The brilliantly funny record-breaking king of comedy is back with his brand new, hotly anticipated show!

Michael McIntyre ‘Happy & Glorious’

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FROM 9TH NOVEMBER AND ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD 16TH NOVEMBER 2015

The UK’s number one stand-up , Michael McIntyre is back with his brand new, hotly anticipated show Happy & Glorious. Currently touring arenas across the UK and Ireland, 'Happy & Glorious' is released on Digital Download on 9th November and Blu-ray™ and DVD on 16th November 2015, by UPHE Content Group. Filmed in front of a sold-out audience of 16,000 fans at the 02 Arena, 'Happy & Glorious' is the chance to witness the king of at his very best. The perfect Christmas gift for all the family and a must-have addition to the McIntyre comedy DVD collection

Happy & Glorious sees Michael return to the classic comedy style that helped make his name, as he discusses more hilarious tales of his everyday domestic life with his wife and children. These include their eventful recent move to the country, top tips for keeping his children in check during the school holidays, and even revealing his wife's unusual sleeping habits!

One of Michael’s favourite subjects is ‘Brits abroad’ and the way in which we conquer the final frontier - swimming! Not to be outdone, Michael also shows off his new walk amongst many more hilarious moments that will leave your sides splitting.

Internationally renowned and record-breaking comedian Michael McIntyre has released three best-selling DVDs - Live and Laughing in 2008, Hello Wembley in 2009 (which became the fastest-selling UK stand-up DVD of all time, a record it still holds today) and 2012's Showtime. With 3.3 million DVD’s sold to date, Happy & Glorious is set to continue the trend which has seen Michael crowned as the UK’s number 1 comedian.

'Michael McIntyre Happy & Glorious' is produced by Open Mike Productions and released by UPHE Content Group. Executive producers are Andrew Beint, Danny Julian, Joe Norris and Helen Parker with Anthony Caveney and Mia Cross producers and Chris Howe as director.

For full dates and listings information on the Happy & Glorious arena tour please visit www.michaelmcintyre.co.uk.

Michael is back on our TV screens later this year with a brand new Christmas variety show for BBC1.

Michael McIntyre - Happy & Glorious DVD details:

Release date: 16/11/2015 RRP: £21.99 Discs: 1 CERT: 15 Cat No: 8301335 Bar Code: 5053083013356 DVD extras: TBC Running time: TBC Subtitles: English Subtitles

Michael McIntyre - Happy & Glorious BD details:

Release date: 16/11/2015 RRP: £26.99 Discs: 1 CERT: 15 Cat No: 8304487 Bar Code: 5053083044879 DVD extras: TBC Running time: TBC Subtitles: English Subtitles

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Notes to editors:

Michael's big break came at the Royal Variety Performance in 2006.

His debut DVD, Live and Laughing, was the fastest selling of all time, only to be eclipsed by his second, Hello Wembley, that sold over 1.4 million copies and was the 2009 Christmas number one.

He has hosted his own BAFTA nominated BBC One series, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, and has won for Best Live Stand-up in 2009 and Best Male TV Comic in 2010.

In 2010 he became the youngest ever host of The Royal Variety Performance and released his bestselling autobiography, Life and Laughing.

In 2011 Michael was a judge on the hit ITV1 show Britain's . He also hosted Michael McIntyre's Christmas Comedy Roadshow on BBC One Christmas Day which was watched by over 8 million viewers.

In 2012, Michael's largest tour to date - Showtime included 71 arena shows, playing to over 700,000 people, including a record breaking 10 nights at in .

In 2013 Michael went international, playing arenas in South Africa, Dubai, , Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. His three dates in South Africa became the largest comedy event in South Africa of all time.

His recent TV highlights have included hosting the prestigious The Royal Variety Performance on ITV1 for a second time (in 2014) , as well as hosting BBC1’s 'Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show' Christmas Day and ‘Michael McIntyre’s Easter Night at the Coliseum’ on Easter Sunday. Michael will also be back on TV screens later this year with a brand new variety show for BBC1

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