BBC announces Christmas 2010 line-up
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Christmas special of the family sitcom starring Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker.
Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker
Ruth Jones presents her own festive chat show special, with guests Ricky Gervais, Miranda Hart and Will Young.
A Christmas special of Rob Brydon's chat show. He entertains special guests Jack Dee, Jo Brand and Alice Cooper.
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.
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.
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.
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."