Jack In Time For Christmas

Find it in Apps > Prime Video from Tuesday 3 December

This Christmas comedy special in the grand old tradition of the genre sees comedian Jack Whitehall stranded in America with just four days to make it back to the UK for Christmas. With a stocking-load of conveniently located famous faces to help (and hinder) along the way, he’ll travel by planes, trains, huskies and bobsleighs.

The Sticky

Find season 1 in Apps > Prime Video from Friday 6 December

A tough, middle-aged maple syrup farmer (three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale) turns to crime when the bureaucratic authorities threaten to take away everything she loves. It’s inspired by a true story, dubbed the “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist”, where a gang attempted to carry out a multi-million-dollar heist on Quebec’s maple syrup surplus. Oscar and Emmy winner Jamie Lee Curtis guest stars.

Red One

Find it in Apps > Prime Video from Thursday 12 December

Leave your cynicism at the door for this yuletide treat. After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) teams up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas. Sure to be a festive hit in your household.

Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking

Find season 1 in Apps > Prime Video from Tuesday 17 December

A baking show inspired by the Wizarding World? James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) host this magical new series, joined by judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef. Special guests Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) also join in the fun to help evaluate the competitors’ showpieces. We’d happily make some of the cakes… disappear. Yum.

Smoggie Queens

Stream series 1 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now

This camp, silly, queer gang show set in Middlesbrough is raucously funny, telling the stories of primarily LGBTQ+ friends who hang out under the same roof. It’s unlike any sitcom you’ve seen on TV – there’s an entire episode that spoofs the movie Titanic – and yet it’s still a family sitcom like so many great British comedies. Although this family is a “found family”. Or to quote Sandi Toksvig: a logical family over a biological one.

The Rap Game UK

Stream series 6 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now. Series 1-5 available now

Fresh talent. Epic challenges. An amazing opportunity. Rap legends DJ Target, Krept and Konan hunt for the next big MC to take over the scene – and to take home a prize pot of £20,000 and a mentorship scheme. But this contest ain’t easy. This has been an epic season of The Rap Game UK with shocking twists and blistering talent on show. But which rapper will emerge as the winner?

Nightsleeper

Stream series 1 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now

This high-octane, heart-pounding crime thriller takes place on a sleeper train (duh, it’s in the show’s title) travelling from Glasgow to London. Normally it’s a restful voyage, but when hackers send the train hurtling towards death and destruction, two strangers try to stop it before it meets its destination. Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders) and Alexandra Roach (No Offence) star.

Cheaters

Stream series 2 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now. Series 1 also available now

The first series of relationship comedy Cheaters back in 2022 felt like a hidden secret. Not just because it was brilliant with terrific performances from the likes of Susan Wokoma and Joshua McGuire, but its short-form 10ish-minute episode runtime made it feel snackable and moreish. Series 2’s episodes might be longer (although still only 14ish minutes), but no less delicious.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Stream it in Apps > BBC iPlayer from Christmas Day

Wallace and Gromit are back with a new feature-length adventure. After a recent crime wave, Wallace and his pre-programmed smart gnome, Norbot, are the main suspects. But who could be behind it? Feathers McGraw – last seen in 1993’s BAFTA and Academy Award-winning short The Wrong Trousers – is back with a vengeance. Cue Gromit’s furrowed eyebrows…

Jamie Cooks Christmas

Find it in Apps > Channel 4 from Sunday 8 December

You'd think after all these years, Jamie would have completed Christmas cooking. But he’s back with new twists on traditional favourites – plus some options for those thinking beyond the turkey and stuffing (festive porchetta anyone?). A two-episode extravaganza that’ll make you want to head into the kitchen this yuletide.

Matt Baker: Christmas Travels With Mum & Dad

Find series 3 in Apps > Channel 4 from Tuesday 10 December. Series 1-2 available now

The affable Matt Baker takes his mum Janice and dad Mike on another gloriously festive adventure in this third annual special of the popular travelogue series. Previous trips have seen them visit York, the Lake District and Raby Castle in Darlington. We’re so looking forward to spending another cosy Chrimbo with the Bakers.

Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones

Find it in Apps > Channel 4 from Wednesday 11 December

Could you give up your smartphone for 21 days? That’s the challenge being set by Emma and Matt Willis to a group of Year 8 pupils in Colchester to measure the behavioural changes that occur when the screens are away – covering sleep, anxiety, depression, mood, stress, loneliness, enjoyment and social connectedness. Try, if possible, not to watch this on your phone.

Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas

Find it in Apps > Channel 4 from Monday 16 December

Incredibly, Kirstie Allsopp has been showing us how to add fabulously festive crafts to our Christmases since 2014. That means this year’s specials marks its 10th anniversary. This time, she’s on the hunt for the ultimate Christmas crafter, with 16 makers battling it out to be crowned champion. Fire up the glue guns…

The Festive Pottery Throw Down

Find it in Apps > Channel 4 from Monday 23 December

Babatunde Aléshé, Martin Kemp, Rachel Riley and Tom Rosenthal are all novice potters aiming to slay the clay in this festive special. Challenges include a hand-built Winter Wonderland and a surprise second challenge where speed is of the essence as the celebrities take to the wheel to see who can throw the most festive wine coolers.

The Great Christmas Bake Off

Find it in Apps > Channel 4 from Christmas Eve

You don’t get more Christmassy than a Christmas Bake Off – except maybe an episode of your favourite soap. This special combines the two as soap icons Chris Bisson, Natalie Cassidy, Dean Gaffney, Shobna Gulati and Sheree Murphy from EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale all compete for the coveted Christmas Star Baker.

The Piano At Christmas

Find it in Apps > Channel 4 from Christmas Day

Just Claudia Winkleman, Mika and Lang Lang for a special Chrimbo get-together at London’s Battersea Power Station and a right old singsong, featuring some of the stars of series two. Seasonal favourites on the show will include “Walking In The Air”, “O Holy Night” and “River”. Plus, don’t miss Mika and Lang Lang duetting a Beatles classic.

Elsbeth

Find series 1 in Sky Witness on demand now

This spin-off from the hugely popular series The Good Wife and The Good Fight opts to break the tradition and lose “Good” from its title. It focuses on Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston), an unconventional attorney who works alongside the NYPD to help catch criminals. (And maybe with an ulterior motive.) With series 2 on its way, join the show from the beginning.

Black Sands

Find series 1-2 in U&Alibi on demand now

If you believe all the TV dramas that are exported to us, the whole of the Nordic region is basically like the fictional county of Midsomer – only more picturesque and with more natty knitwear. In this excellent Icelandic thriller, a troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown where the discovery of a body changes everything. Soon, she’s forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while battling her own demons.

Fatal Attraction

Find it in U&W on demand now

This adaptation of Fatal Attraction reimagines the 1980s thriller and its timeless themes of marriage and infidelity through today’s world and attitudes toward strong women, personality disorders and coercive control. Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan make a compelling double act and it’s as raunchy as you’d expect, given the source material. Featuring plenty of twists even fans of the original won’t expect.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Find seasons 1-2 in Sky Max on demand now

We couldn’t hide our delight after the news broke that Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) would return to UK screens back in summer. And The Walking Dead spin-off didn’t disappoint as we watched him slay a whole new generation of acid-spitting Walkers. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, a second season dropped with Dixon’s right-hand woman and fan favourite Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) joining the show in search of her friend.

Michel Roux: Christmas In Provence

Find it in Food Network on demand now

You’re cordially invited to join Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux for an unforgettable festive feast. Using the local produce on offer in Provence, France, Roux whips up a storm of decadent drinks and delicious dishes to share with his loved ones, while sharing his tried and tested kitchen tips so that you can recreate these recipes at home.

Marcus Wareing At Christmas

Find series 1 in Food Network on demand now

Marcus Wareing, of MasterChef: The Professionals fame, is stepping away from the judging panel and into the kitchen to share his simple, accessible and inspiring tips for making the perfect festive spread. Expect plenty of Christmas puds, party foods and pastries that’ll blow your guests socks off.

The Following

Find seasons 1-3 in Apps > My5 now

Acclaimed screenwriter Keven Williamson (Scream, Dawson’s Creek) was behind this award-winning US crime thriller and it’s the perfect box set to binge across those gloomy winter evenings. The show follows former FBI agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) and his obsessive hunt across three seasons to find a dangerous serial killer who’s escaped from prison.

Christmas Cookie Challenge

Find season 7 in Food Network on demand now. More episodes across seasons 1-6 available now

If you’re sad that The Great British Bake Off has wrapped for another year, then we have some good tidings to share. You can get your baking fix with this delightful American series in which five clever chefs showcase their holiday cookie-making skills. And in the seventh season, these bakers try their hands at gingerbread, snickerdoodles and even 3D pop-up cookie books.

Cardinal

Find seasons 1-4 in U&Drama on demand now

Inspired by Giles Blunt’s novels of the same name, this landmark Canadian crime drama follows police detective John Cardinal (Billy Campbell) and his partner Lise Delorme (Karine Vanasse) as they investigate violent homicide cases against the beautiful landscapes of a small Northern Ontario town. Whether you’re already a long-term fan or new to Algonquin Bay, we can guarantee that Cardinal will have you gripped from start to finish.

The Mentalist

Find seasons 1-7 in U&Alibi on demand now

There’s never a dull day at the office for Patrick Jane (Simon Baker, The Devil Wears Prada). A former successful (yet fraudelent) celebrity psychic medium, Jane now uses his “powers” for good by assisting the California Bureau of Investigation with tracking down serial killer Red John, who murdered Jane’s wife and daughter, as well as a slew of copycat killers and other criminals.

Animal Kingdom

Find seasons 1-6 in U&Dave on demand now

In need a box set to binge come Boxing Day while you’re still digesting your turkey? Then look no further than this US crime drama loosely inspired by real-life Aussie crime family, the Pettingills. Set in Oceanside, California, the series centres around Joshua “J” Cody (Finn Cole, Peaky Blinders) who, following the death of his mother, moves in with his estranged family members who are running a criminal enterprise under J’s grandmother, tough matriarch Janine “Smurf” Cody (Ellen Barkin, Ocean’s Thirteen).

Dalgliesh

Find series 3 in Apps > My5 from Thursday 5 December. Series 1-2 available now

Bertie Carvel (The Crown) steps back into the shoes of enigmatic detective Adam Dalgliesh for the third series of Dalgliesh. Inspired by Death In Holy Orders from PD James’s novel collection, the third series features a forward-thinking Archdeacon ruffle a few feathers at the St Anselm’s Seminary by selling its valuable treasures. So when his body is found at the altar the next morning, Dalgliesh is called to help solve another complex case.

Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted

Find series 3 in Really on demand from Thursday 5 December. Series 1-2 available now

If you miss the days where Girls Aloud were on Most Haunted then this starry, spooky series is for you. The show follows a team of paranormal experts who visit the homes of celebrities such as Paul Burrell, Jodie Kidd, Chloe Ferry and Paul Chuckle who all need assistance with removing their unwanted spirit guests. Easy and addictive viewing.

Killer In My Village

Find series 8 in Sky Crime on demand from Saturday 7 December. Seres 1, 4-7 available now

This true crime docuseries sheds light on some of the shocking murder cases that have taken place across the country’s smallest towns and villages. Whether the killings were committed by complete strangers or were crimes of passion, the series meets those who worked across these chilling crimes and helped bring the killer’s justice.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Find seasons 10-12 in Sky Comedy on demand from Monday 9 December. Seasons 6-9 available now

Hearts broke around the world when the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm aired earlier this year. Now we can relive that heartache all over again as seasons 10 to 12 are ready for you to stream. Laugh along with Larry David as a fictionalised version of himself embarking on many misadventures, as well as a hilarious ensemble cast including Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines and JB Smoove, who come along for the wild ride.

White Collar

Find seasons 1-6 in U&Alibi on demand from Monday 9 December

Matt Bomer is Neal Caffrey – a renowned con artist, forger and thief who has found himself behind bars after a three-year stand-off with the FBI. However, when Caffrey is offered early release from prison in exchange for helping the FBI catch dangerous white collar criminals, it’s an offer that proves too good to refuse. Don’t miss a minute of the action as Caffrey takes to the mean streets of New York City, with the full series available this month.

The Day Of The Jackal

Find series 1 in Sky Showcase on demand from Thursday 12 December

Get ready to see Eddie Redmayne as you’ve never seen him before in this critically acclaimed political thriller. A modern screen adaption of Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, Redmayne stars as an elite assassin known as “The Jackal” whose cold-blooded operations have attracted the attention of tenacious British intelligence officer Bianca (Lashana Lynch). What ensues is a high-stakes cat-and-mouse chase across Europe with the goal of stopping The Jackal in his tracks once and for all.

Bangers & Cash: Under The Bonnet

Find series 2 in Apps > U from Thursday 19 December

BBC radio host Toby Foster narrates another round of this Bangers & Cash spin-off. In three exclusive episodes fans can watch previously unseen footage from Bangers & Cash and Bangers & Cash Restoring Classics, showing some of the most iconic cars that have come into the Mathewsons workshop including a Austin Mini Mk2, a Mazda MX-5 and an Audi Quattro. Swish! Don’t miss the arrival of series 2, plus catch up on all the previous episodes now.

Dexter: Original Sin

Find season 1 on Paramount+ from Friday 13 December

The highly anticipated prequel to Dexter drops on Paramount+ this month, following the transition of the young Dexter Morgan (Patrick Gibson, The OA) from mild-mannered student into the avenging serial killer we know and… love? Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey and Sarah Michelle Gellar also star.

A Quiet Place: Day One

Find it on Paramount+ from Christmas Day

After the apocalyptic horror movies A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place: Part II made the sound of silence terrifying, we’re travelling back to the start of the invasion by the blind extraterrestrial creatures with an acute sense of hearing. Lupita Nyong’o stars as a young woman who finds herself trapped in New York City. If you’re worried about the cat in the trailer, don’t worry. He’s fine. As for everybody else…

The Road Trip

Find season 1 on Paramount+ from Boxing Day

Addie (Emma Appleton) is attending a wedding in Spain with her sister Deb (Isabella Laughland) but is forced to car-share with her ex, Dylan (Laurie Davidson). Plus his best friend Marcus (David Jonsson) and a total stranger (Angus Imrie). Can someone be the right person, just at the wrong time? And is there ever a future in returning to a past love? You’ll love this emotionally complex six-part rom-com about giving love another shot.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Find season 1 in Apps > Disney+ now

Skeleton Crew follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, the mysterious character played by Jude Law. Finding their way home – and meeting unlikely allies and enemies – will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined.

Dream Productions

Find it in Apps > Disney+ from Wednesday 11 December

From the world of Inside Out comes Dream Productions, an all-new Disney+ series about the studio inside Riley’s mind where dreams really do come true – every night, on time and on budget, thanks to acclaimed director Paula Persimmon (voiced by Paula Pell). Riley’s growing up and her core Emotions are on the job helping her navigate, but now Paula is facing a nightmare of her own: her signature combination of dreams featuring Rainbow Unicorn and copious amounts of glitter just isn’t working anymore…

Elton John: Never Too Late

Find it in Apps > Disney+ from Friday 13 December

Directed by RJ Cutler and David Furnish, this documentary follows Elton John as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in an emotionally charged, intimate and uplifting full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of his early years and how he overcame adversity, abuse and addiction to become the icon he is today.

How to watch Paramount+ with Virgin TV

If you’re a Virgin TV 360 box or Stream from Virgin Media customer, you can get Paramount+ direct on your telly once you’ve got a subscription to the service. Simply sign up online, then log in on the box. And because Paramount+ is fully integrated into Virgin TV 360 and Stream, you can search without even going into the app. Just select Search & Discover from the Home menu and type in the name of the show or movie you’re after. You can also voice search Paramount+ shows with your remote, or say “Paramount Plus” to get to the app even faster.

How to watch Prime Video with Virgin TV

Prime Video is available to all Virgin TV customers with a V6 box, powered by TiVo^®, and a subscription to the service. Simply sign up to Amazon Prime via the website, and you can log in on the box. And because Prime Video is fully integrated into TiVo^®, you can search without even going into the app. Just select Search & Discover from the Home menu and type in the name of the show or movie you’re after. Virgin TV 360 customers can also find Prime Video shows and launch the app with voice search. 

How to access Disney+ on Virgin TV

All Virgin TV customers with our 360 box or Stream can find Disney+ in the Apps menu. Just scroll to Disney+ and press Select. You will need to login to use Disney+ the first time you use it. Please use the QR code or website information presented when opening the app for the first time.

If you do not currently have a Disney+ subscription, simply sign up via the Disney+ website, and then you can login on the box.