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First aired: March 7, 2003 Runtime: 60 min Rating: 10.0/10

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If you're browsing genre shows, Comic Relief Does Fame Academy (2003) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring John Thomson, Dawn Steele, and Will Mellor, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 10.0/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.

Comic Relief Does Fame Academy (2003)

Score 10

First aired: March 7, 2003 Runtime: 60 min Networks: BBC One

Cast: John Thomson, Dawn Steele, Will Mellor, Tricia Penrose, Adrian Edmondson, Jon Culshaw

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.