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He's already climbed Kilimanjaro, but now BBC Radio 1's Chris Moyles is set to mount a new challenge – but this time it's to stay awake for more than 37 hours, as he attempts to break the record for the station's longest show in history, all in aid of Red Nose Day*.

The record which currently stands at 37 hours was set by Simon Mayo for Comic Relief in 1999, and from 6.30am on Wednesday 16 March, Chris, accompanied by his sidekick Comedy Dave, will attempt to smash the record – with support and encouragement from fellow Radio 1 DJs and celebrity guests along the way as they get more and more tired.

Throughout the record-breaking attempt the duo have to present each show in the schedule with the regular DJ as a guest, so Chris and Dave will be broadcasting with the likes of Fearne Cotton and Scott Mills through to the late night specialist DJs including Nick Grimshaw and Benji B which will be a completely new experience for them both!

Chris and Dave are aiming to break Simon Mayo's record at 7.30pm on Thursday 17 March.

The record attempt will also be broadcast live in-vision on digital TV via the Red Button and online at bbc.co.uk/radio 1.

Each hour that Chris and Dave are on air they will be entitled to a five-minute break which they can either take each hour or save up to earn a longer sleep later on.

Chris Moyles says: "In 2009 I broke the record for being the longest-serving Breakfast DJ on Radio 1, so I thought, why not go for broadcasting the longest radio show on Radio 1 too! Of course I'm worried about what the lack of sleep will do to me, but the pain will be worth it if we can raise a fortune for Comic Relief."

Comedy Dave adds: "I'd love to say I'm really excited about it, but every time we talk about the project I feel tired and start yawning!!"

Andy Parfitt, Controller, BBC Radio 1, says: "Last week Radio 1 listeners raised over £500,000 for Red Nose Day – once again our listeners have been amazingly generous. Time and time again they surpass our expectations and I know they'll get behind Chris and Dave as they embark on this amazing challenge."

BBC Radio 1 is available on FM, digital TV and online at bbc.co.uk/radio1.

Notes to Editors
Broadcast Schedule for BBC Radio 1's Longest Show Ever... with Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave for Comic Relief

Wednesday 16 March

6.30am – 10.00am The Chris Moyles Show
10.00am-1.00pm Fearne Cotton
1.00pm-3.30pm Greg James
3.30pm-4.00pm The Official Chart Update with Greg James
4.00pm-7.00pm Scott Mills
7.00pm-9.00pm Mistajam
9.00pm-10.00pm Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave 10.00pm-12.00am Nick Grimshaw

Thursday 17 March

12.00am-2.00am Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave
2.00am-4.00am Benji B
4.00am-6.30am Dev
6.30am-10.00am Chris Moyles Show
10.00am-1.00pm Fearne Cotton
1.00pm-4.00pm Greg James
4.00pm-7.00pm Scott Mills
7.00pm-9.00pm Mistajam

In October 2009 Chris became the longest-serving breakfast DJ on BBC Radio 1.

On TV and online

The record-breaking attempt will be broadcast live in-vision on digital TV and online. Freeview, freesat, Sky and Virgin Media viewers will be able to follow the action on their TV via the Red Button. Online viewers can watch at bbc.co.uk/radio1.

In 2009, over £3.5 million was raised for Comic Relief when Chris Moyles, Fearne Cotton and seven other celebrities climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

About Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day 2011 is heading your way on Friday 18 March when the great British public will once again be asked to Do Something Funny for Money. To join in the fun go to http://www.rednoseday.com and find out how you can get involved.

By raising cash this Red Nose Day, you're helping to change lives forever. That's because Comic Relief spends all the money raised by the public to give extremely vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the UK and Africa a helping hand to turn their lives around.

Comic Relief was launched on Christmas Day in 1985, live on BBC One. At that time, a devastating famine was crippling Ethiopia and something had to be done. That something was Comic Relief. The idea was simple – Comic Relief would make the public laugh while they raised money to help people in desperate need. Before too long, Red Nose Day was created and the first ever event in 1988 raised a staggering £15m.

To date, 12 Red Nose Days have raised more than £500m. That money has helped, and is helping, to support people and communities in dire need both in the UK and Africa.

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