Little Crackers
Little Crackers is a series of Christmas short films featuring stars of British and Irish comedy.
Seasons
E1Victoria Wood's Little Cracker: The Giddy Kipper
Dec 19, 2010
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.
E2Chris O'Dowd's Little Cracker: Capturing Santa
Dec 19, 2010
Not everyone has a soft spot for Santa in an autobiographical short written by and starring Chris O'Dowd.
E3Catherine Tate's Little Cracker: My First Nativity
Dec 20, 2010
A novel twist on the Nativity in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Catherine Tate.
E4Julian Barratt's Little Cracker: Satan's Hoof
Dec 20, 2010
Get to know Satan, yes Satan, in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Julian Barratt.
E5Stephen Fry's Little Cracker: Bunce
Dec 21, 2010
Someone's sweet tooth lands him in trouble in an autobiographical short written by and starring Stephen Fry.
E6Kathy Burke's Little Cracker: Better Than Christmas
Dec 21, 2010
The Clash gives a certain fan life-changing advice in an autobiographical short written by and starring Kathy Burke.
E7Jo Brand's Little Cracker: Goodbye Fluff
Dec 22, 2010
It's all about teenage turmoil and a moggy mystery in an autobiographical short written by and starring Jo Brand.
E8Bill Bailey's Little Cracker: Car Park Babylon
Dec 22, 2010
E9David Baddiel's Little Cracker: The Norris McWhirter Chronicles - A True Story
Dec 23, 2010
Even those normally right can be wrong in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring David Baddiel.
E10Julia Davis's Little Cracker: The Kiss
Dec 23, 2010
A 14-year-old Julia Davis accompanies her friend to a house party in the hope of being kissed for the first time.
E11Dawn French's Little Cracker: Operation Big Hat
Dec 24, 2010
Make way for the Queen Mother who comes to visit in an autobiographical short inspired by and starring Dawn French.
E12Meera Syal's Little Cracker: Uncle Santa
Dec 25, 2010
Meera Syal writes and stars in this comedy short about her younger self.
E1Barbara Windsor's Little Cracker: My First Brassiere
Dec 18, 2011
A budding young actress receives a boost in a short inspired by the life and times of Barbara Windsor.
E2Jack Whitehall's Little Cracker: Daddy's Little Princess
Dec 18, 2011
The Prince of Thieves offers a few pearls of wisdom in a short inspired and written by Jack Whitehall.
E3Jane Horrocks' Little Cracker: Barbra
Dec 19, 2011
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.
E4Harry Hill's Little Cracker: Your Face
Dec 19, 2011
It's all about that father-(puppet)son bond in a short inspired, written and directed by Harry Hill.
E5Alan Davies' Little Cracker: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Daytime
Dec 20, 2011
That adage about a man and his dog is put to the test in a short inspired and co-written by Alan Davies.
E6Shappi Khorsandi's Little Cracker: Shappi 4 Todd
Dec 20, 2011
Someone's fondness for Tucker Jenkins goes too far in a short inspired and written by Shappi Khorsandi.
E7John Bishop's Little Cracker: My First Ton
Dec 21, 2011
A Christmas job takes an unexpected direction in a short inspired, written and directed by John Bishop.
E8Sheridan Smith's Little Cracker: The Daltons
Dec 21, 2011
One little girl is destined for stardom in a short inspired by the life and times of Sheridan Smith.
E9Sally Lindsay's Little Cracker: My First Christmas Number One
Dec 22, 2011
A little girl has a Christmas number one in a short inspired by the life and times of Sally Lindsay.
E10Sanjeev Bhaskar's Little Cracker: Papaji Saves Christmas
Dec 22, 2011
It really is a Christmas to remember in a short inspired, written and directed by Sanjeev Bhaskar.
E11Johnny Vegas' Little Cracker: I Was A Teenage Santa!
Dec 23, 2011
Santa's suit needs last-minute filling in a short inspired, written and directed by Johnny Vegas.
E1Joanna Lumley's Little Cracker: Baby, Be Blonde
Dec 10, 2012
Nineteen-year-old Joanna Lumley is still finding her feet in the competitive world of modelling.
E2Rebecca Front's Little Cracker: Rainy Days and Mondays
Dec 11, 2012
Little Rebecca Front doesn't ever want to go back to school.
E3Tommy Tiernan's Little Cracker: Howler
Dec 12, 2012
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.
E4Caroline Quentin's Little Cracker: Nutcracker
Dec 13, 2012
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.
E5Alison Steadman's Little Cracker: The Autograph
Dec 17, 2012
Sixteen-year-old Alison and her pals are understandably excited about an upcoming lunchtime gig at The Cavern Club.
E6Dylan Moran's Little Cracker: The Awkward Age
Dec 17, 2012
Dylan Moran returns home from his first interview with bad news... he's been beaten up and had his mobile phone stolen.
E7Jason Manford's Little Cracker: A Tender Christmas
Dec 18, 2012
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.
E8Omid Djalili's Little Cracker: The Ten Year Plan: Fringe to Hollywood
Dec 18, 2012
Omid Djalili is a 22-year-old with a plan. A one-man show will kick-start his journey to Hollywood
E9Paul O'Grady's Little Cracker: Boo! A Ghost Story
Dec 19, 2012
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.
E10Katy Brand's Little Cracker: Of All the Trees
Dec 19, 2012
When 10-year-old Katy Brand makes an earth-shattering discovery on Christmas Eve, the magic and sparkle of the festive season vanishes
E11Sharon Horgan's Little Cracker: The Week Before Chistmas 3D
Dec 20, 2012
Christmas on the Horgans' turkey farm is a hectic time and 14-year-old Sharon must do her share of the plucking. Broadcast details
E12Darren Boyd's Little Cracker: Le Concert De L'ecole
Dec 20, 2012
Darren Boyd has been given a great honour, singing at his school's local Christmas concert, and he can't wait to share the news with his mum and dad.
Storyline
Little Crackers is a series of Christmas short films featuring stars of British and Irish comedy.
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