My pick of the best TV shows that debut in the UK this month...
And Then You Die -- Dave (Mon 26)
Six-part panel show about bad moments in peoples' lives, hosted by a puppet called Barrie Stardust.
Autopsy: Emergency Room -- Channel 4 (Tue 6)
Three-part series from controversial Dr Gunther von Hadens, this time demonstrating how you can save lives...
The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz -- Channel 4 (Fri 2)
Comedy quiz special to celebrate 25 years of Channel 4, hosted by Jimmy Carr; with panelists Frank Skinner, Jack Dee, Alan Carr, David Mitchell, Carol Vorderman & Richard Ayoade.
Bones -- Sky One (Thu 8)
Season 3 of the forensic science procedural drama, starring Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz (Angel).
Earth: The Power Of The Planet -- BBC2 (Mon 19)
Five-part documentary presented by Dr Iain Stewart that charts the life of our planet, from its creation 4.6 billion years ago, using spectacular imagery.
Free Agents -- Channel 4 (Wed 7)
Romantic sitcom pilot that's part of the Comedy Showcase season, starring Stephen Mangan (Green Wing) and Sharon Horgan as a temperamental couple...
The Great Pretender -- ITV1 (Mon 5)
Daytime quiz show hosted by Chris Tarrant.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! -- ITV1 (Mon 12)
Return of the reality show that sends a group of celebrities into the Australian jungle, to perform bushtucker trials and secure viewer votes...
Journeyman -- Sky One (Thu 8)
Sci-fi drama series about a time-travelling San Francisco reporter, starring Kevin McKidd (Rome).
Kenny Everett: License To Laugh -- ITV1 (Sun 18)
One-hour special to celebrate the popular comedian's life, with contributions from celebrity fans like Billy Connelly, Chris Moyles, Russell Brand and Leigh Francis.
Lead Balloon -- BBC Four (Thu 8)
Second season of the sitcom starring Jack Dee as disgruntled comedian Rick Spleen...
Learners -- BBC1 (Sun 11)
Comedy drama starring David Tennant and Jessica Hynes, with Tennant playing a devout Christian driving instructor giving lessons to Hynes...
The Mighty Boosh -- BBC3 (Thu 15)
Third season of the surreal comedy series, starring Noel Fielding and Julian Barrett, whose oddball characters Vince and Howard now work in a second-hand shop.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks -- BBC2 (Thu 15)
Return of the popular music quiz show, hosted by Simon Amstell, with team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus. Noel Fielding will stand-in for Bill Bailey for three weeks.
The Omid Djalil Show -- BBC1 (Sat 17)
The Anglo-Iranian comedian presents a show where he tackles subjects like identity, sex, death and religion.
Saturday Night Divas -- ITV1 (Sat 3)
Entertainment special hosted by Myleene Klass, with performances by Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Girls Aloud, Leona Lewis, Chaka Khan, Jamelia and Natasha Bedingfield.
Sold -- ITV1 (15 Nov)
Kris Marshall (My Family) stars in this comedy drama as a ruthless estate agent, alongside Anthony Head, Bryan Dick and Christina Cole.
Visions Of The Future -- BBC Four (Mon 5)
Three-part series where physicist Dr Michio Kaku predicts 21st-century advancements in technology...
And the TV embarassments that are best avoided...
Can Fat Teens Hunt? -- BBC3
10 overweight teenagers are sent into the jungles of Borneo, South East Asia. TV gold.
The Killer In Me -- ITV1 (Thu 8)
GMTV presenter Fiona Philips, retired footballer John Barnes, ex-children's TV presenter Toby Anstis and journalist Andrew Neil star in this documentary, where each have their DNA tested to see which common killer could be hidden in their genes! Is Toby Anstis related to Pete Sutcliffe? Is Harold Shipman a blood relative of Fiona Philips? Can we link John Barnes to a murder somewhere? Only one way to find out!
To The Manor Bowen -- Living TV (Wed 7)
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his family are followed around by cameras as they move into a 17th-Century Gloucestershire manor house. Fascinating insight into the trials of a family moving home, or a chance to watch professional posh Llewelyn-Bowen prance about rubbing his decadence in your face?
Tittybangbang -- BBC3 (Sun 11)
Quite possibly the worst sketch show of the past... well, ever. Debbie Chazen and Lucy Montgomery try desperately to squeeze some laughs from one-note ideas with barely one joke between them. Obviously, such quality means this is the third series and a Christmas special is due later. Oh joy.
All dates subject to change. I will try and amend this post with changes and additions.
And Then You Die -- Dave (Mon 26)
Six-part panel show about bad moments in peoples' lives, hosted by a puppet called Barrie Stardust.
Autopsy: Emergency Room -- Channel 4 (Tue 6)
Three-part series from controversial Dr Gunther von Hadens, this time demonstrating how you can save lives...
The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz -- Channel 4 (Fri 2)
Comedy quiz special to celebrate 25 years of Channel 4, hosted by Jimmy Carr; with panelists Frank Skinner, Jack Dee, Alan Carr, David Mitchell, Carol Vorderman & Richard Ayoade.
Bones -- Sky One (Thu 8)
Season 3 of the forensic science procedural drama, starring Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz (Angel).
Earth: The Power Of The Planet -- BBC2 (Mon 19)
Five-part documentary presented by Dr Iain Stewart that charts the life of our planet, from its creation 4.6 billion years ago, using spectacular imagery.
Free Agents -- Channel 4 (Wed 7)
Romantic sitcom pilot that's part of the Comedy Showcase season, starring Stephen Mangan (Green Wing) and Sharon Horgan as a temperamental couple...
The Great Pretender -- ITV1 (Mon 5)
Daytime quiz show hosted by Chris Tarrant.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! -- ITV1 (Mon 12)
Return of the reality show that sends a group of celebrities into the Australian jungle, to perform bushtucker trials and secure viewer votes...
Journeyman -- Sky One (Thu 8)
Sci-fi drama series about a time-travelling San Francisco reporter, starring Kevin McKidd (Rome).
Kenny Everett: License To Laugh -- ITV1 (Sun 18)
One-hour special to celebrate the popular comedian's life, with contributions from celebrity fans like Billy Connelly, Chris Moyles, Russell Brand and Leigh Francis.
Lead Balloon -- BBC Four (Thu 8)
Second season of the sitcom starring Jack Dee as disgruntled comedian Rick Spleen...
Learners -- BBC1 (Sun 11)
Comedy drama starring David Tennant and Jessica Hynes, with Tennant playing a devout Christian driving instructor giving lessons to Hynes...
The Mighty Boosh -- BBC3 (Thu 15)
Third season of the surreal comedy series, starring Noel Fielding and Julian Barrett, whose oddball characters Vince and Howard now work in a second-hand shop.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks -- BBC2 (Thu 15)
Return of the popular music quiz show, hosted by Simon Amstell, with team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus. Noel Fielding will stand-in for Bill Bailey for three weeks.
The Omid Djalil Show -- BBC1 (Sat 17)
The Anglo-Iranian comedian presents a show where he tackles subjects like identity, sex, death and religion.
Saturday Night Divas -- ITV1 (Sat 3)
Entertainment special hosted by Myleene Klass, with performances by Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Girls Aloud, Leona Lewis, Chaka Khan, Jamelia and Natasha Bedingfield.
Sold -- ITV1 (15 Nov)
Kris Marshall (My Family) stars in this comedy drama as a ruthless estate agent, alongside Anthony Head, Bryan Dick and Christina Cole.
Visions Of The Future -- BBC Four (Mon 5)
Three-part series where physicist Dr Michio Kaku predicts 21st-century advancements in technology...
And the TV embarassments that are best avoided...
Can Fat Teens Hunt? -- BBC3
10 overweight teenagers are sent into the jungles of Borneo, South East Asia. TV gold.
The Killer In Me -- ITV1 (Thu 8)
GMTV presenter Fiona Philips, retired footballer John Barnes, ex-children's TV presenter Toby Anstis and journalist Andrew Neil star in this documentary, where each have their DNA tested to see which common killer could be hidden in their genes! Is Toby Anstis related to Pete Sutcliffe? Is Harold Shipman a blood relative of Fiona Philips? Can we link John Barnes to a murder somewhere? Only one way to find out!
To The Manor Bowen -- Living TV (Wed 7)
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his family are followed around by cameras as they move into a 17th-Century Gloucestershire manor house. Fascinating insight into the trials of a family moving home, or a chance to watch professional posh Llewelyn-Bowen prance about rubbing his decadence in your face?
Tittybangbang -- BBC3 (Sun 11)
Quite possibly the worst sketch show of the past... well, ever. Debbie Chazen and Lucy Montgomery try desperately to squeeze some laughs from one-note ideas with barely one joke between them. Obviously, such quality means this is the third series and a Christmas special is due later. Oh joy.
All dates subject to change. I will try and amend this post with changes and additions.
