Comic Relief Does Fame Academy (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2003, Comic Relief Does Fame Academy is a notable series.
What it’s about. Comic Relief Does Fame Academy is a spin-off of the original Fame Academy show where celebrities sing as students of the Academy. The programme was launched in 2003 to help raise money for the charities supported by Comic Relief, with the final of the show occurring on Red Nose Day. Coverage of the show was widely shown on BBC One, BBC Three, BBC Prime and the CBBC Channel. Many consider the celebrity version of the show to be far more successful than its predecessor. The Comic Relief series returned in 2005 and again in March 2007. It was announced by the BBC that Cat Deeley would not return because she was hosting So You Think You Can Dance. However, Patrick Kielty returned with co-host and host of the former spin-off show Claudia Winkleman.
Who’s in it. Comic Relief Does Fame Academy stars John Thomson, Dawn Steele, Will Mellor and Tricia Penrose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Comic Relief Does Fame Academy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comic Relief Does Fame Academy page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comic Relief Does Fame Academy (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Comic Relief Does Fame Academy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Comic Relief Does Fame Academy worth watching?
- Comic Relief Does Fame Academy holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Comic Relief Does Fame Academy?
- Comic Relief Does Fame Academy stars John Thomson, Dawn Steele, Will Mellor, Tricia Penrose and Adrian Edmondson.
- When was Comic Relief Does Fame Academy released?
- Comic Relief Does Fame Academy was released in 2003.