Comic Relief co-founder Henry said that while Red Nose Day would naturally be “different” this year, laughter had “the power to connect people” in tough times.
The video, which has been shared exclusively with The Independent, is in keeping with the Red Nose Day 2021 theme of “Funny is Power”.
We know that when times are tough, laughter can really make a difference.”
Asking the question of “what is it to be human?”, Dench ponders the answer alongside footage of people from across the world at events such as music festivals and protests.