That's not skirting around the issue! David Walliams and footballer Peter Crouch drag-up as they recreate iconic Little Britain sketch in aid of Sport Relief 2016

By MailOnline Reporter

Published: 19:17 EST, 11 March 2016 | Updated: 21:42 EST, 11 March 2016

David Walliams certainly isn't averse to dressing up as a woman.

But football fans got quite a surprise when Peter Crouch joined the 44-year-old comedian as an honorary 'lady' in aid of Sports Relief 2016.

The pair stepped out in drag on Friday afternoon to launch the new drive for the annual charity, recreating David's iconic Little Britain sketch.

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We do ladies' things! David Walliams and Peter Crouch dressed up as 'ladies' for the new Sport Relief initiative, recreating fan favourite Little Britain scenes 

We do ladies' things! David Walliams and Peter Crouch dressed up as 'ladies' for the new Sport Relief initiative, recreating fan favourite Little Britain scenes 

Kitted-out in long, floral skirts, slip-on shoes and delicate blouses, the pair will surely raise plenty of laughs - as well as eyebrows - in their latest looks.

This included lashings of make-up and impressive, curly up 'dos', with Peter even brandishing an orange feathered fascinator. 

They capped the look with a pair of opaque tights for a truly maternal look. 

On yer bike! Kitted-out in long, floral skirts, slip-on shoes and delicate blouses, the pair will surely raise plenty of laughs - as well as eyebrows - in their latest look

On yer bike! Kitted-out in long, floral skirts, slip-on shoes and delicate blouses, the pair will surely raise plenty of laughs - as well as eyebrows - in their latest look

That's their goal! The men posed up a storm in their cute outfits as they launched the new fundraiser 

That's their goal! The men posed up a storm in their cute outfits as they launched the new fundraiser 

Blast from the past: The reprisal of Little Britain's Emily forms part of a special sketch that will be broadcast during the Sport Relief TV marathon on BBC1, Friday from 7pm

Blast from the past: The reprisal of Little Britain's Emily forms part of a special sketch that will be broadcast during the Sport Relief TV marathon on BBC1, Friday from 7pm

In the original sketches, Walliams - joined by his comedy partner Matt Lucas - plays Emily Howard, the world's most unconvincing transvestite. 

The reprisal of Little Britain's Emily forms part of a special sketch that will be broadcast during the Sport Relief TV marathon on BBC1, Friday from 7pm.

In it, the Stoke City striker learns he has been signed to play for the England women’s football team, but must learn to become 'a lady'. 

Walliams said: 'This is the return of a Little Britain character with Peter Crouch as you have never seen him before.'  

Money-raiser: The reprisal of Little Britain's Emily Howard forms part of a special sketch that will be broadcast during the Sport Relief TV marathon on BBC1, Friday from 7pm

Money-raiser: The reprisal of Little Britain's Emily Howard forms part of a special sketch that will be broadcast during the Sport Relief TV marathon on BBC1, Friday from 7pm

Nice legs, Petra! Unveiling the pair on Twitter, Walliams posted a shot with a caption which read: 'Miss Emily Howard & Miss Petra Crouch

Nice legs, Petra! Unveiling the pair on Twitter, Walliams posted a shot with a caption which read: 'Miss Emily Howard & Miss Petra Crouch

Unveiling the pair on Twitter, Walliams posted a shot with a caption which read: 'Miss Emily Howard & Miss Petra Crouch'.

Naturally, it was 'liked' hundreds of times and generated a slew of positive comments.

One fan wrote 'Oooooo!!! A couple of llllaaaaaaadies!' while anther added: 'David you look great and hilarious no matter what you wear'.

Too funny: In the clip the Stoke City striker learns he has been signed to play for the England women’s football team, but must learn to become 'a lady'

Too funny: In the clip the Stoke City striker learns he has been signed to play for the England women’s football team, but must learn to become 'a lady'

Teaching him the ropes: In character as Emily, Walliams helped Peter learn how to be more ladylike and refined while drinking tea

Teaching him the ropes: In character as Emily, Walliams helped Peter learn how to be more ladylike and refined while drinking tea

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