Goosebumps

Friday 6 December and Tuesday 17 December, 6.25pm + Saturday 21 December, 5pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

This inventive take on the young-adult horror books of author RL Stine (played by Jack Black in this) sees the writer’s imaginary demons come to life and set free on the town of Madison, Delaware. It’s up to Stine’s daughter Hannah (Odeya Rush) and her friend Zach (Dylan Minnette) to put things right before it’s too late.

Titanic: The Musical

Thursday 5 December, 2.05pm + Friday 13 December, 1pm + Wednesday 18 December, 12.45pm + Boxing Day, 12.50pm + New Year’s Eve, 12.05pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Based on the infamous marine disaster of 1912 rather than the 1997 movie of that same tragedy, this much acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical tells the stories of the men, women and children aboard the luxury liner. This version was filmed on stage at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking just last year.

Cinderella

Sunday 8 December, 6.15pm + Monday 9 December, 4.45pm + Saturday 14 December, 3pm + Christmas Day, 6.25pm + Boxing Day, 4.30pm + New Year’s Eve, 7.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

You’d have to have a heart of stone – or possibly be a wicked stepmother – not to fall in love with this bold jukebox musical version of the classic fairytale, starring Camila Cabello. With pop and rock hits, plus original songs, it hits all the right notes. Plus, Billy Porter as the Fabulous Godmother is the walking embodiment of the fire emoji.

Mulholland Drive

Monday 9 December, 9pm + Wednesday 11 December, 10.30pm + Friday 13 December, 11pm + New Year’s Day, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Not in the mood for Christmas magic? David Lynch’s baffling, brilliant mystery will provide spellbinding entertainment of a different kind. Naomi Watts stars as Betty, an aspiring actor who befriends an amnesiac woman she finds in her borrowed apartment. As they search for the woman’s identity, the situation grows increasingly bizarre and nothing makes sense… or does it? It’ll take you till 2026 to puzzle it all out.

The Star

Tuesday 10 December, 6.40pm + Tuesday 17 December, 3.15pm + Christmas Eve, 6.05pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

This animated movie tells the Nativity story from a whole new point of view: that of a donkey called Bo, who escapes his boring job and finds himself accompanying Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem. Lots of kooky animals join Bo on his adventure as he protects the newborn child from the minions of Herod. Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead) voices Bo, and the cast includes Oprah Winfrey, Keegan-Michael Key and Kelly Clarkson.

The Take

Tuesday 10 December, 9pm + Thursday 12 December, 10.30pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Also known as Bastille Day, this is a taut thriller in which a group of corrupt police offiers attempt to rob a bank on France’s national day. When their distraction tactic goes wrong – in a fatal way – CIA agent Sean Briar (Idris Elba) cottons on and must act fast to thwart the crime. Paris’s architectural wonders look terrific in ultra HD, as does the star’s handsome visage.

Source Code

Wednesday 11 December, 9pm + Sunday 15 December, 11pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

US Army pilot Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up on a commuter train to find he’s with a woman who thinks he’s a teacher named Sean. Before he can figure out what’s happening, the train explodes – and he wakes up again, this time in a cockpit, ready to be sent back to the train. Can he keep his grip on reality and save the train to break the loop? This time-twisting, mind-bending sci-fi actioner will keep you gripped.

The Smurfs

Thursday 12 December, 6.25pm + Friday 13 December, 4.40pm + Wednesday 18 December 3pm + Friday 27 December, 3.30pm + Monday 30 December, 3.40pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

You’re in for a Smurfing good time with the cheeky little blue creatures in this fun family movie, in which a wacky sequence of mystical events takes the Smurfs to New York. Havoc ensues as they attempt to return to their village for the Festival of the Blue Moon. Neil Patrick Harris and Jayma Mays are the kind humans who help them, while Hank Azaria is the evil Gargamel. Boo! Hiss! You can also see The Smurfs 2 (first showing Friday 13 December, 6.20pm) and the animated Smurfs: The Lost Village (Saturday 14 December, 6.35pm) on Virgin TV Ultra HD this month.

Renée Fleming: Christmas In New York

Christmas Eve, 8.15pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Famed American soprano Renée Fleming brings the spirit of New York to screens with a series of intimate musical performances. Fleming and her guests – including Rufus Wainwright, Gregory Porter and Kelli O’Hara – perform classic songs like “Frosty The Snowman”, “Winter Wonderland” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” as well as chatting about family, traditions, food and their favourite festive music. Perfect for a chilled-out Christmas Eve, when all the presents have been wrapped… right?

Il Divo: Timeless – Live In Japan

Christmas Day, 7.45pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Enjoy this superb concert from the huge-selling cross-over classical vocalists, filmed at Tokyo’s Budokan Stadium during their six-continent world tour. The set consists of an appealing mix of pop classics and traditional standards, including “What A Wonderful World”, “Angels” and “Unchained Melody”. A fabulous festive singalong for all the family on Christmas Day.

How to access the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel

You’ll find all the details explaining what you need here. Then simply go to CH 175 or CH 999 to access Virgin TV Ultra HD. Don’t have a 4K TV? Never fear, because you can also watch the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel through your HD TV. Lucky you!

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