Comedian Munya Chawawa attempts to become Brian Cox’s understudy in a special sketch for Red Nose Day 2025. The sketch, airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, sees Chawawa try to impress the Succession star with his unique take on Cox’s role in the play, The Score.
Here’s the Lowdown: Chawawa, known for his viral comedy and social commentary, will appear alongside Cox, famous for playing Logan Roy in Succession. The sketch revolves around Chawawa’s efforts to become Cox’s understudy in The Score, a play written by Oliver Cotton and directed by Trevor Nunn, in which Cox plays Johann Sebastian Bach.
What This Means Now: This is a comedic pairing of two very different performers for a good cause. The sketch is part of the Red Nose Day 2025 fundraising event, aiming to raise money to support various charitable initiatives in the UK and around the world.
The Bigger Picture: The sketch brings together a social media star and a veteran actor to raise awareness and funds for Red Nose Day. The event could help provide food, shelter, and safety for those in need, and support for families affected by conflict. The sketch airs as part of Red Nose Day 2025 on Friday, March 21, from 7 p.m. on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
