British Comedy Guide

BBC announces Christmas 2010 line-up

Monday 22nd November 2010, 4:00pm


The BBC has announced more details on the comedies that will be on its TV channels over the 2010 festive period. See below for a guide to the main comedy highlights...


Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas. Copyright: Little Britain Productions / BBC

Come Fly With Me

New comedy series written by and starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams. It's a broad mockumentary in which the Little Britain duo play a cast of characters connected to an airport.

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Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Paula Wilcox), Reg Trotter (Shaun Dingwall), Edward 'Ted' Trotter (Phil Daniels), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright), Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips: Five Gold Rings

The second episode of John Sullivan's Only Fools and Horses spin-off. It's Christmas 1960 and the Trotters are settling into their new flat in Sir Walter Raleigh House, Peckham.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Barbara Royle (Sue Johnston), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Antony Royle (Ralf Little), Saskia (Joanne Frogatt), Cheryl Carroll (Jessica Hynes), Joe Carroll (Peter Martin). Copyright: Granada Productions / Jellylegs

The Royle Family: Joe's Crackers

A new special. It's Christmas Day at the Royles and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct. Dave and Denise are obviously feeling the effect of the coalition the most and worry that Anthony's lavish gifts will eclipse their present of a fridge magnet.


Eric & Ernie. Image shows from L to R: Sadie Bartholomew (Victoria Wood), Eric Morecambe (Daniel Rigby), Ernie Wise (Bryan Dick). Copyright: Blue Door Adventures

Eric And Ernie

A new drama by Victoria Wood about the making of legendary double act Morecambe & Wise. Also accompanied by a new documentary about the comedy duo, with contributors including Joan and Gary Morecambe.

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Dirk Gently. Image shows from L to R: Richard MacDuff (Darren Boyd), Dirk Gently (Stephen Mangan), Susan Harmison (Helen Baxendale). Copyright: ITV Studios / The Welded Tandem Picture Company

Dirk Gently

An hour-long comedy drama starring Stephen Mangan stars as Dirk Gently, a man who operates his eponymous detective agency based on the fundamental interconnectedness of all things. It's based on Douglas Adams's cult novels.

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The One.... Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC / Little Britain Productions

The One Ronnie

Ronnie Corbett takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show to mark his 80th birthday. He's joined by leading comedians including Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Harry Enfield, Catherine Tate, Rob Brydon, Miranda Hart and James Corden.

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Just William. William Brown (Daniel Roche). Copyright: BBC

Just William

Outnumbered's Daniel Roche takes the lead role in Simon Nye's new adaptation of Richmal Crompton's much-loved stories about a mischievous young hero.

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Accidental Farmer. Erin Taylor (Ashley Jensen). Copyright: BBC

Accidental Farmer

Ashley Jensen stars as a high-powered, London-based ad executive who, after discovering her boyfriend in bed with another woman, decides to up sticks and get to grips with country life in this new comedy drama.

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Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer return for a Christmas special of the surreal panel show, with regulars Ulrika Jonsson, Jack Dee and scorer Angelos Epithemiou.

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My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

A Christmas special of the family sitcom starring Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker.

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Ruth Jones. Ruth Jones. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker

Ruth Jones presents her own festive chat show special, with guests Ricky Gervais, Miranda Hart and Will Young.


The Rob Brydon Show. Image shows from L to R: Alice Cooper, Rob Brydon, Jack Dee, Bryn Terfel, Jo Brand. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

A Christmas special of Rob Brydon's chat show. He entertains special guests Jack Dee, Jo Brand and Alice Cooper.

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Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

A Christmas themed episode of Miranda Hart's sitcom. What with her mother's organisational chart, her father's obsession with the weather and a nightmare 'best jumper party', Miranda is not looking forward to Christmas.

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The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show

A Christmas special of Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson's mimicry show. Ian Hislop meets Santa and old favourite Ross Kemp investigates a gang who run a seasonal extortion racket.

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Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Farting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, as presented by the festive special of CBBC's hit sketch show Horrible Histories.

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There will also be special festive compilations of Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Mock The Week on BBC Two; plus a comic Top Gear special in which Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May embark on a seasonal road trip as they attempt to follow the path of the three wise men across the Middle East in a range of top sports cars wholly unsuited to the terrain.

Jana Bennett, Director of BBC Vision, said: "BBC Television is committed to providing the greatest range of programmes of any broadcaster across the festive season, bringing friends and families together with big moments such as Doctor Who, The Royle Family and Top Gear and a great range of new comedy and drama."

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