provide support to local projects and programmes across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sir Lenny said: “I’ve been part of the Comic Relief family for years, and at times like these it’s so important we all come together to support one another, which is why we’ve joined forces with BBC Children in Need for The Big Night In.

“We want to shine a light on the amazing things communities are doing and keep you entertained whilst you can’t leave your homes.

“Both charities will be supporting a huge number of smaller charities and projects that will be protecting the most vulnerable people in society, so it’s going to be a brilliant night for a great cause.”

Top Gear host Paddy thanked “all the amazing key workers out there and our fantastic NHS”.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe said: “We are always so blown away by folks’ generosity each year supporting Comic Relief and Children In Need and now during these extraordinary times more than ever people in our communities are in need of our love and support."

The evening will include prize giveaways, live music performances from artists at home, and a series of celebrity appearances.

The show will be broadcast on BBC One on Thursday April 23 between 7pm and 10pm.