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Prince William surprises Big Night In viewers with Blackadder sketch - and very risqué joke

Prince William made a surprise appearance on the BBC's The Big Night In tonight as he took part in a Blackadder sketch.

Tonight, Children In Need and Comic Relief teamed up for the first time to raise money for charity and celebrate unsung heroes amid the covid-19 crisis.

The Duke of Cambridge appeared alongside Stephen Fry for the comedy sketch.

During the tongue-in-cheek sketch, Prince William jokingly asked Stephen Fry for TV recommendations, admitting: "It's hell without EastEnders!"

Comedian Stephen Fry starred as Lord Melchett as he sat down to a Skype chat with Prince William.

Stephen asked him how the homeschooling was going, the prince admitted he might need some help.

Asking how his French was, Stephen replied with a long sentence in the language.

"I literally have no idea what you're talking about," Prince William replied drily.

He then went on to ask: "Have you seen anything good on TV? It's hell without EastEnders."

Stephen suggested Netflix's Tiger King, to which Prince William replied: "I tend to avoid anything about royalty."

The Duke of Cambridge went on to lead tonight's clap for carers with wife Kate Middleton and their children George, Charlotte and Louis.

Also part of tonight's star-studded is Peter Kay, who will make his first TV appearance in two years.

Matt Lucas and David Walliams will also reunite to bring back Little Britain for a one-off special after 17 years.

*Big Night In is available to watch on BBC iPlayer

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