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Rank Programme Date Channel Audience (millions)
1 Eastenders*aggregated 7+ 10 Jan 1988 BBC1 24.15
2 Bread 11 Dec 1988 BBC1 20.95
3 Neighbours*aggregated, lunchtime+teatime showing 08 Nov 1988 BBC1 19.60
4 The Royal Variety Performance 1988 26 Nov 1988 BBC1 18.15
4 Coronation Street 04 Jan 1988 ITV 18.15
6 Film: For Your Eyes Only 04 Apr 1988 ITV 17.80
7 Last of the Summer Wine w/e 25 Dec 1988 BBC1 17.10
8 Allo Allo 24 Dec 1988 BBC1 17.05
9 Question of Sport Meets Spitting Image w/e 07 Feb 1988 BBC1 16.40
10 Comic Relief 05 Feb 1988 BBC1 16.40