The First Red Nose Day was held on Friday 5 February 1988 with the slogan: "The Plain Red Nose", and raised £15 million

First segment, hosted by Jonathan Ross: Jack Dee stands on pole 55 feet above Television Centre. Gareth Gates and the cast of The Kumars at No. 42 sing ""Spirit in the Sky."" Westlife sings. Vanessa Feltz serenades Jack Dee. Second segment, hosted by Lenny Henry and Ant & Dec. Ms. Dynamite sings. Kym Ryder and Jack Ryder appear on Mr. & Mesmorised. Third segment, hosted by Vic & Bob: A tribute to Jim Rockford. Fourth segment, hosted by Jonathan Ross: Unseen footage of the Martin Bashir/Michael Jackson interview (""Lying to Michael Jackson""). Kevin Not Perry. Coldplay perform. Ricky Gervais's Video Diary. Keith Barret on marriage. Fifth segment, hosted by Graham Norton: Ali G interview Boutros-Boutros Ghali. Graham's hair gods makeover audience members. Nina Conti performs. Sixth segment: Adam & Joe's Comedy Masterclass. Special episodes: French & Saunders, EastEnders, Celebrity Driving School, Fame Academy, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, University Challenge, Streetmate, Smack the Pony, Bla

The Top Gear boys mix the usual elements of Top Gear with Top of the Pops, the music chart show that was cancelled in 2006. Featuring performances from Lethal Bizzle, Travis, Supergrass and McFly.