Saturday, 7 November 2009

Kicking Television's TV Highlights


Reasons to stay in -

Saturday 7th November 2009

The Thick of It (BBC2, 10.15pm) - I have to watch each episode at least twice just to ensure I've caught the sheer brilliance of each barbaric putdown that is spat from Malcom Tucker's mouth. Genius!

Tuesday 10th November 2009

Later Live - With Jools Holland (BBC2, 10pm) - What shampoo does Dave Grohl use? His hair looked so luxurious on last week's show. With Sting last week and Joss Stone one of tonight's guests, this series has been one of the weakest in recent years. Record and fast forward to Martha Wainwright.

True Stories (More 4, 10pm) - After last week's astonishing Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo, we journey into the heart of Rio and witness the dark underbelly of the city's favelas.

Breaking Bad (Five USA, 11pm) - Last week's birthday masturbation scene was one of the funniest things I've seen on TV this year.

Wednesday 11th November 2009

True Blood (C4, 10pm) - Screw Buffy! This here is real vampire shit!

Thursday 12th November 2009

The Culture Show (BBC2, 7pm) - Crime writing demi-god, James Ellroy talks about his fascination with the L.A. of the 1950s.

River Cottage (C4, 8pm) - Fearnley-Whittingstall returns with a new series, where he rides fat naked men around River Cottage HQ before ripping out their insides and making a hearty stew from their intestines. Probably.

Misfits (E4, 10pm) - Heroes for the Asbo generation. Wait! Don't go! Those who have seen the opening episode reckon E4 may have another hit on their hands.

Curb Your Enthusiasm (More 4, 10.40pm) - Lets hope Larry keeps those legs covered up this week.

Friday 13th November 2009

Comedy Showcase (C4, 10.05pm) - The latest comedy pilot is set in a mobile phone shop and stars Emma Fryer recently seen in the excellent Home Time on BBC2.

Go out and do something less boring instead...

The Execution of Gary Glitter (C4, Tues 9pm) - WTF!!!

Sofa Cinema Choices

Y Tu Mama Tambien (C4, Sun 12.35am)

The Proposition (Film 4, Tues 11.25pm)

Ils (C4, Thurs 1.10am)

And finally...

Primal Scream's 'Rocks' got a 21st makeover on last week's X Factor with the line 'Junkies keep a scorin' re-written to 'Birds keep a tweetin'
Check out the real deal here.

I'm a Celebrity starts in two weeks. Avoid ITV1 and 2 at all costs.

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