The waiting's over and the fundraising fun begins: Matt Lucas, Rowan Atkinson, Dawn French and Sir Elton John are among stars of the 20th anniversary charity bonanza, which aims to raise millions for those in need in the UK and in the world's poorest countries.
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Jonathan Ross hosts as Jools Holland 's orchestra celebrates the tenth Red Nose Night and the 20th anniversary of Comic Relief. Harry Hill looks at the past 12 months on TV and Ant & Dec put victims through a "Shepherd's Bush Tucker Trial".
7.30 The remaining Fame Academy students sing in the semi-final. Dick and Dom are joined by Sara Cox and Rupert Grint for Pro-Celebrity Bogies, McFly play pop and the My Family cast end up in bed with Dermot Murnaghan, Anthony Head and Nell McAndrew.
8.00 Rowan Atkinson, Rachel Stevens, Jim Broadbent, Simon Pegg, Mackenzie Crook and Tony Robinson star in the blockbuster Spider-Plant Man. Plus fun with Peter Kay, Davina McCall and Jack Dee. 8.30 George Michael stars in one of a new batch of Little Britain sketches, while Friends is revived by Alistair McGowan and Ronnie Ancona.
9.00 Antiques Roadshow comes to Dibley in a Vicar of Dibley special. Plus the climax of Spider-Plant Man and, live in the studio, the final of Fame Academy.
During the news, the fun continues on BBC2 with Comic Relief Does University Challenge. Videoplus code for 7.00-10.00pm (non-PDC) * Indicates that timing is approximate