Micky Flanagan plans stand-up return

On Saturday, the comic announced a work-in-progress show and sold out a 800-seat venue in 2mins and 40sec.

Review: Billy Connolly & Micky Flanagan documentaries

It's been a good festive season for comedy documentaries, particularly if you like your comedians with long flowing hair. Christmas has been bookended for me by two docs about two fantastic comedians who are among the best in the game. In the case of Billy Connolly, probably the best. Though Micky Flanagan is certainly no slouch either.

The Caird: Hecklers, Kevin Bridges and the Big Yin

Unfortunately, it comes with the territory. Any comedian courageous enough to step onto the stage - whether it is in a 20,000 seater arena or in a dank pub basement - has to be well-equipped to deal with hecklers. However, be warned, disruptive outbursts from marble-mouthed louts will never be tolerated at the Caird Hall.

The second part of this profile of the 76-year-old comedian sees him back in Scotland, meeting locals for selfies, reflecting on his first trade as a "useless" welder and assessing the paradoxical character of his native country. Ross Noble, Sharleen Spiteri and Micky Flanagan contribute.

In which celebrities are hurled headlong and baffled into Harry Hill's new comedy panel show. Comedian Micky Flanagan, Robert Peston, Corrie's Sally Dynevor and erstwhile jumpsuit enthusiast Anneka Rice make up the first two teams, tasked with saving the planet from an alien invasion. Because why not?

Live comedy DVDs to fill those Christmas stockings

Some last-minute Christmas ideas as we round-up a bunch of live comedy DVD releases.

Our pick of the best Christmas comedy DVDs

Need a bit of ho, ho, ho this Christmas? These stand-up comedy DVDs might help. Kathryn Knight picks her favourites...