Here’s a great selection of Comic Relief pictures from in and around Portsmouth during the noughties. Whether it’s headteachers getting gunged, pub managers being locked in a cage for 24 hours, or fitness endurance tasks, there are plenty of shots to raise a smile.
And there also a fair few pictures of the Royal Navy doing its bit for charity. So while the country prepares for one of its regular fundraising bonanzas tonight, feel free to settle down and turn the clock back 20 years with our gallery. See if you can spot anyone you recognise.

9. Needs a shower!
Head teacher Tony Markham got gunged at Herne Junior School, Petersfield in 2007 | News/Graham Garvey

10. Gloves are on
From left, ET(WE) Andrew Barrie, 20, from Middlesbrough, LPTI Kev Green, 29, from Edinburgh, centre and AET Nathan Daubney, 26, from Lincoln, who took part in a navy bosing contest for Comic Relief in 2007 | LA(PHOT) Darby Allen Photo: LA(PHOT) Darby Allen


12. No sleep
Sarisbury Youth Theatre Company members had a 24-hour sponsored "Stay Awake" at Sarisbury Community Centre, Sarisbury Green in 2005 | The News/Michael Scaddan

