Friday Night Live

Channel 4, Friday, 9pm

If you’re old enough to remember Saturday Live (later Friday Night Live), you’ll know it was one of the most influential and important comedy shows in British entertainment history, and propelled many of the performers to stardom.

Marking Channel 4’s 40th anniversary, the show returns for a 90-minute special. Back to host is Ben Elton, joined by friends from the original series such as Harry Enfield, Julian Clary and Jo Brand, and performers from today’s comedy circuit including Rosie Jones, Mawaan Rizwan, Jordan Gray, Ronni Ancona and Sam Campbell.

As well as all that comic talent in one room, there’s also live music courtesy of Mercury Prize nominee Self Esteem.