Box Clever: Rewind

The Fast Show - Christmas Special (15) BBC pounds 12.99

If you can forgive man of the moment Paul Whitehouse for causing a whole nation to bleat "Suit you, sir," at every possible opportunity, then you might enjoy his searingly accurate caricatures in this hour-long collection of sketches. HHH

Shooting Stars Special (right) (15) BBC pounds 12.99 An hour of unadulterated madness as Vic and Bob serve up their usual platter of slapstick humour and ludicrous melodrama, including some sketches deemed too rude for broadcast. Not forgetting the routine humiliation of Ms Jonsson, aka Ulrika-ka- ka. HHH

Top of the Pops (E) BBC pounds 10.99 Flagship for all that is naff in pop music, TOTP are celebrating their 30th birthday by introducing the first in a series of classic cuts from the weekly show. This edition includes appearnces from the greasy chest brigade: Peter Andre, Gary Barlowe and Boyzone. HH

Ab Fab - Absolutely Not (15) BBC pounds 12.99 A unique opportunity to observe the seed that spawned Patsy and Edina. Buried in the midst of this scintillating collection of outtakes is the original French and Saunders sketch that inspired the series, with Dawn French in the Saffy role. HHH

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