Mayall, Miranda and Hill amongst BBC festive highlights
The BBC has announced its festive television highlights for 2014.
Amongst the offerings is a new documentary about Rik Mayall, the final episodes of hit sitcom Miranda, and new specials starring the likes of Harry Hill, David Walliams and Michael McIntyre.
Below is a summary of the main comedy Christmas specials.
Harry Hill, Vicki Pepperdine, Simon Day, Ben Miller and David Mitchell are amongst the cast for this new adaptation based on Norman Hunter's classic children's character. Guide
The third adaptation of a book by David Walliams, following on from Mr Stink and Gangsta Granny. This hour-long Christmas special tells the story of a boy who enjoys cross-dressing, and the reactions of his family and friends. Guide
The new version of EF Benson's classic characters, overseen by Steve Pemberton. It is mid-summer in Tilling and Miss Elizabeth Mapp (Miranda Richardson) is anticipating a visit from Mrs Emmeline Lucas (Anna Chancellor). Guide
John Bishop hosts another all-singing, all-dancing festive spectacular. Joining John on stage at the Dominion Theatre will be comedians including Jack Whitehall and Jason Byrne. Guide
Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show
Michael McIntyre presents this "one-off luxuriously festive hour of fabulous entertainment". The show will feature audience interaction, studio games, comedy sketches and hidden camera stunts alongside stand-up guests. Guide
A Christmas special of Lee Mack's hit sitcom, an instalment which could well be the last episode of the show. The synopsis hints at a momentous event in Lee's life. Guide
Two new festive editions of the hit studio audience sitcom. The storylines include a mystery box, and Buster installing a burglar alarm for Agnes following a crime spree. Guide
Two final episodes of Miranda Hart's sitcom, which will conclude the show. We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife? Guide
Following the success of the last year's special, David Jason returns as Granville for a full six-part series of the shop-set comedy. Granville continues to serve the local community with a keen eye on a profit from some familiar and new faces. Guide
James Corden and Mathew Baynton return for a second series of their comedy thriller. The action-packed series sees our two hapless heroes Sam and Phil in deeper, darker danger than ever before, as they embark on a dangerous international quest to prove once again they are The Wrong Mans. Guide
A Christmas special from Vic & Bob, ahead of the second series coming early next year. The characters go on an underground boat journey to none other than pop icon Phil Collins's mansion. A final surprise awaits them when Santa appears on the scene to save the day. Guide
Narrated by Simon Callow, this new documentary will look at the work of Rik Mayall using rare and unseen archive footage, and talking to the people who knew or admired him. Those appearing on the programme include Ben Elton and Tim McInnerny. Guide
Charlie Brooker returns for his annual round-up of the year. The presenter will look back on a "relentlessly grim year where the cheeriest stories were people throwing ice over themselves, couples consciously uncoupling and an installation of poppies marking the untimely death of millions of young men". Guide
A festive episode of the sitcom starring Greg Davies. It's Christmas in Lichfield. Lorna is full of the Yuletide Spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special - and Ken gets stuck in the middle. Guide
There will also be Christmas specials from shows including Citizen Khan, Would I Lie To You?, Mock The Week, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, QI and The Graham Norton Show.
Exact scheduling details for each episode will be announced in early December.