Lauren made an appearance during the BBC's Comic Relief telethon in March 2005.

The Irish boyband Boyzone recorded a cover version for the 1999 Comic Relief telethon, shortening the title to "When The Going Gets Tough".

The Meldrews returned several months later in a sketch for the Comic Relief telethon held on 16 March 2001.

Black and white buddy stars - Billy Crystal, Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg - are co-hosts for HBO's annual "Comic Relief" telethon.

Lewis suggested Cook team with Moore for the U.S. Comic Relief telethon for the homeless.

The co-producer for that year's Comic Relief telethon was Moffat's then-new wife, Sue Vertue.

Kevin Kennedy appeared in character as Curly on University Challenge Challenges Coronation Street, a special edition of University Challenge produced for the 1997 Comic Relief telethon.

The group also performed the song live during the Comic Relief telethon on 15 March 2013.

Prior to the film's release, a new and exclusive Mr. Bean sketch was broadcast on the Comic Relief telethon on BBC One on 16 March 2007.

He also performed this song on BBC's Comic Relief telethon in 1993, and in 2006 alongside his hosting duties on an edition of Saturday Night Live.