BBC1 announces autumn line-up: full details

Thursday 9th July 2009, 12:00pm

Here is a guide to BBC One's autumn 2009 comedy and entertainment line-up:

Big Top

Big Top. Image shows from L to R: Geoff (John Thomson), Lizzie (Amanda Holden), Helen (Sophie Thompson). Copyright: Big Bear Films

A 'colourful upbeat sitcom' set around a circus starring Amanda Holden, John Thomson and Tony Robinson. Filmed in front of a live studio audience.

The performers and crew include a grumpy clown who hasn't a funny bone in his body; cynical soundman Erasmus; Georgie, the Grande Dame of Circus Maestro; and Boyco, the dazzlingly talented East European acrobat who is incredibly naive about the ways of the English world. Our Guide

Gavin & Stacey

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Series Three of the award-winning sitcom. As Gavin starts his new job, the move to Barry Island means big changes for the whole family. Pam and Mick have to adjust to an empty nest while Gwen's got a full house again. Stacey is in her element, but will this finally be the solution to the couple's long-distance problem?

Our Guide

Impressions Show

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Image shows from L to R: Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw. Copyright: BBC

Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson star in Impressions Show, a warm-hearted new sketch comedy series with fantastic impersonations from talent at the top of their game.

Each week Jon, star of Dead Ringers and one of Britain's top impressionists, and Debra, best known for her role in Coronation Street, but originally an impressionist and stand-up comedian, portray a host of well-known stars as you've never seen them before. Our Guide

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Copyright: So Television

Graham Norton's acclaimed talk show moves to the flagship channel. The biggest and funniest names in show business join Graham for his unique blend of comically meaningful conversation, the best music and extraordinary interaction, as he explores all aspects of the popular cultural universe.

Live At The Apollo

Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Hosted by some of the country's top stand-up performers, the Bafta-nominated Live At The Apollo returns to BBC One for a new series this autumn.

Each week the special guest hosts, including Michael McIntyre and Jason Manford, will perform in front of more than 3,000 comedy lovers at the world famous Hammersmith Apollo theatre. Our Guide

QI

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Following a triumphant first season on BBC One, comic quiz QI returns to the channel with 16 new episodes. This seventh series covers the letter 'G' and features such unpromising subjects as Geography, Greek, Geometry, Gravity and Groceries.

Joining Stephen and Alan for a baptism of klaxons will be regular guests like Bill Bailey and David Mitchell, plus first-timers Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, Jack Dee, Barry Humphries, Sandi Toksvig and David Tennant. Our Guide

Walk On The Wild Side

Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Following the successful pilot earlier in the year, Walk On The Wild Side, a comedy suitable for all the family, returns to BBC One for a full series. The show sees a team of comedians providing voice-overs for BBC wildlife photography.

Regulars on the show include Jason Manford, Isy Suttie and Steve Edge; whilst special guest voiceovers will include Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Stephen Fry and Rolf Harris. Our Guide

Also on BBC One...

Also in BBC One's Autumn 2009 season is a witty serial adaptation of Jane Austen's comic masterpiece Emma; a romantic comedy series called Material Girl; plus Frank Skinner and Lee Mack undertake the first leg of Around The World In 80 Days, a series aiming to re-enact the epic odysseys of Phileas Fogg and Michael Palin.