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1. In a Christmas episode of this charming sitcom from the late 1970s, about a young single father and his baby son, Brian and little Albert are looking forward to spending the holiday with Brian's new girlfriend but Brian's parents and grandma are expecting them to join the family for Christmas Day. What is the name of this comedy show which starred the late Richard Beckinsale?
2. In a festive episode of this sitcom the titular comedian is forced to experience Christmas dinner with his family remotely as his car has broken down and he is waiting to be rescued. This means he is unable to enjoy the unappetising lunch but he is able to join in with all of the arguments and recriminations which form a central part of his family's Christmas celebrations. What is the name of this delightful sitcom which documents the relationship between the eponymous comedian and his family through the medium of their weekly phone calls to one another?
3. In one seasonal episode of this classic radio comedy the cast are preparing to stage their own inimitable performance of 'Cinderella', unfortunately the production hits a snag when Kenneth Williams constant complaints about the quality of the script, the abilities of the other actors and the 'size of his part' bring the show to a shuddering hault. The episode concludes with a Christmas party at which many of the shows regular characters such as Julian and Sandy, Rambling Sid Rumpo and Charles and Fiona make an appearance. What is the name of this extremely popular and influential sketch show from the 1960s which featured an all-star cast which included Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Betty Marsden, Hugh Paddick and Douglas Smith?
4. This popular sitcom stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards and has run for four seasons since 2011 and , over Christmas week 2014, four fifteen minute episodes were broadcast which charted cookery writer Damien Trench's exhaustive preparations for the perfect Christmas and new year. What is the name of this delightfully understated sitcom about fussy cookery writer Damien Trench and his partner Antony?
5. In a one-off seasonal episode of this star-studded dark comedy, in which the members of a sinister gentleman's club take it in turns to tell tales of mystery and horror, Stephen Fry recounts the chilling tale of his fateful encounter with the eponymous 'Demon Cakestand of Beastly Chase' and how it has left him with a life-long terror of all pastries. What is the name of this fictional club which played host to two series of comedy horror tales inspired by the works of celebrated ghost story writer MR James?
6. This all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza of a radio show has become something of a staple of Radio 4's Christmas schedules, usually returning for a few episodes over the holidays. Each episode uses comic songs to explore a contemporary issue. What is the name of this short but sweet show which has explored the popularity of Downton Abbey and the X-Factor, the election of Donald Trump and the political predicament of Gordon Brown through the medium of song?
7. In a Christmas episode of this long-running and extremely popular and influential radio comedy of the 1980s, the titular fictional radio station offers listeners a range of festive programming including typically sensitive advice for people who are on their own at Christmas from their resident agony aunt, a ghostly tale from their inept drama group and a disastrous link-up with Radio Bethlehem. What was the name of this show, set at 'Britain's First National Local Radio Station' which boasted an all-star comedy cast including Angus Deayton, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Geoffrey Perkins, Michael Fenton Stevens and Philip Pope?
8. In one festive episode of this whodunnit panel game, the guest panel must solve the mystery of who killed Lord Windbellow by spiking his Christmas pudding with poison. What is the name of this highly entertaining panel show, hosted by Simon Brett, in which a panel of two mystery writers have to gather clues and question suspects to solve a mystery?
9. In an episode of this extremely popular 1970s sitcom Harold is hoping to leave Oildrum Lane behind and head off to somewhere more picturesque for the holidays, unfortunately he has to contend with his father's unwillingness to travel abroad for Christmas and his refusal to be left behind. What is the name of this much-loved television sitcom which made a successful move to radio in the 1970s?
10. The first Christmas episode of this long-running panel show was broadcast in 2008 and featured panelists giving lectures on seasonal subjects such as turkey, Christmas trees, Father Christmas and Charles Dickens. What is the name of this popular show, hosted by David Mitchell, in which guests must attempt to smuggle hidden facts past their opponents?
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