Comic Relief
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In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 2 November
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Comic Relief to end ‘white saviour’ celebrity trips to Africa
Speed Read Charity’s appeal videos described by critics as ‘poverty porn’ and ‘devoid of dignity’
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Comic Relief donations plummet by £8m
Speed Read Red Nose Day appeal also suffers declining ratings in the wake of ‘white saviour’ row
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Is Comic Relief actually poverty porn?
In Depth Spat between Labour MP David Lammy and BBC documentary-maker Stacey Dooley reignites debate over stereotypes
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Comic Relief 2015: 'it's going to blow everyone's socks off'
In Depth The biggest names in showbiz join forces to fight poverty and inequality – but how did Red Nose Day start?
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Comic Relief bishop tops Lady Gaga on Ofcom complaint list
Speed Read Rowan Atkinson sketch in which One Direction are compared to Jesus's disciples draws 487 complaints
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