David Walliams is to take over the role of Editor for a special Sport Relief edition of The Independent and and its sister title i, published March 23.

Both issues will have contributions from a range of celebrities including Alan Carr, Rob Brydon, Dermot O'Leary and Nick Frost, as well as an exclusive photo shoot with Lara Stone and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Proceeds from sales will go to Sport Relief.