But, 40 years later, some are only just realising why people wear a red nose to celebrate the annual fundraising event. The noses, which change every year, have been donned by people for decades.

Noses are only available from Amazon — the official home of the Red Nose — and Comic Relief online. Each nose costs £2.50, while you can get a collector pack of five noses for £12, or a ...

Article continues below Yet, even after four decades, some are only now grasping the reason behind the iconic red nose worn during the annual fundraising event. These noses, which receive a new ...