Radio Times review

Christmas needn't be all doom and gloom, you know: try to see the funny side of it with this collection of amusing clips and comedians' anecdotes. The age-old staples of festive observational comedy are thoroughly dealt with, from office parties and last-minute shopping to cooking the turkey and feeling sick on Boxing Day.

Jane Horrocks narrates, with Christmas bonuses also heading into the bank accounts of Al Murray, Linda Robson, Adil Ray, Eamonn Holmes and, offering some hope of frosty freshness, Dame Edna Everage.

Stewart Lee: I've had it with comedy awards

Vanity and ambition drove me to attend my first British Comedy Awards in 20 years. I'm sorry, it won't happen again.

Interview: Sally Wainwright

After receiving praise from viewers and critics alike, Sally Wainwright's Last Tango in Halifax returns to BBC One on Sunday. The third series catches up with newly married Alan and Celia as Alan's daughter Gillian heads out on a date with a mystery man and Celia's daughter Caroline makes big plans with partner Kate. We were lucky enough to grab some time with Sally to discuss the new series as well as her massive success of Happy Valley and ITV's Scott & Bailey.

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule, BBC2, review

Mayall managed to maintain the fizz of youthful energy throughout his career.

Derek preview

If there's one man who knows how to do a Christmas special, it's Ricky Gervais. And luckily, he's also very good at ending a series.

Garry Bushell: You know Jack about comedy!

Leaving aside Jonathan Ross' monologue, the night consists of iffy nominations, witless acceptance speeches and dodgy results.

Rory Bremner on indyref

All's fair in love and satire for motor-mouth Rory Bremner, but he admits Nicola Sturgeon is off-limits, and the state of the Union is beyond a joke.

Alan Carr interview

TV funnyman Alan Carr on starting the party early, his favourite present from his partner and how some of his guests like to help themselves to his booze.

Review of 2014 comedy memoirs

Kevin Bridges bucks trend of joyless memoirs.

Jennifer Saunders interview

Playing a loopy language teacher is a dream for Jennifer Saunders - and that's just one of the absolutely fabulous projects she has on the go.

TV review: Rik Mayall - Lord of Misrule, BBC2

2014 has not been a good year for comedy departures. Robin Williams and Joan Rivers left us, but it was Rik Mayall's sudden death on June 9 that struck the most resonant chord with me. Without getting all UKIP about it, Mayall was a Great British Comic and the BBC tribute Lord of Misrule was a fitting send-off.

New Act of the Year Final - line-up announced

The line-up of this year's New Act of the Year Top-of-the-Bill showcase has been confirmed. The 15 acts below will appear at the Bloomsbury Theatre on January 25, 2015.

Mathew Baynton interview: the right man for the job

The actor's thoughtful approach makes him the perfect foil - as writer and co-star - for James Corden in the high-octane drama The Wrong Mans.

Good Omens: devilish festive fun

An ambitious Radio 4 adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's comic apocalypse novel airs over the Christmas week.

Breaking The Bank review

Kelsey Grammer sports a British accent in a light comedy that raps the knuckles of the banking community.