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James Acaster presents four interwoven stand-up comedy specials.

Hopeless doormen Max and Paddy leave clubland and embark on a series of wild and exciting adventures in their prized motorhome, "Easy Rider" style.

Gerald Wright leads a dysfunctional team tasked with making Britain safer. At home, he lives with his daughter and her partner while attempting to navigate the dating scene at Susan's encouragement.

The plot revolves around the original (fictional) actors and actresses reprising their roles from the stage. However, contrary to their wishes, the experimental director adapts it into a gritty commentary on British suburban life, despite the fact that the cast (led by Bo Beaumont (Dame Julie Walters)) wants to just have a fun piece with a good tap number. After a disastrous open dress rehearsal, the cast hijacks the concept to return it to its original roots, and take it to the West End, funded by Bo Beaumont's lottery win. The second act is the musical within the musical, and is much more like the original series. Miss Babs (Celia Imrie) and Miss Berta (Sally Ann Triplett) run "Acorn Antiques", and are aided and amused by their friends and cleaner: Mrs. Overall (Walters) and Mr. Clifford (Duncan Preston). Soon, they discover a third sister, Bonnie (Josie Lawrence) who is initially scheming and devious (for instance, she fires Mrs. Overall, even after finding out she's her mother). The plot unfolds, the sisters are faced with financial woes, and family secrets. The show ends with the triumphant return of Mrs. Overall, a windfall, and the union of Miss Berta and Mr. Clifford.

A record producer struggles to bring up two small children.

Magician to the stars, Dynamo, travels the globe and performs mind-blowing stunts for everyone he meets, including A-list celebrities.

The ever -popular Peter Kay returns with a special edition DVD of his 'Mum wants a new Bungalow' tour. This new DVD features the show as filmed at the Manchester Arena (instead of Bolton Albert Halls) and includes the smash hit 'Show me the way to Amarillo'.

Who will follow in the footsteps of some of stand-up's biggest names? Fresh new talent aim to impress the judges in a nationwide search for the next breakout comedy star. Formerly BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Awards

This three-part magic special combines jaw-dropping magic with the story of Dynamo's road to recovery after his career threatening onslaught of chronic arthritis.

Exploring love, sex and doing both alone, Sara shares her wisdom and positivity, and overshares about her imaginary brother Stephen.

"Lark Pies to Cranchesterford" is a sunny costume spoof in which Victorian teenager Araminty Finch (Gina Bramhill) leaves her humble hamlet to work in the Post and Potato Office in the bustling town of Cranchesterford, where the local postmistress finds a love rival for the squire in a very camp postman. Also featured are a parody documentary in which soap actress Bo Beaumont (Dame Julie Walters), creator of the iconic Boadicea Overall in "Acorn Antics," tries to revive her flagging career by auditioning for reality shows, though it becomes apparent she has no talent; and coverage of the mid-life Olympics where medals are awarded for shopping and assembling flat-pack furniture. The finale sees Victoria perform her famous Ballad of Freda and Eric, accompanied by dozens of tap-dancing Freda and Eric look-alikes.

Friday Night Live returns for one night only to celebrate 40 years of Channel 4. Hosted by Ben Elton with faces from the past including Julian Clary and Loadsamoney, along with new comedians including Leo Reich and Jordan Gray.

Live from London's iconic Palladium, Dawn French reveals all the excruciating gaffes and howlers she's made across her 40-year career as a comedian and actress in her one-woman stage show.

Our Friend Victoria is a six-part series in which Victoria's archive is introduced and celebrated by her friends, peers and co-stars. Victoria's rich and varied career spanned four decades, won her a raft of awards including six BAFTA's and deep affection from the British public. This is a chance to honour and appreciate her most iconic work all over again alongside some re-discovered treats.

Dawn French takes a live audience on an epic journey through various delights and riches, with the odd irksome tribulation thrown in, as she speaks about the lessons life has taught her, and the things she knows to be true after 30 Million Minutes of life.

A making-of documentary celebrating the 40th anniversary of the television sitcom Porridge (1974).

From writing to starring in plays, musicals, theatrical and comedy productions, to films and sitcoms, Cleese has done it all, and now it's time for him to tell you about his jam-packed life.

Patrick Kielty: Live sees one of Ireland's most successful comedy exports return to his stand up roots with this brand new unedited full length show. Filmed at Belfast's Grand Opera House during his 2006 Sell Out UK Tour.

A behind-the-scenes documentary about Peter Kay's 180-date "Mum Wants a Bungalow" stand-up tour, presenting a first-hand view of his life on the road.

Richard E. Grant tells the story of Ealing Comedy, one of cinema's most iconic brands.

Lighthearted panel quiz show hosted by Ben Miller and featuring a selection of sitcom stars. Four teams of two battle it out by testing their knowledge on British sitcoms past and present.