Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-Nov-25 i TV&Satellite Week

Kenny Dalglish Genre: Documentary Eps: One-off The absorbing story of one of Liverpool’s most iconic players is narrated by Sir Kenny Dalglish (left) himself, with contributions from his wife Marina and his former teammates Graeme Souness and Alan Hansen. There is also a wealth of archive clips and home-video footage, which paint a picture of a great player and manager and a remarkable man. He had huge footballing success but Dalglish’s life has been defined by two tragedies – the 1985 Heysel Stadium disaster and the 1989 Hillsborough disaster – where he showed both compassion and leadership. All’s Fair Genre: Drama Season: 1 Episodes: 9 (released weekly) Glenn Close (right), Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts are in the starry cast of Ryan Murphy’s glossy drama about a firm of top female lawyers handling high-stakes divorce cases. Death by…

Oh. What. Fun. Available: Wednesday 3 December Genre: Comedy When it comes to Christmas, Claire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer) has everything covered, from family feasts to flawless decorations. She’s determined to give her chaotic clan the perfect celebration – but her efforts often go unappreciated. In the festive comedy Oh. What. Fun., Claire is hurt when her children fail to pick up on her hints that she wants to be nominated for the ‘Holiday Mom’ contest on her favourite TV talk show, hosted by Zazzy Tims (Eva Longoria). But the final straw comes when her loved ones are in such a rush to make it to a festive outing on time that they drive off in a hurry, not realising they’ve left her behind. ‘Claire is this incredibly capable person who makes everything…

Hunted by My Husband: The Untold Story of the DC Sniper Saturday 29 November In 2002, John Allen Muhammad terrorised America with a series of sniper attacks that claimed the lives of 17 people. This documentary looks at how the killings were a smokescreen for his real target – his ex-wife Mildred, who also reveals the abuse she suffered at his hands. See Documentaries, p20. Madame Web Saturday 29 November Superhero drama starring Dakota Johnson as NYC paramedic Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Webb, who, after a near-death experience, is able to see into the future. She must then use her new abilities to save a trio of young women who are destined for powerful futures. See review, page 25. WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Saturday 29 November WWE superstars square off in title…

More premieres and Day by Day planner❯❯❯ HORROR Available now to buy or rent from digital stores, including Prime Video and Sky Store After the wild success of director Scott Derrickson’s chiller The Black Phone, a sequel seemed highly unlikely. Childmurdering villain the Grabber (wonderfully played by Ethan Hawke) was killed, after all, by his latest quarry, Finn (Mason Thames). Although the boy was helped by the ghosts of past victims heard through a defunct phone, the Grabber himself was flesh and blood… For this follow-up, Derrickson and writer C Robert Cargill have come up with a smart way of extending the tale. Although Finn was the chief protagonist in the first film, it was his younger sister Gwen (a break-out performance by Madeleine McGraw) who stole the show with…

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MAN Vs BABY Netflix Rowan Atkinson (below) returns as hilariously hopeless house sitter Trevor Bingley in a four-part sequel to Netflix’s 2022 buzzy comedy Man Vs Bee. Now working as a school caretaker, Trevor manages to bag one more dream house-sitting gig in a lavish London penthouse over the festive period. But when the child playing baby Jesus isn’t collected from the school nativity, Trevor’s peaceful Christmas plans are instantly ruined as the ‘bundle of joy’ becomes his unexpected – and highly demanding – house guest. Steve Edge, Sunetra Sarker and AshleyJensen co-star. A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS: THE ROOM IN THE TOWER  BBC2 Mark Gatiss’ eerie festive tales have become a beloved Christmas tradition, and this adaptation of EF Benson’s short story is set to be suitably spine-chilling. Roger…

Sara Cox NEW The Marvellous Miniature Workshop Mon-Thu, 2pm, BBC1 (box set, BBC iPlayer) Born in Bolton in 1974, Sara Cox is best known as a DJ on BBC Radio1 and Radio 2. She began her TV career in1996 on C4’s The Girlie Show (inset) and other presenting roles include The Big Breakfast, The Great Pottery Throw Down and book-club series Between the Covers. She recently completed a 135-mile journey across the UK to raise money for Children in Need, as featured in BBC1 documentary Sara Cox: Every Step of the Way. HER NEW SHOW This week, Cox, 50, presents crafty new Repair Shop-style series The Marvellous Miniature Workshop, in which model makers re-create special places in miniature form. In one task, model maker Lee is asked by two friends…

Escorted Prime Video’s eight-part romantic comedy, written by and starring Brett Goldstein (above), will follow the fortunes of a divorced father who is living in Manhattan and struggling to co-parent. But his life takes a very surprising turn when he becomes a male escort. Luther Idris Elba (above) is reprising his role as John Luther in a second Netflix film, which will see the troubled detective beset by threats when he is called on to investigate a terrifying and seemingly random murder spree. Dermot Crowley and Ruth Wilson will also return. La Décision In Apple TV’s seven-part French-language thriller, Diane Kruger (above) will play the wife and political adviser of the French President (Raphaël Personnaz), who is thrown into turmoil after his young daughter – the product of an affair…

HORROR THRILLER Birth/Rebirth Netflix A superb, female-centred take on the Frankenstein story, this is more about medical ickiness than outright horror. It sees Marin Ireland’s autistic pathologist doctor, Rose, able to bring six-year-old Lila (AJ Lister) back to life, but – along with the child’s mother, Celie (Judy Reyes) – she must harvest the fluid of pregnant women to keep the girl alive… Touching on the power of maternal bonds, this is both fascinating and engrossing. 2023, 15, 98MIN THRILLER The Invitation Prime Video With an odd, formal invitation in hand, Logan Marshall-Green takes new girlfriend Emayatzy Corinealdi to a party held at his own former house by his ex-wife Tammy Blanchard and her new, creepy husband Michiel Huisman. Meeting old friends there, Marshall-Green senses something is… off. Director Karyn…

Here’s an enticing early look at Netflix’s upcoming drama Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, adapted from the legendary crime writer’s novel The Seven Dials Mystery. Penned by Doctor Who and Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnall, the three-part drama airs from 15 January 2026 and sees Mia McKenna-Bruce play spirited and perpetually curious amateur sleuth Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent. The action begins in 1925 at a party held at a country house, where a practical joke takes a sinister turn and results in murder. But as Bundle tries to get to the bottom of what has happened, danger looms… DREAM COME TRUE Fargo’s Martin Freeman co-stars as stoic police officer Battle, while Helena Bonham Carter is Lady Caterham, Edward Bluemel is Jimmy Thesiger, Nabhaan Rizwan is Ronnie Devereux and Corey Mylchreest is Gerry…

Did you enjoy playing an Ugly Sister? I’d just finished playing Prince Charming in Cinderella in panto when I started filming Tinsel Town. I’ve played a woman before [Little Crackers in 2012] but I’ve never dressed in drag for a role like I did for this one, with full make-up, plus a wig, tights, high heels and fake boobs. You’re playing Robin Hood in Manchester this Christmas. Why does panto remain so popular? I’ve always loved how panto is unashamedly daft and is a part of British culture we can all be proud of. It’s also what keeps theatres going all year round – the reason you can see the local theatre production of The Cherry Orchard in July is because they did Snow White in December. What’s your fondest…

The Abandons Available: Thursday 4 December Genre: Drama Season: 1 Eps: 7 After her battle for the Iron Throne as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones, Lena Headey is caught up in another ruthless conflict in new Netflix drama series The Abandons. Written by Kurt Sutter, creator of Sons of Anarchy, the seven-part western stars Headey as Fiona Nolan, a faith-driven Irish immigrant trying to earn a living as a cattle rancher in the Wild West of the 1850s. Widowed Fiona is unable to have children of her own, but has built a family by adopting four youngsters – Elias, Dahlia, Albert and Lilla – who live and work with Fiona on her ranch in Jasper Hollow. However, local mining magnate and matriarch Constance Van Ness (Sex Education star Gillian Anderson) has her sights set on…

Jay Kelly Available: Friday 5 December Genre: Comedy drama Hollywood stars and long-time friends George Clooney and Adam Sandler team up in this tender, whip-smart comedy drama about an ageing A-lister and his long-suffering manager. Directed by Noah Baumbach, the film follows veteran actor Jay Kelly (Clooney) as he embarks on an epic journey of self-discovery following the death of his mentor, Peter (Jim Broadbent), and a subsequent awkward encounter with an old friend, Tim (Billy Crudup), at the funeral. Jetting off to Europe, Jay gatecrashes his daughter’s tour of the Continent before collecting an award at an Italian film festival. But with his entourage along for the ride, Jay and his put-upon manager Ron (Sandler) begin to spiral as they reflect on their life choices. ‘Jay has been good at being a…

The Death of Bunny Munro In Sky Atlantic’s drama, salesman Bunny (Matt Smith) is left reeling following his wife’s suicide. But when social services turn up, he goes on the run in a bid to keep his son Bunny Junior (Rafael Mathé). Daddy Issues New mum Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood) is desperate for her own mother Davina (Jill Halfpenny) to move out in the return of the BBC comedy, so she gets dad Malcolm (David Morrissey) to pretend to rekindle his love for his ex. Summerwater C4’s thriller set at a Scottish resort follows retired doctor David (Dougray Scott) as he tries to cope with the dementia struggles of his wife Annie (Shirley Henderson). But his fellow holidaymakers’ parties threaten to tip him over the edge. Hazardous History with Henry…

HISTORY Civilisations: Rise and Fall Monday, 9pm, BBC2 When Cleopatra ascended to the Egyptian throne in 51 BC, she inherited one of the wealthiest empires on Earth. However, as recounted in Civilisations: Rise and Fall, circumstances conspired to make her reign turbulent, marking the end of a 3,000-year-old era. ‘How did Cleopatra succeed for so long against such overwhelming odds?’ ponders Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson. ‘Every other vestige of Alexander the Great’s empire had already been swallowed by Rome. Yet Cleopatra maintained Egypt’s independence for two decades.’ The first threat she faced was from her brother, Ptolemy XIII, whom she defeated thanks to an alliance with Rome, whose leader, Julius Caesar, she seduced. The siblings’ rivalry had sparked a civil war, then a volcanic eruption disrupted the flood cycle of the…

NEW Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw From Friday, Disney+ In this latest misadventure based on the best-selling books, Greg Heffley is presented with an ultimatum by his dad to try to change his wimpy ways. NEW Shaun the Sheep: Fleece Navidad Monday, 7am, CBBC & BBC iPlayer In a fun seasonal episode, Shaun secretly knits some festive jumpers to brighten up the background of the Farmer’s Christmas card photo. NEW The Famous Five From Monday, BBC iPlayer Dick, Julian, George, Anne and Timmy the dog are back for another mystery. In Big Trouble of Billycock Hill, the five rescue an injured Spitfire pilot and work out the truth of what happened.…

Jessica Barden U&Gold’s documentary Becoming Victoria Wood, airing in February, will see the actor read extracts from letters, interviews and the late comedian and writer’s archive, to shed fresh light on Wood’s life and career. Luke Evans In ITV1’s five-part drama The Party, based on Elizabeth Day’s novel, the actor will play a journalist who is friends with a politician (Tom Cullen), but a birthday bash goes horribly wrong. Angela Rippon The presenter will host 5’s four-part travelogue Great River Cruise Journeys, in which she voyages along the Mekong and the Danube, taking in the scenery of Cambodia, Vietnam, Hungary, Austria and Germany. Coming Back Hit BBC1 reality show The Celebrity Traitors will return for a second run next year, hosted once again by Claudia Winkleman, as more famous faces…