Watch: The BBC iPlayer Funny Valentines comedies
The BBC have released a collection of nine valentines-related original short comedy films exclusive to BBC iPlayer, written and starring many of Britain's finest comedians. Look out for the likes of Bill Bailey and Russ Abbot in amongst this lot.
Below are the trailers. If you like the look of one, click the link to go to iPlayer to see the full thing...
Katy Wix: Dear Jean-Pierre
5 minute comedy from Not Going Out star Katy Wix.
Dear Jean-Pierre is the story of a relationship in decline, as Katy decides to put pen to paper to tell the glamorous Frenchman who stole her heart, that it's over. This unconventional love story begins with a romantic meeting, but it's not long before the cracks start to appear and through a series of flashbacks we see exactly where things went wrong.
Nick Helm: Elephant
10 minute comedy featuring Uncle stars Nick Helm and Esther Smith.
Elephant sees two best friends wile away a skint afternoon together walking around the backstreets of Brighton, trying to avoid what's staring them both in the face. Why would they let the fact that they've fallen in love get in the way of them talking nonsense to each other?
Matt Berry: Wild Love
A sequel to Matt Berry's maverick wildlife 'documentary' Lone Wolf. This one is 7 minutes long.
The Toast Of London star voices spectacular wildlife photography and explores some of the world's most exotic and extraordinary beasts and the courtships and mating rituals they endure... in their pursuit of sex.
Bill Bailey: Love Song
Bill Bailey re-imagines one of his most popular songs in this spoof 5 minute music video, poking fun at the earnestness of romantic rock.
Co-starring Emma Thompson, Love Song observes as a solitary obsessive loner's life is turned upside down by a beautiful, mysterious woman.
Limmy: A Wee Video! For The Lassies!
7 minute short from Scottish comedy star Limmy, aka Brian Limond.
In this Limmy plays a nervous romantic filming his clip for a dating website. He's single, looking for love and eager to open up and tell you a bit about himself. He's got a twinkle in his eye, a good sense of humour and a grisly, violent backstory.
Sara Pascoe: Music Lovers
8 minute mockumentary from stand-up Sara Pascoe.
Established Norwegian band 'Monozygotic' is launching a new album in the UK. This promo features extracts from their music videos and interviews with the band members. As the promo unfolds, we realise that all the band members have been romantically involved with each other.
Russ Abbot: Last Chance
Veteran comedy star Russ Abbot is the focus on this 16 minute offering.
Written by Roy Clarke, the comedy looks at Morris Roebuck, a man whose wife has left him and he's had enough. He's recording his ex-wife one final message as a goodbye while he ruminates on their life.
Modern Toss: Lady and the Fly
7 minute animation by the Modern Toss team.
It's an emotionally charged and lavish animation with the epic sweep of a classic romantic melodrama. In this ground-breaking tale of inter-species heartbreak, a lovestruck fly falls for the woman of his dreams, only to find himself bound in a web of his own deluded nightmare. Voiced by Mackenzie Crook and Paul Kaye.
Romesh Ranganathan: Rom Com
6 minute short written by and starring stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan.
First dates don't come with user instructions and it's hard to know how best to conduct one's self in the hunt for love. Luckily for Romesh his alter ego is on hand to tear apart his seduction techniques and offer some dubious advice.