Chadderton actress suranne jones is lending her voice to a domestic abuse awareness film that uses anonymised words from female survivors. The short piece will be shown during the Red Nose Day live broadcast and features fellow actors Adjoa Andoh and Helen George.
Suranne Jones, Adjoa Andoh and Helen George lend voices
The film brings together actors Suranne Jones, Adjoa Andoh and Helen George to recite anonymised testimony from women who experienced domestic abuse. The project uses direct, anonymised words from female survivors supported by Refuge, the UK’s largest domestic abuse organisation, and aims to put lived experience at the centre of the campaign.
Broadcast plans and platforms
The film will be broadcast during the live Red Nose Day show from MediaCityUK in Salford, airing on iPlayer and One from 7: 00 pm ET on March 20. For the first time, it will also be streamed on the ’s official YouTube channel.
Support, testimonies and the message behind the film
Adjoa Andoh said: “Guilt, shame and fear are feelings many survivors of domestic abuse wrestle with, as we heard in the real-life stories that Suranne, Helen and I recounted. It was an honour to be involved with Comic Relief and speak about the life-transforming work it supports so that these courageous survivors can go forward into lives that are safer, kinder and more hopeful of the positive futures they deserve. If you’re able to, please donate what you can this Red Nose Day. Your donation could be a part of helping someone reach the critical support they need, when they feel most alone and when it matters most – thank you. “
The stories featured in the film are from survivors supported by Refuge, which runs the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and provides confidential, non-judgemental support around the clock phone, email and its website. Catherine Muge, director of funding at Comic Relief, said: “Across the world, one in three women will experience gender‑based violence in their lifetime. At a time when safety is feeling increasingly fragile for so many, we are deeply grateful to the women involved in this film for their courage in sharing their stories. These conversations are essential, we need to confront the reality of an issue affecting women across the country, every single day. This Red Nose Day, a £10 donation could help answer a call to a domestic abuse helpline, offering vital support to someone worried about their own safety or that of someone they know. With your support, Comic Relief can continue funding brilliant organisations that are working tirelessly to help women live free from fear and harm here in the UK and around the world. “
Refuge CEO Gemma Sherrington said: “Survivors’ lived experience informs all of our work at Refuge and we are pleased to be working with Comic Relief to share direct testimonials from some of the courageous women we have supported. By sharing their stories we’re sending a clear message to survivors of domestic abuse – you are not alone, Refuge is here for you, we will listen and we will believe you. “
Next steps for viewers
The film will air as part of the live Red Nose Day programming on March 20, offering viewers a chance to hear anonymised survivor testimony and to support organisations working on domestic abuse through donations during the broadcast.
