Alan Davies

ITV pay tribute to Des O'Connor in this special celebrating his life and work, telling how Des went from Butlins Redcoat to become the ultimate entertainer.

London, 1843. Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man, despises the Christmas holiday. Over the course of Christmas Eve night he is visited by three ghosts to show him his past, present and future.

When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself on the miserable children's ward of St Hugo's Hospital, where he is greeted by a terrifying-looking porter and wicked matron. But things aren't as bad as they seem and Tom is soon to embark on the most thrilling journey of a lifetime!

A boy, a girl, and the worst football team in Britain. You can't choose who you're going to fall in love with.

89 tells the incredible story of one of football’s greatest triumphs: when against all odds Arsenal snatched the Championship title from Liverpool at Anfield in the last minute of the last game of the 1988/89 season. It’s a universal tale of a band of brothers who, led by a charismatic and deeply respected manager, came together to defy the odds and create history.

Throughout 2014 and 2015, Alan Davies toured his hugely successful stand-up show Little Victories to a rapturous reception in all corners of the UK, Australia and New Zealand with stops in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Dublin, Geneva & Zurich on the way. Following on from his impressive return to live stand-up, Life Is Pain, he immediately set about creating an even funnier, more personal and hilarious performance. This is classic stand-up from a master storyteller at the top of his game.

Throughout 2014 and 2015, Alan Davies toured his hugely successful stand-up show Little Victories to a rapturous reception in all corners of the UK, Australia and New Zealand with stops in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Dublin, Geneva & Zurich on the way. Following on from his impressive return to live stand-up, Life Is Pain, he immediately set about creating an even funnier, more personal and hilarious performance. This is classic stand-up from a master storyteller at the top of his game.

In this documentary, Stephen Fry tells the story behind his success, after presenting the BAFTAs for more than ten years. With an outstanding career in film and television which began with a chance meeting with comedy partner Hugh Laurie at Cambridge, he went on to create the outrageous Melchett in Blackadder and has become a firm favourite on BBC2 with the quite interesting quiz QI. Featuring a supporting cast of friends, including interviews with Michael Sheen, Hugh Laurie and Alan Davies.

Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo the hilarious new show, Life Is Pain, covers every aspect of the modern condition. While famous as an actor – the eponymous hero in the BBC hit Jonathan Creek – and a household star for his role as Stephen Fry’s foil on QI, Alan was sorely missed from live stand-up. His first show back is a glorious insight into Alan’s unique worldview – growing up in the ‘70s, losing his mother as a little boy, the vagaries of Facebook, sex toys and being a father are just some of the subjects he tackles.

Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo the hilarious new show, Life Is Pain, covers every aspect of the modern condition. While famous as an actor – the eponymous hero in the BBC hit Jonathan Creek – and a household star for his role as Stephen Fry’s foil on QI, Alan was sorely missed from live stand-up. His first show back is a glorious insight into Alan’s unique worldview – growing up in the ‘70s, losing his mother as a little boy, the vagaries of Facebook, sex toys and being a father are just some of the subjects he tackles.

A special programme celebrating the life in comedy of the much-loved and respected actor, Felix Dexter. Charting his influence as a pioneer of black comedy, from his early days in stand-up, then the landmark Real McCoy, The Fast Show, Down the Line, Absolutely Fabulous, Bellamy's People and Citizen Khan. Friends and colleagues gather to remember Felix, including Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and Adil Ray.

A feuding double act try to make it in the cut-throat world of stand-up comedy.

아무때나 애정확인을 하시는 부모님, 자신을 고양이라고 생각하는 어린 동생 리비, 얼핏보면 털뭉치 같은 고양이 앵거스와 살고 있는 평범한 여학생 조지아 니콜슨은 런던에서 이사 온 멋진 로비를 보고 남자친구로 만들기 위해 갖가지 핑계를 만들어내며 접근한다. 하지만 이미 왕가슴으로 유명한 여자친구가 있는 로비. 그래도 포기할 수 없는 조지아는 소문난 바람둥이를 찾아가 키스강습도 받고, 엄마가 선물한 연애소설도 활용해 보지만 로비와의 사이는 점점 멀어져만 가는데... 루이즈 레니슨의 소설 '나는 조지아의 미친 고양이'가 원작으로 부모님과 동생 리비, 그리고 고양이 앵거스와 살고 있는 평범한 14세 여학생 조지아 니콜슨의 성장기, 그리고 연애에 관한 이야기이다.

Vince is a writer who suddenly decides to visit his old college friend Matt (who knows more than a bit about map-reading) to join him on an expedition. They both set off to walk the Roman road from Chichester to London, but it doesn't take long for it to become apparent that they're being chased by a mystery man in a fast car. It seems Vince has something in his backpack that someone wants very badly indeed.

A group of twenty-somethings, one of whom is a single father with a precious daughter, have been unsuccessfully in getting into a certain club so they can have a chance to DJ in their and start a career out of it. A series of events has lumbered them with a dog napping scheme gone badly wrong, ending up with them currently owning a particular pooch belonging to a dog-loving local drug dealer.

Urban Trauma is the hilarious standup programme by Alan Davies, the star of Jonathan Creek.

Urban Trauma is the hilarious standup programme by Alan Davies, the star of Jonathan Creek.

A young Alan Davies preforms his stand-up routine in front of patrons of the Town And Country Club in Highbury.

A young Alan Davies preforms his stand-up routine in front of patrons of the Town And Country Club in Highbury.

Following his 'Perrier Award' nomination and his 'Festival Critics' award for his sold out season at the Edinburgh Festival, Alan Davies performed his one man show at the Lyric Theatre in the heart of London's West End.

Following his 'Perrier Award' nomination and his 'Festival Critics' award for his sold out season at the Edinburgh Festival, Alan Davies performed his one man show at the Lyric Theatre in the heart of London's West End.