Christmas Night with the Stars

A gala programme broadcast each Christmas night by the BBC from 1958 to 1972 and also revived in 1994. It was hosted by a leading star and featured specially made short, seasonal editions of the previous year's most popular sitcoms and light entertainment programmes.

• Cast: David Nixon, Jack Warner, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Kathy Kirby, Charlie Drake, Cilla Black, Tony Hancock