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Food Network is prepping for food's biggest holiday with a bountiful schedule of brand-new cross-platform content this November

FANE is delighted to present to you an exclusive live in conversation event with the Academy Award-winning actor, philanthropist, professor, and self-proclaimed pickle expert Matthew McConaughey.

In celebration of the paperback publication of The Testaments, Margaret Atwood's riveting sequel to her dystopian masterpiece The Handmaid's Tale, Fane Online have announced an exclusive live streamed evening of Atwood in conversation.

Leading production company Fane are delighted to announce the latest names to be added to their stellar programme of online 'in conversation with' streamed events, with Nigella Lawson, Matt Haig, Eddie Hearn, Jeremy Vine, Erica Davies and Jodi Picoult.

92Y has announced their online dance classes for August, featuring salsa, swing, hustle and more!

A brand new online production of Nigel Slater's critically acclaimed play Toast has been made available to worldwide audiences by Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield. Half-radio play and half-animated film, Toast can be listened to, or watched as an animated film, by audiences from the comfort of their own homes until 31 July.

Broadcasting legend Sir Trevor McDonald is to embark on a 4-date live tour across the United Kingdom, with tickets on sale now, available at www.fane.co.uk/trevor-mcdonald. Beginning on 6th May 2020 at HOME, Manchester, and concluding at Bristol's Redgrave Theatre on 21st June 2020, Sir Trevor McDonald: An Improbable Life is one not to be missed.

Broadcasters Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are to embark on a brand-new tour with their live show of smash hit BBC Radio 4 podcast Fortunatelya?? with Fi and Jane. This is the first podcast licence tour arrangement that BBC Radio 4 have embarked on with a commercial partner. The tour of the hit podcast experience no one knew they wanted, until they got it, will take in an initial 6 dates, beginning at The Lowry, Salford on 8th March and concluding at Theatre Royal, Norwich on 7th July. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 5th February at 10am from www.fane.co.uk/fortunately.

Fane have announced two live events to celebrate the publication of the bestselling author Marian Keyes' hugely anticipated novel Grown Ups, at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on 3rd February 2020 at 8pm and at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on 5th February 2020 at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.mariankeyes.com/events. Marian will also appear at Fane's inaugural Words Weekend at Sage Gateshead on 7th December 2019 at 1pm.

Fane have started a phase of international expansion, beginning in Australasia and signalling the company's intent to cement their position as one of the fastest growing production companies in their sector. The company have opened an office in Sydney, Australia, with plans for further international bases over the coming year, and have also unveiled a brand-new website.

Documentary filmmaker, author and TV presenter Stacey Dooley is to embark on a 10-date tour across the UK, with tickets on sale now available at www.faneproductions.com. Beginning on Monday 10th February 2020 at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo, and concluding at London's Barbican on Monday 24th February 2020, Conversations with Stacey Dooley will see Stacey share tales from her remarkable career so far, discuss the challenges of journalism in a polarised global political climate and a constantly shifting media landscape, and much more.

Broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson is to embark on a 7 date live tour across the North of England, with tickets on sale now, available at www.faneproductions.com/Parkinson-north-tour. Beginning on Saturday 8th February 2020 at Derby Theatre, and concluding at Bolton's Albert Halls on Saturday 15th February 2020, An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson will celebrate the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2,000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Much like stepping into a pair of comfortable slippers, two amiable aul Irish gents meet regularly at their local watering hole. Each armed with a pint, they follow the same ritual (in no particular order): grumbling, swapping accounts of life events, discussing current affairs, daydreaming, counseling, reminiscing, philosophizing and idling in the comfortable silences in between. Roddy Doyle, influential Irish novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, has ubiquitously made his mark in literature, on screen, and on stage. Impressively, whilst Two Pints runs at The Abbey, his novel-adapted-into-play The Snapper is running concurrently at The Gate.

The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.

The National Theatre and Fane Productions announce a series of events across August and September as the Lyttelton stage becomes the arena for a diverse range of contemporary voices in conversation.

The South Bank Show returns to Sky Arts this November with a sensational line-up of exclusive interviews, showcasing six brilliant women from across the arts: comedian Tracey Ullman, soul singer Beverley Knight, opera star Danielle de Niese, theatre producer Sonia Friedman, publishing powerhouse Gail Rebuck and a special show highlighting the importance of the arts in education, featuring 2018 Global Teacher Prize winner, Andria Zafirakou. 

Gather around the TV this holiday season with family and friends for Food Network's exciting menu of holiday programming kicking off this November. Food Network turns up the heat with the special premiere of People Magazine: Sexiest Chef Alive on Thursday, November 1st at 8pm when People Editor-in-Chief Jess Cagle goes behind the scenes with the 10 chefs in the running for the title. Then, Giada De Laurentiis hosts the new series Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge, tasking five top chefs to create the ultimate dishes for the ultimate food holiday on Sunday, November 4th at 9pm. On Monday, November 5th at 9pm, Jesse Palmer, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale are back with a new season of Holiday Baking Championship when nine of the country's best holiday bakers will compete for the grand prize of $25,000. Then at 10pm, Eddie Jackson and Ree Drummond return for an all-new season of Christmas Cookie Challenge giving top bakers the chance to impress with their creative cookie recipes. Next, Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence help returning recruits with their Thanksgiving meals on Worst Cooks in America: Thanksgiving Redemption on Sunday, November 11th at 10pm. Ina Garten hosts a special Thanksgiving episode of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro on Saturday, November 17th at 8pm where she and some of her celebrity friends share their favorite holiday sides including Barefoot Contessa fan Jennifer Garner. On Sunday, November 18th at 8pm, Martha Stewart welcomes four of the country's best cake artists as they craft the most incredible cake tributes to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on the special premiere of Macy's Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular. On Sunday, November 25th at 8pm, Jonathan Bennett hosts a special Holiday Wars competition giving three teams of cake and sugar artists the challenge of creating the most impressive holiday displays possible. At 9pm, Marcela Valladolid is giving nine food artists the chance to compete for the title of Best Gingerbread Artist in America on Holiday Gingerbread Showdown. Also, don't miss premieres and holiday-themed episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple D Nation. In daytime, Giada De Laurentiis is back for a new season of Giada's Holiday Handbook on Sunday, November 11th at 11:30am, helping to plan the perfect holiday menu. Then, country legend Martina McBride is welcoming fans into her kitchen where she will share her favorite family recipes on Martina's Table premiering Sunday, November 18th at 12pm. Also catch new seasons of Girl Meets Farm on Sunday, November 11th at 11am and Guy's Ranch Kitchen on Saturday, November 17th at 12:30pm. Catch holiday episodes and premieres of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro, The Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com is serving up Thanksgiving mains, sides and desserts that will be sure to impress your guests. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.