Not Going Out is going out live on December 21st

Not Going Out, Lee Mack’s popular sitcom is set to broadcast its first live episode this Christmas, it’s been announced. It’ll see Lee Mack’s Lee and Sally Bretton’s Lucy try and organise a festive variety show but find acts are rather hard to pin down. Hugh Dennis’ Toby and wife Anna (Abigail Cruttendon) will also … >

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BBC’s festive TV line-up announced

The BBC have announced a mighty assembly of shows for its festive season, including Doctor Who, Call the Midwife, Luther and Les Misérables… As always there will be a festive – and yup, murderous – edition of EastEnders as the truth about Alfie and Hayley has catastrophic consequences for everyone involved. Additionally, there’ll be a big Christmas show for Michael McIntyre called, … >

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Why Lee Mack threatened to quit Not Going Out

Series nine of Not Going Out begins on the BBC early next month, but the show very nearly came to an end following repeats of the show on Dave. Chatting to the Radio Times, Mack said he took umbrage with the alcohol commercials that Dave was surrounding the show with. Mack hasn’t drunk alcohol for … >

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BBC One orders eighth season of ‘Not Going Out’

Not Going Out will be back on BBC One next year for a new season. The new episodes follow 2015’s Christmas special, which saw the central couple have their first child. Season 8 will see Lee (Lee Mack) and his long-suffering flat mate Lucy Adams (Sally Bretton), now finally a couple, return as parents with three young children. Other returning … >

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Win ‘Not Going Out’ boxsets!

For the first time ever, fans will be able to own all 53 episodes, including the very dramatic Season 7 finale, of Lee Mack’s multi award-winning show Not Going Out. The show, as well as being hugely popular with critics and audiences, holds the accolade of being the BBC’s longest running sitcom currently on air. … >

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Win a bundle of new comedy DVDs!

To celebrate the release of  Not Going Out Series 6, Not Going Out The Christmas Specials, Al Murray’s One Man One Guv’nor and Man Down Series 1 on DVD (all out now), we’ve got sets of all four DVDs to give away to three of our Twitter followers! For a chance to win, just follow … >

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BBC One reveals Christmas schedule

BBC One has confirmed this year’s Christmas schedule. Highlights on Christmas Eve will include Harry Hill’s The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm at 8.30pm and a Not Going Out special at 9.30pm. Highlights on Christmas Day will include Doctor Who‘s Christmas special at 6.15pm, the penultimate episode of Miranda at 7.15pm, a Call the Midwife … >

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