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SAMMY J'S 2020 DUMPSTER FIRE SPECTACULAR: The Australian comic looks back on the car crash of the last 12 months  in this hour-long special for the ABC down under, which has been released on YouTube for free. The comic plays 2020 itself, on trial for being a terrible year by God himself – a puppet portrayed by Randy creator Heath McIver.

Monday December 28

KEITH LEMON'S GAMES NIGHT: The Celebrity Juice star is inviting fans to play daft games online, hosted from his back garden. Tickets are available here, priced £15.

Wednesday December 30

ELIS AND JOHN'S NEW YEAR'S EVE EVE PARTY: Mssrs James and Robins relax with a few cans, say hello to some comedy pals, and wave goodbye to the worst year on record. Tickets

Thursday December 31

WIFI WARS: Jon Richardson, Rachel Parris, Jordan Brookes, Richard Herring, Scroobius Pip and Marcus Brigstocke are the comics taking part in a charity version of this popular stage show on Twitch tonight. The show's interactive tech will allow everyone watching to join in with games such as a quiz of the year. Proceeds from the night will be going to the Miscarriage Association and Alzheimer's Society.

BEST OF STAND-UP 2020: Netflix today releases this compilation of some of the best routine from its stand-up specials from the past 12 months, including Jerry Seinfeld, Michael McIntyre, Leslie Jones and Hannah Gadbsy.

JUST THE TONIC: An ace line-up for this virtual gig is headed by Romesh Ranganathan and Al Murray, alongside the Fast Show's John Thomson alongside gagster Ivan Brackenbury, political comic Matt Forde and the very silly Spencer Jones. Tickets

#UPYOURS 2020: Another year-end gig that doesn't mince its words about the events of the past 12 months! With Jonathan Pie, surely on message with the title, Seann Walsh, Simon Brodkin, Paul Sinha,TanyaLee Davis and JoJo Sutherland. Tickets 

Published: 26 Dec 2020