The stars of the hit BBC drama Vigil are to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox tonight, Channel 4 has announced.
Suranne Jones and Adam James will be included in this special episode, which forms part of Channel 4's Stand Up to Cancer event. Other stars confirmed to appear in the Celebrity Gogglebox special include: Graham Norton, Michelle Visage, Aisling Bea, Rob Delaney, Michael Sheen and his partner Anna Lundberg, and Matt Lucas and his mum Diana.
Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips completes the lineup, appearing alongside the musician Aitch.
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Suranne Jones said: “Cancer affects way too many of us and the work being done by the Stand Up to Cancer campaign is incredible, so Adam and I are delighted to be involved.”
Adam James, meanwhile, commented: “As a longstanding fan of the show, I am thrilled to be joining the esteemed list of Stand Up to Cancer Goggleboxers alongside the marvellous Suranne. With one in two of us developing cancer in our lifetime, it’s so important for us to all join together raising vital funds and really make a difference.”
Stand Up to Cancer launched in the UK in 2012. A joint venture from Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK, the fundraising drive raises money each year to help fund new research into fighting cancer. It has raised some £84 million to date.
Gogglebox: Celebrity Special for Stand Up to Cancer airs on Channel 4 on Friday 15th October at 8.30pm.
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