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zondag 25 maart 2012

Sport Relief raises over £50 million as night closes

Sport Relief raises over £50 million as night closes

Over £50 million has been raised for this year's Sport Relief so far.

Last night's (March 23) telethon closed with a grand total of £50,447,197 of donated money, smashing the last total of £29,323,818.

David Walliams's 'Big Swim' and John Bishop's 'Hell' marathon have attracted increased awareness, with Bishop's triumph raising £3.5m alone for the charity appeal this year.

Fearne Cotton said after the announcement: "What an amazing, stunning total. We always hope to beat the previous amount, but to do it so spectacularly is just incredible.

"Huge thanks to the British public who, once again, have shown enormous generosity to help those in need."

Friday night's BBC One show featured special mini-episodes of Miranda and Outnumbered, as well as a Benidorm/Britain's Got Talent crossover starring Simon Cowell.