Little Crackers

Little Crackers is a series of Christmas short films featuring stars of British and Irish comedy.

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1. Victoria Wood's Little Cracker: The Giddy Kipper

Air Date: 2010-12-19

For eight-year-old Eunice, this Christmas is going to be different. This year it's just her and her dad, and there's little festive spirit to be found.

2. Chris O'Dowd's Little Cracker: Capturing Santa

Air Date: 2010-12-19

Not everyone has a soft spot for Santa in an autobiographical short written by and starring Chris O'Dowd.

3. Catherine Tate's Little Cracker: My First Nativity

Air Date: 2010-12-20

A novel twist on the Nativity in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Catherine Tate.

4. Julian Barratt's Little Cracker: Satan's Hoof

Air Date: 2010-12-20

Get to know Satan, yes Satan, in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Julian Barratt.

5. Stephen Fry's Little Cracker: Bunce

Air Date: 2010-12-21

Someone's sweet tooth lands him in trouble in an autobiographical short written by and starring Stephen Fry.

6. Kathy Burke's Little Cracker: Better Than Christmas

Air Date: 2010-12-21

The Clash gives a certain fan life-changing advice in an autobiographical short written by and starring Kathy Burke.

7. Jo Brand's Little Cracker: Goodbye Fluff

Air Date: 2010-12-22

It's all about teenage turmoil and a moggy mystery in an autobiographical short written by and starring Jo Brand.

9. David Baddiel's Little Cracker: The Norris McWhirter Chronicles - A True Story

Air Date: 2010-12-23

Even those normally right can be wrong in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring David Baddiel.

10. Julia Davis's Little Cracker: The Kiss

Air Date: 2010-12-23

A 14-year-old Julia Davis accompanies her friend to a house party in the hope of being kissed for the first time.

11. Dawn French's Little Cracker: Operation Big Hat

Air Date: 2010-12-24

Make way for the Queen Mother who comes to visit in an autobiographical short inspired by and starring Dawn French.

12. Meera Syal's Little Cracker: Uncle Santa

Air Date: 2010-12-25

Meera Syal writes and stars in this comedy short about her younger self.

1. Barbara Windsor's Little Cracker: My First Brassiere

Air Date: 2011-12-18

A budding young actress receives a boost in a short inspired by the life and times of Barbara Windsor.

2. Jack Whitehall's Little Cracker: Daddy's Little Princess

Air Date: 2011-12-18

The Prince of Thieves offers a few pearls of wisdom in a short inspired and written by Jack Whitehall.

3. Jane Horrocks' Little Cracker: Barbra

Air Date: 2011-12-19

As a 13-year-old, the Trollied star gets a perm against the advice of her hairdresser and all does not go according to plan.

4. Harry Hill's Little Cracker: Your Face

Air Date: 2011-12-19

It's all about that father-(puppet)son bond in a short inspired, written and directed by Harry Hill.

5. Alan Davies' Little Cracker: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Daytime

Air Date: 2011-12-20

That adage about a man and his dog is put to the test in a short inspired and co-written by Alan Davies.

6. Shappi Khorsandi's Little Cracker: Shappi 4 Todd

Air Date: 2011-12-20

Someone's fondness for Tucker Jenkins goes too far in a short inspired and written by Shappi Khorsandi.

7. John Bishop's Little Cracker: My First Ton

Air Date: 2011-12-21

A Christmas job takes an unexpected direction in a short inspired, written and directed by John Bishop.

8. Sheridan Smith's Little Cracker: The Daltons

Air Date: 2011-12-21

One little girl is destined for stardom in a short inspired by the life and times of Sheridan Smith.

9. Sally Lindsay's Little Cracker: My First Christmas Number One

Air Date: 2011-12-22

A little girl has a Christmas number one in a short inspired by the life and times of Sally Lindsay.

10. Sanjeev Bhaskar's Little Cracker: Papaji Saves Christmas

Air Date: 2011-12-22

It really is a Christmas to remember in a short inspired, written and directed by Sanjeev Bhaskar.

11. Johnny Vegas' Little Cracker: I Was A Teenage Santa!

Air Date: 2011-12-23

Santa's suit needs last-minute filling in a short inspired, written and directed by Johnny Vegas.

1. Joanna Lumley's Little Cracker: Baby, Be Blonde

Air Date: 2012-12-10

Nineteen-year-old Joanna Lumley is still finding her feet in the competitive world of modelling.

2. Rebecca Front's Little Cracker: Rainy Days and Mondays

Air Date: 2012-12-11

Little Rebecca Front doesn't ever want to go back to school.

3. Tommy Tiernan's Little Cracker: Howler

Air Date: 2012-12-12

Little Tommy Tiernan's parents are going through a rough patch and, after speaking to a therapist, his dad has been advised to unleash his inner canine and bark his stresses out.

4. Caroline Quentin's Little Cracker: Nutcracker

Air Date: 2012-12-13

Young Kitty has the starring role in her ballet school's Christmas production of The Nutcracker and she wants more than anything for her mum to be in the audience.

5. Alison Steadman's Little Cracker: The Autograph

Air Date: 2012-12-17

Sixteen-year-old Alison and her pals are understandably excited about an upcoming lunchtime gig at The Cavern Club.

6. Dylan Moran's Little Cracker: The Awkward Age

Air Date: 2012-12-17

Dylan Moran returns home from his first interview with bad news... he's been beaten up and had his mobile phone stolen.

7. Jason Manford's Little Cracker: A Tender Christmas

Air Date: 2012-12-18

Young Jason Manford is scared. At the tender age of 12, he's embarking on his first trip away from home... he's going to hospital.

8. Omid Djalili's Little Cracker: The Ten Year Plan: Fringe to Hollywood

Air Date: 2012-12-18

Omid Djalili is a 22-year-old with a plan. A one-man show will kick-start his journey to Hollywood

9. Paul O'Grady's Little Cracker: Boo! A Ghost Story

Air Date: 2012-12-19

Controversial horror film The Exorcist has just been released and it's terrifying cinema goers up and down the country. Including 18-year-old Paul O'Grady.

10. Katy Brand's Little Cracker: Of All the Trees

Air Date: 2012-12-19

When 10-year-old Katy Brand makes an earth-shattering discovery on Christmas Eve, the magic and sparkle of the festive season vanishes

11. Sharon Horgan's Little Cracker: The Week Before Chistmas 3D

Air Date: 2012-12-20

Christmas on the Horgans' turkey farm is a hectic time and 14-year-old Sharon must do her share of the plucking. Broadcast details

12. Darren Boyd's Little Cracker: Le Concert De L'ecole