Reasons to stay in -
Saturday 5th December
The Thick of It (BBC2, 10.30pm) - The last in the present series, and what a series it has been. While Peter Capaldi's Malcom Tucker has once again stolen the show, he has been superbly supported by Rebecca Front as Minister for Social Affairs Nicola Murray, and Chris Addison as her hapless aide, Oli.
Some of my favourite lines from this series:
Malcom Tucker: 'I've got a to do list that's longer than a fucking Leonard Cohen song'
John Duggan: 'Oh no, I'm just obeying orders. Like a Nazi guard, but in a non gassy way'
Glen Cullen: ' I feel like I'm in a therapy group run by my own rapist'
Malcom Tucker: 'They didn't quite give me the time to fuck all the i's and fist all the t's'
Roll on series four!
Sunday 6th December
Top Gear (BBC2, 8.30pm) - This week, Rod, Jane and Freddie race airport vehicles. I only highlight this show, as the theme tune brings out a Pavlov's dog reaction in my 4 year old Son, who has become a little petrolhead. Heaven help us!
Tuesday 8th December
Russell Brand:Skinned (Channel 4, 10pm) - An insight into the mind of Andrew Sach's favourite comedian. The documentary also features Brand being interviewed by Frank Skinner, who currently hosts the best radio show around on the Absolute digital station.
Breaking Bad (Five USA, 10.45pm) - Settling down to be one of this year's TV highlights. Bryan Cranston's Walt surely has to be one of the most tragic underdogs to have graced our screens this decade.
Wednesday 9th December
True Bood (Channel 4, 10pm) - Sam finally shares his secret with Sookie. Is he really a dog who can change into human form, or is there something a little more sinister going on?
Thursday 10th December
Gavin and Stacey (BBC1, 9pm) - Season three has got off to a shakey start, and with Rob Brydon's Uncle Bryn being the only saving grace, it's somewhat of a relief that this will be the last series.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (More 4, 10.40pm) - The Seinfeld reunion continues to move closer, as the whole cast get together for a read through. After shedding some of the incidental characters that have weighed down the show over the past two seasons, Curb has finally returned to form. Pretty, pretty, pretty good!
Go out and do something less boring instead...
Alesha Dixon: Who's Your Daddy? (BBC3, 9pm) - Reportage from the Strictly judge, who is investigating the problem with absent fathers. More licence payers money being pissed up the wall.
Sofa Cinema
Batman Begins (Sunday, ITV1, 8.30pm)
Pan's Labyrinth (Tuesday Film 4, 10.45pm)
Gimme Shelter (Friday, BBC4, 10pm)
