Schedule Saturday 27th December 1980

The News Quiz

Series 7, Special - The News Quiz of the Year (Part 1)

The first of a two-part special irreverently looking back at the news events of 1980, in which Alan Coren, Simon Hoggart and Valerie Grove challenge Richard Ingrams, John Wells and Gillian Reynolds.

The Basil Brush Show

Series 15, Christmas Special - Basil's Christmas Cruise

A repeat of this 1968 TV.

Worzel Gummidge

Series 3, Christmas Special - Worzel's Christmas Special: A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake

All-singing, all-dancing Worzel Gummidge special which examines the important role that scarecrows play in helping Father Christmas find his way back to the North Pole on Christmas morning. The programme also explains what happens when one particular scarecrow - in this case, Worzel Gummidge - literally deserts his post.

The Dick Emery Show

Series 17, Christmas Special - The Dick Emery Christmas Show: For Whom The Jingle Bells Toll

Smash-hit, long-running character sketch show starring Dick Emery with a host of top-name guests.