Dame Mary Berry reveals she is ‘delighted’ to support Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day as she joins Angela Scanlon, Judi Love, and more

Dame Mary Berry revealed she is ‘delighted’ to support Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day as she joined a stellar slew of celebrities.

The former Great British Bake Off, 89, star will be wearing new Red Nose Day aprons to support the fundraising.

She is set to join the likes of Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh, comedian Judi Love, radio and TV host Anita Rani and TV presenter Angela Scanlon in promoting the aprons.

The aprons are currently being sold in Homesense and TK Maxx, with part of proceeds going to the children’s charity.

Speaking about the initiative, Dame Mary said: ‘I was delighted to be asked to team up with Homesense and Comic Relief on this year’s Red Nose Day homeware line-up – these aprons are super quality and lovely designs.

‘What’s more, the money raised from the sales of these aprons is helping change the lives of those who need it most, both here in the UK and around the world.

Dame Mary Berry revealed she is ‘delighted’ to support Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day as she joined a stellar slew of celebrities

She is set to join the likes of Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh, comedian Judi Love, radio and TV host Anita Rani and TV presenter Angela Scanlon (pictured) in promoting the aprons 

‘So dash to the shops and buy your apron, cook up some treats, the aprons make wonderful gifts too, happy baking.’

Samir Patel, chief executive of Comic Relief, said: ‘We’re so excited to be taking a trip down memory lane and bringing back some of our most iconic designs that celebrate 20 years of creativity and collaboration.

‘True to the spirit of Comic Relief, these t-shirts, sweatshirts, aprons and homeware range will not only bring a dose of joy and nostalgia to families across the country, but also raise vital funds to help change lives, both here in the UK and across the world.

‘We’re incredibly thankful to TK Maxx, Homesense and all those who get involved in Red Nose Day year after year.

‘Your unwavering generosity has helped raise millions that continue to make a huge difference to the lives of so many.’

The charity supports organisations in the UK and around the world which support children and young people by helping to put food on their plates, roofs over their heads, keep them safe and support families impacted by conflict and climate change.

Designs for the aprons are based on previous collaborations with Aardman, Charlie Mackesy, Disney, Mr Men and Little Miss, Peter Blake, Rachel Joy and Rankin.

The aprons cost £12.99 each with at least £5 from each sale going to Comic Relief, while a homeware range that includes tote bags, notebooks, water bottles, pouches and mugs is priced from £4.99 to £9.99, with at least £1.50 going to Comic Relief.

Also joining the A-listers for the charity project is Girls Aloud alum Kimberley Walsh

Speaking about the initiative, Dame Mary said: ‘I was delighted to be asked to team up with Homesense and Comic Relief on this year’s Red Nose Day homeware line-up’

Earlier in December, Mary made an emotional plea as she revealed that the most important time to contact anyone bereaved is several weeks after the funeral.

The star said her plea came from the experience of losing her son William in 1989 when he was killed in a car accident at the age of 19.

Speaking to MailOnline, Mary said it is vital to continue support for friends and relatives at a time when they may be hit hardest and feeling most lonely.

Mary said that the best time to do this is in the weeks after the funeral, and said bringing food round or taking them out to do something they enjoy.  

‘I think I learned when we lost William how important it is to communicate or to talk with people who have lost one of their great family (members) or a friend,’ she said.

‘And not to walk down the street and cross to the other side of the road, but to go and just say something and try and remember something, a situation that you remember – how skilful they were, and what they won here – to get them to talk.’

Red Nose Day takes place on Friday March 21 with the merchandise also available online at tkmaxx.com and comicrelief.com/shop.