Kiri Pritchard-Mclean, Russell Howard and Nish Kumar attempt record for biggest virtual pub quiz

Kiri Pritchard-Mclean, Russell Howard, Nish Kumar and Joel Dommett are among the stars attempting to set the record for the biggest ever pub quiz for charity this Friday.

From 8pm on May 1, comedy fans can join "Covid Arms Landlady" and stand-up star Pritchard-Mclean as she attempts a Guinness World Record for the most users ever to visit a virtual pub.

Marcus Brigstocke, Rachel Parris, Lucy Beaumont, Jenny Ryan and Suzi Ruffel are also involved in the event, which is raising money for pubs and the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus appeal. Fans can head here to donate to the cause.

There’ll be more special guests throughout the night to help guide guests through music rounds, ask quick-fire questions and to dish out prizes.

Guinness World Records Editor in Chief Craig Glenday said: “Any initiative that keeps as many of us indoors as possible right now is worth celebrating, so fingers crossed for a record-breaking knees up.

“The next best thing to a night out with your mates is a night in with your mates – and let's face it, when are you ever going to get the chance again to share a drink with so many celebs in the same pub?”

There have been plenty of virtual pub quizzes taking place through the lockdown, but none quite as big as this.

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