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MAN VS BABY NEW FROM THU 11 DEC, NETFLIX COMEDY From bumbling Mr Bean to simple spy Johnny English, Rowan Atkinson has made a career out of turning clumsy characters into comedy gold. Now, the 70-year-old British star is reviving his hapless house-sitter role from Netflix’s 2022 hit Man Vs Bee, but with a far more unpredictable guest on his hands this time! In four-part sequel Man Vs Baby, disaster-prone dad Trevor Bingley has left the world of house-sitting and is working as a school caretaker. But when his ex-wife, Jess (Father Brown’s Claudie Blakley), and daughter Maddy (newcomer Alanah Bloor) say they’re heading to Barbados for Christmas, he agrees to take on one more job looking after a lavish London penthouse. His hopes for a peaceful break go out…

Sandi Toksvig’s Great Riviera Rail Trip TRAVELOGUE 8.05PM, C4 On the second leg of her journey across the South of France, Sandi Toksvig reaches the ultimate destination for cinema lovers – Cannes, home to the world-famous film festival. She visits a luxurious hotel with connections to Grace Kelly and also finds out about the Palm Dog, the brilliantly named canine film award. Then it’s off to ‘the perfume capital of the world’, Grasse, for a scent workshop, before enjoying a cocktail in the hotel on the Antibes Peninsula where author F Scott Fitzgerald lived in the 1920s and, along with a community of fellow creative types, created the idea of the Côte d’Azur summer. ‘Literary nerd’ Sandi is so excited. NT Christmas TV We Loved & Lost NEW FACTUAL 9.05PM,…

Cooper & Fry LAST ONE DRAMA 8PM, 5 While DC Diane Fry (Mandip Gill) is still dealing with her own trauma of being stalked by an ex, DC Ben Cooper (Robert James-Collier) is shocked to learn she’s secretly been looking into the killing of his father, renowned officer Joe Cooper – a crime he’s never been able to solve. As the pair probe the murder of a local photographer, found lying dead among the stones at popular historic tourist spot The Nine Virgins, Diane gets an unwanted blast from the past, and the truth begins to unravel around Joe’s murder, sending shock waves through the team… While this is not the most compelling of finale stories, the series has held its own thanks to the natural chemistry between our new…

The Revenge Club NEW DRAMA PARAMOUNT+ A stellar cast play a group of divorcees hell-bent on revenge in this six-part thriller based on JD Pennington’s novel The Othello Club. Line of Duty’s Martin Compston and Slow Horses’ Aimee-Ffion Edwards star as Emily and Calum, who sign up for a divorce support group led by Malcolm (Amit Shah). The idea is to gain closure and move on from heartbreak, but instead, along with fellow group members Steve (Douglas Henshall), Rachel (Sharon Rooney), Rita (Meera Syal) and Tej (Chaneil Kular), they hatch a plan to punish their former spouses, starting with Emily’s ex-husband Dan, who cheated on her with her best friend. IM • See feature, page 21 FILM Wake Up Dead Man NEW CRIME COMEDY NETFLIX …A Knives Out Mystery. Putting…

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THE WAR BETWEEN THE LAND AND THE SEA NEW SUNDAY, 8.30PM & 9.15PM, BBC1 SCI-FI When an ancient race from the depths of the ocean unexpectedly makes contact with humankind, a battle begins over who can truly claim ownership of Earth in BBC1’s new sci-fi adventure The War Between the Land and the Sea. Set in the Doctor Who universe, the five-part series stars Years and Years actor Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont, a low-ranking employee at top-secret extraterrestrial-defence agency UNIT (Unified Intelligence Taskforce), who is surprised to be chosen as a civilian witness for the first meeting between humans and the species dubbed ‘homo aqua’. But when he develops an unexpected bond with aquatic ambassador Salt (The Morning Show’s Gugu Mbatha-Raw), Barclay becomes much more important than he ever…

MY LIFE AT CHRISTMAS WITH ANITA RANI NEW SUNDAY, 10.30AM, BBC1 FACTUAL Anita Rani was delighted to visit rock superstar Sir Rod Stewart and his broadcaster wife Penny Lancaster at their stunning mansion to learn what the festive season means to them for the first episode in a new run of BBC1’s My Life at Christmas. ‘Going to their home was magic – it absolutely didn’t disappoint,’ smiles the Countryfile host, 48, as she joins TV Times for an exclusive chat about the three-parter, which also sees her take trips down memory lane with presenters Ade Adepitan and Baroness Floella Benjamin. Here, Anita tells us more… You took the reins of this franchise last year, chatting to TV personality Spencer Matthews, EastEnders favourite Rudolph Walker and actor Dame Sheila Hancock.…

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Harry’s a man on the edge after his accidental murder of gangster Okie, particularly as dad Teddy has taken the rap. As Teddy’s sentenced, the spiralling mechanic turns to drugs… only for tragedy to strike. Aware that her eldest is struggling with withdrawal symptoms, having been given heroin during his time chained up in Kojo’s flat, Nicola still hasn’t told Harry that Teddy is pleading guilty, for fear of how he will react. But when George pays Harry a visit, he accidentally reveals all. Sent into free fall, Harry tells George that he was responsible for Okie’s death. The former publican urges him to go to the police, but when Nicola arrives, she’s having none of it. To diffuse the situation, she announces that she’s pregnant with George’s child; stopping…

ON NOW Jingle Bell Heist NETFLIX PREMIERE CRIME COMEDY A Christmas crime caper about two cash-strapped singletons – American Sophia (Olivia Holt) and Brit Nick (Connor Swindells) – who come up with the audacious plot to rob a luxury London department store on Christmas Eve, ‘stealing each other hearts’ in the process. While Peter Serafinowicz and Lucy Punch are perfectly cast as evil shop boss, Maxwell and Cynthia Stirling – representing the uglier, more materialistic side of Christmas – the chemistry between leads Holt and Swindells is somewhat lacking, making it more buddy movie than romcom. But if you want something less schmaltzy to the usual festive fare, this is a funny, hearty option. Dir: Michael Fimognari 2025, 15, 96min ON NOW Freakier Friday DISNEY+ PREMIERE COMEDY Jamie Lee Curtis…

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! LAST ONE REALITY 9PM, ITV1 …Final. Following three rollercoaster weeks of hardships and heroics in the Australian bush, we find out which of the remaining celebs will succeed last year’s winner, McFly’s Danny Jones, as King or Queen of the Jungle. Will the final vote reward the biggest personality, the best team player or the contestant who’s been on the longest ‘journey’ while Down Under? Expect some intense Bushtucker Trials, fun reflections on life in camp and one or two big surprises! As always, Ant and Dec announce the winner, while the exciting conclusion to this 25th series is discussed in the last I’m a Celebrity… Unpacked (10.40pm, ITV2). NC A Warwick Castle Christmas NEW FACTUAL 5.45PM, ITV1 Mel Giedroyc narrates this…

Shetland LAST ONE DRAMA 9PM, BBC1 There’s been so much for us to process in Shetland lately. When we haven’t been trying to guess who killed Eadie Tulloch, we’ve been worrying about Sgt Billy McCabe (Lewis Howden) and whether he’s crossed a line that he can’t come back from. Of course, that blend of compelling mysteries and sensitive personal drama is where Shetland excels, and this latest series has raised the bar again. In tonight’s must-see finale, the storm continues to ravage the islands as Calder (Ashley Jensen) and Tosh (Alison O’Donnell) uncover the motive behind Eadie’s murder, and the residents of Lunniswick must confront the ghosts of the past…  SP • See feature, page 8 Percy Jackson and the Olympians NEW DRAMA DISNEY+ (FIRST TWO EPISODES, THEN WEEKLY) The…

PETE WICKS: FOR DOGS’ SAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL NEW MON, 9PM, U&W FACTUAL Pete Wicks isn’t a fan of the festive season. But can the cute canines he meets in the first Yuletide edition of his U&W hit For Dogs’ Sake help show him the true magic of Christmas? Following in the paw prints of two series of the ‘dog-umentary’ earlier this year, the sparkling special sees the popular presenter, who adores pooches of all shapes and sizes, pop on a Santa hat to visit Dogs Trust rescue centres across the country and assist the charity’s dedicated staff in supporting vulnerable four-legged friends on their journeys to find forever homes. TV Times caught up with Pete, 37, for an exclusive chat to find out more… What can we expect from the…

THE REVENGE CLUB NEW FROM FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER, PARAMOUNT+ DRAMA They say revenge is a dish best served cold, and there’s a distinctly chilly atmosphere at the heart of Paramount+’s new darkly comic thriller The Revenge Club… Inspired by JD Pennington’s novel The Othello Club, the six-parter centres on the heartbroken strangers at a divorce support group who shift from seeking closure to playing pranks on their former spouses, from forged exam papers to rat invasions. But what begins as a cathartic outlet soon spirals into something more sinister. Will someone take things too far? Here, the cast introduce us to the scorned six… TEJ PLAYED BY CHANEIL KULAR Tech whizz Tej doesn’t say much, but notices a lot, and is dealing with some difficult family dynamics. ‘Tej is introverted…

There’s another special episode in store this week, with the Corrie clock going back in time to reveal more about Driscoll matriarch Maggie, played by Father Ted legend Pauline McLynn. Ben’s ma, as we know, is proving to be a pain in the neck for his partner Eva, and undermines the pint-puller at every opportunity. But is her bark worse than her bite, or should Eva be watching her back? The flashback scenes air on Monday, as Maggie celebrates her birthday. The atmosphere isn’t ideal for partying as both of her grandsons are nursing broken hearts – Ollie has been dumped by Dee-Dee, while Will is struggling with secret ‘girlfriend’ Megan getting close to Daniel. The lad is in such a state, in fact, that he makes a drunken pass…

Mammoth COMEDY 10PM (TIMES VARY), BBC2 Bringing home a boyfriend to meet your dad can often be an excruciating experience for all concerned, but when your pop is Tony Mammoth (Mike Bubbins), the embarrassment factor steps up several gears! As Mel (Sian Gibson) embarks on a romance with kindly Matthew (Al Roberts), Mammoth is initially uncertain about the new beau’s intentions towards his daughter. But after he learns that Matthew is a fellow fan of all things 1970s, he develops a huge man crush on him that is a delight to witness! Meanwhile, as Mammoth has to cover some of his boss’ lessons, the power goes to his head in truly spectacular fashion… CC Matthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen NEW FACTUAL 9PM, BBC3 This September, Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty…

Play for Today: Special Measures LAST ONE DRAMA 9PM, 5 In the concluding episode of the iconic drama anthology’s triumphant return, ex-EastEnder Jessica Plummer plays secondary school teacher Amy Harrison. After her stressed-out head of department jacks in his job on the morning of an Ofsted inspection, hard-working Amy is left holding the fort and admirably tries to cope with a series of crises. But it’s an uphill struggle, and she’s in danger of overlooking traumatised pupil Callum (Austin Haynes), who is experiencing his own day from hell… A sobering glimpse at our embattled education system. CC • See feature, page 13 The Prince vs the Paper NEW FACTUAL 8PM, C4 …Harry, Hacking & the Mail: Dispatches. With Prince Harry’s high-profile privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail…

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For Sir Anthony Hopkins, 1993 was a particularly good year. The Welsh actor was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the arts and starred in award-winning film The Remains of the Day, as devoted butler James Stevens. However, he was not on our cover for a movie role, but for ITV’s wildlife documentary In the Wild, in which he encountered lions in Tanzania. It was the fulfilment of a childhood dream – he first fell in love with the big cats as a six-year-old when he saw them in Bristol Zoo. Anthony told us that he had never been happier. ‘This is a wonderful life I’m leading. I’m getting paid to do parts I love, I’m travelling around the world and I’m making new friends. It’s great.’…