What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Prime Video and more
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We can all feel a bit overwhelmed when looking for something to watch in the world of streaming, so if you're in need of some help, you've come to the right place. This week: Bridgerton, the show that revolutionised period drama, is back for a typically breathless fourth season. At a masked ball, second Bridgerton sibling Benedict (Luke Thompson) is smitten by the mysterious Lady in Silver (Yerin Ha). But who is she? Meanwhile, the highly anticipated Take That documentary has been released on the same streamer, telling the story of the hit boy band. The three-part series goes behind the scenes with current band members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, featuring archived interviews with Jason Orange and Robbie Williams, as they reveal their personal experiences in a pop group that had millions of fans and sold over 45 million records worldwide. Over on Disney+, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is taking one of its biggest gambles in years with Wonder Man. The series appears to be most closely comparable to earlier experiments WandaVision and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, taking a low-stakes comedic spin through the sprawling comic-book world. We meet Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a struggling actor trying to make it in Hollywood, as he joins forces with fellow performer and one-time terror suspect Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley). For the film fans among you, there are plenty of new releases to entertain you at home during this dark, wet winter. Best buddies Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite on screen in Netflix's propulsive, all-star crime thriller The Rip, butting heads as a pair of veteran Miami cops who realise there’s a mole on their team — and no-one can be trusted. Also new to Netflix is romcom People We Meet on Vacation, in which Emily Bader and Tom Blyth play the platonic best friends whose globe-trotting adventures lead to, well, you can guess the rest, in what amounts to a sun-kissed version of When Harry Met Sally. It's a perfectly charming way to feel ever-so-slightly warmer. You could also try Nuremberg, a compelling drama about the courtroom trials of prominent Nazis starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek; or Dead of Winter, which features Emma Thompson as a widow who stumbles across a kidnapping while travelling through the snowy wastes of Minnesota. There's no shortage of streaming options, and so to give you a bit of a hand, RadioTimes.com has collated some of the best new offerings: from Netflix and Disney Plus to Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and Apple TV, here are the latest highlights across the services. Whether it's a tense thriller like Run Away, a reality show like Squid Game: the Challenge or a music documentary such as Taylor Swift: the End of an Era, there's something here to suit everyone's taste. Take a look at the list below, which includes all the details about where you can watch any title – and what we think.
Fallout season 2 release schedule: When is episode 8 on Prime Video?
Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins lead the cast of Prime Video's hit video game adaptation.
The end is nigh! The end of Fallout season 2, that is, which dropped its penultimate episode today. The latest chapter in Prime Video's zany video game adaptation caught some flack early in its run for a meandering pace, which took a while to arrive at the promised setting of New Vegas. However, things have spiced up in recent weeks with several crowd-pleasing moments, including the addition of franchise veteran Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy) in an intriguing supporting role. Judging by the way things are headed, there's a risk that next week's finale could leave us with a major cliffhanger, but fans can at least be assured that it won't go unresolved. In a show of faith, Prime Video handed Fallout an early renewal for season 3 last year, so we can expect to see Lucy (Ella Purnell) and The Ghoul (Walton Goggins) again in the not-too-distant (and hopefully, not yet apocalyptic) future. If you're excited to see the finale, read on for our full guide to the Fallout season 2 release schedule – including when to expect episode 8 on Prime Video. When is Fallout season 2 episode 8 out? Fallout season 2 episode 8 will be released on Prime Video on Wednesday 4th February 2026. The hit video game adaptation is set to be rolled out weekly on the streaming platform, which is the treatment typically given to its most high-profile productions. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google What time are Fallout season 2 episodes released in the UK? New episodes of Fallout season 2 will premiere at 2am on Wednesdays in the UK. Prime Video has announced that, from 27th January, Fallout season 2 episodes will drop at 6pm PT – six hours earlier than they had been arriving beforehand. Alas, due to the time difference, that still equates to the early hours of Wednesday morning for UK-based fans, meaning it probably won't have a huge impact on viewing habits over here. How many episodes are there in Fallout season 2? Fallout season 2 will consist of eight episodes in total, matching the number that comprised the first chapter. Fallout season 2 release schedule Here’s an overview of the full Fallout season 2 release schedule, so you can be prepared for when each episode drops: Fallout season 2 episode 1 – The Innovator – Wednesday 17th December 2025 (out now) Fallout season 2 episode 2 – The Golden Rule – Wednesday 24th December 2025 (out now) Fallout season 2 episode 3 – Wednesday 31st December 2025 (out now) Fallout season 2 episode 4 – Wednesday 7th January 2026 (out now) Fallout season 2 episode 5 – Wednesday 14th January 2026 (out now) Fallout season 2 episode 6 – Wednesday 21st January 2026 (out now) Fallout season 2 episode 7 – Wednesday 28th January 2026 (out now) Fallout season 2 episode 8 – Wednesday 4th February 2026 Fallout is available to stream on Prime Video. Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Add Fallout to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
Keeley Hawes tipped to return to the world of Tomb Raider in new Lara Croft TV series
Fans are already speculating what character she might be playing, and they've got some pretty good guesses.
British actress Keeley Hawes is set to return to the world of Tomb Raider in a new role for the upcoming Lara Croft TV series. Keeley Hawes first joined the franchise in 2006 at the beginning of her acting career, when she became the voice of Lara Croft in the much-loved video game Tomb Raider: Legend. The actress has continued to voice the iconic character in video games over the years, with the latest released last year (2025). Since then, Hawes has gone on to become a well-known TV actress, starring in Upstairs, Downstairs, Spooks, Ashes to Ashes, and more recently, The Assassin. She is also a three-time BAFTA nominee for her roles in Line of Duty and The Bodyguard. Now, a new Tomb Raider TV series is being produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Amazon Prime – which features a star-studded cast. Lara Croft will be played by Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner, while the series will also feature acting legends Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay, Celia Imrie as Francine and Bill Paterson as Winston. Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Bill Paterson have previously worked together on the critically-acclaimed BBC show Fleabag, where he played the titular character's father. It has now been reported that Hawes will also be starring in the high-anticipated Amazon Prime series, after she was spotted filming on set. A behind-the-scenes photo saw Hawes wearing a long trench coat, paired with heeled brown boots and carrying an M&S shopping bag. While her role in the new series has yet to be confirmed, many fans are theorising that she could be playing Lara Croft's mother Lady Amelia Croft, the Countess of Abbingdon. The new series will also feature Paterson Joseph, Martin Bobb-Semple and Jack Bannon as part of its cast. Production for the Amazon Prime show only began this month, so fans will likely expect a release date sometime in 2027 if not later. Add Lara Croft to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Champions League TV schedule 2025/26: TV fixtures and where to watch
Your complete guide to watching the Champions League in 2025/26, featuring a full TV schedule of games coming up.
Europe's top club sides are in action in the final week of the Champions League 2025/26 League Phase. The race for qualification to the knockout stages – be it the last 16 or the play-off round that precedes it – is into its final throes, with pivotal games on Wednesday evening. The top eight after eight rounds of games will progress directly to the round of 16, while those ranked ninth to 24th will battle it out over two-legged play-offs to join them. Watch the Champions League on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Arsenal are on course to finish top of the league table, while Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Chelsea all sit within an Premier League-dominated top eight as things stand. It's tight, however. Sixth to 13th – a pack featuring Manchester City – are all level on 13 points, meaning goal difference will be crucial. RadioTimes.com brings you the complete Champions League TV schedule, including every game you can watch live in the UK. Read more: Best players in the world | Best players of all time Champions League TV schedule 2025/26 All UK time. Subject to change. All live on TNT Sports and discovery+ at 8pm unless specified. Week 8 Wednesday 28th January 2026 Liverpool v FK Qarabag (8pm) TNT Sports 2 PSG v Newcastle United (8pm) TNT Sports 3 Napoli v Chelsea (8pm) TNT Sports 4 Arsenal v Kairat Almaty (8pm) TNT Sports Extra Eintracht Frankfurt v Tottenham Hotspur (8pm) TNT Sports Extra Manchester City v Galatasaray (8pm) TNT Sports Extra Champions League TV rights 2025/26 TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video share the live broadcasting rights for the Champions League in 2025/26. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video on a monthly basis without signing up to a contract. Watch the Champions League on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video will broadcast one highlight match per round of Champions League fixtures this season. They boast the first pick of the fixtures. New customers can sign up for a 30-day free trial – which usually costs £8.99 per month – and you can watch all of the football shown on the platform. You can also catch Champions League highlights on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Wrecking Crew review: Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa's action comedy has mega body count but no real peril
The Prime Video original is inspired by buddy movies like Lethal Weapon and 48 Hrs, but doesn’t have the thrills or charm of those classics.
It’s a bad week to be a faceless goon in this '80s-style action comedy with a mega body count but no real peril. Dave Baustisa and Jason Momoa star as estranged half-brothers James and Johnny reunited after the death of their father in an apparent hit and run. Bautista is a well-respected Navy Seal and family man living in Hawaii while Momoa is a disgraced cop and all-round wastrel living in Oklahoma, returning to Honolulu under duress. It’s not going to be an easy ride for the pair, who are being hunted by the Yakuza who are seeking a mysterious package, as well as Hawaiian gang the Syndicate, who have serious beef with Jonny and give him seven days to leave the island before they come for his head. Not that there’s much tension here – Bautista and Momoa are big lads (they look like “the Rock f***ed himself and gave birth to twins” according to one character) and in this they are virtually indestructible, swatting henchmen down like flies. Director Angel Manuel Soto, who made superhero movie Blue Beetle, understands the formula here but somehow misses the spirit of what made those ‘80s romps great, adopting a “more is better” mentality. More deaths, more punch ups, more car crashes, more bullets, more explosions and more baddies, doesn’t actually equal more fun, rather it equates to a bloated run time and action fatigue. At least it seems like the cast had fun. Bautista and Momoa have good chemistry and both get to do some outrageous scraps and stunts. The set pieces are certainly spectacular, including a bathroom brawl with Momoa vs the Yakuza and a corridor massacre which recalls a sequence from Oldboy and even finishes with Bautista staving someone’s head in with a hammer. Vehicular stunts are equally relentless – you wouldn’t want to be a random motorist in Hawaii either, with unseen casualties from exploding cars racking up the death toll. The comedy comes from fraternal banter (“You got old!” “You got fat!” etc), and some choice swearing from Jacob Batalon (best known as Spider-Man’s best buddy Ned in the MCU) as the brothers’ unwitting sidekick. Sadly more emotional scenes of the two bonding over past trauma don’t work at all, a shame since Bautista especially has proven himself an actor who can carry serious dramatic heft - he’s a big part of the beating heart of Blade Runner 2049. Though to be fair, The Wrecking Crew isn’t trying to be an awards-bothering tear-jerker. View oEmbed on the source website The plot, particularly the motives of the baddies, is convoluted as the boys uncover multiple conspiracies involving various different factions. Of the many antagonists who get at least some lines, the standouts are Claes Bang’s sleazeball millionaire and Miyavi as the stylish, coked-up Yakuza boss. Both get extended one-on-one scuffles that showcase different fighting styles, with Japanese/Korean musician and actor Miyavi’s lithe martial artist up against the ginormous former wrestler Bautista, a highlight. All the ingredients are here for a rollicking Friday night movie, though the whole is less than the sum of its parts. Inspired by buddy movies like Lethal Weapon and 48 Hrs, The Wrecking Crew just doesn’t have the thrills or charm of those classics, and doesn’t even live up to more recent efforts like Shane Black’s excellent The Nice Guys or surprisingly enjoyable The Hitman’s Bodyguard (but not its sequel, which is rubbish). But if you just want to see two massive blokes smashing the hell out of people, things and each other, with the odd decent one-liner, you could certainly do worse, and Amazon feels like the perfect home for this hunk of mindless man-candy. The Wrecking Crew is released on Prime Video on Wednesday 28th January. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Riz Ahmed reveals his new James Bond audition show got the approval of former franchise boss Barbara Broccoli
The show follows an actor whose life is thrown into chaos by Bond rumours.
Riz Ahmed reveals that former James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli gave her "blessing" to his new comedy-drama, where he portrays an actor being considered for the iconic spy role. Bait is a six-part comedy-drama coming to Prime Video in March, following "struggling actor" Shah Latif (Ahmed) over "four wild days" after viral reports emerge that he is in the running for 007. As "the entire world" voices their opinions on his potential casting, viewers will see how Shah's personal life "spirals out of control" as he's faced with "his last chance to hit it big". The series comes at a very appropriate time, given that the James Bond franchise is currently missing a leading man, and has been since Daniel Craig's definitive send-off in 2021's No Time to Die. View oEmbed on the source website If that wasn't enough, the Bond machine had to weather more fundamental change, when historic film studio MGM was purchased by Amazon, and longtime franchise producers Broccoli and Michael G Wilson later relinquished their control. Prior to that shock move, Ahmed told Deadline at the Sundance Film Festival that he had spoken to Broccoli about Bait, even though it isn't strictly a 'James Bond show' (the likes of which have been expected since Amazon took over). Rather, the Rogue One and Phoenician Scheme star considers Bait to be "about that crazy distance between our public and our private selves". He explained: "On the outside, it's like, 'Wow, you're killing it man. You're doing great...' [But in reality,] you're broke. These things happen, these contradictions between how we're perceived, how we want to be perceived, and how we are. "That's what the show is really about. It was through discussing with my co-showrunner Ben Karlin, we were talking about our lives, our experiences, funny anecdotes, and the Bond thing came up." Ahmed continued: "And I was like, 'Actually, that's the perfect aspirational symbol that can help drive the story of someone who aspires to be someone else'. "That's not where the show grew out of, but it was a conversation with Barbara Broccoli, who understood that and understood the show's not really about that. And yet, gave her blessing, she really loved the script." Broccoli sold her controlling stake over Bond (inherited from her father's production company EON) in February 2025, prompting shock from fans and the industry after decades of protective stewardship. Since then, work on the next James Bond film has ramped up, with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight writing the script, and Dune director Denis Villeneuve set to lead the project. As for that all-important casting, it remains a mystery. Bait is coming to Prime Video on Wednesday 25th March 2026. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that. Add Bait to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Invincible season 4: Release date and latest news
There was once a time when Invincible fans had to wait years until a new season of the hit adult animated superhero series debuted, but no longer. Now, the show has got into a consistent rhythm, with the fourth season on its way soon, just a year after season 3 blew fans away with its adaptation of some beloved comic arcs. News of season 4's release date has arrived alongside a brand-new trailer, which features all the character moments, punch ups and mayhem that you'd expect, while also introducing Lee Pace's new formidable villain. As fans now count down the days, they can rest assured season 4 won't be the last time they get to see their favourite characters - the series has already been renewed for a fifth season. As for season 4, read on to find out exactly when the next instalment is set to be released, along with everything we know so far about the cast and plot. Invincible season 4 release date The release date for Invincible season 4 was unveiled in January 2026, with the new episodes starting to arrive on Prime Video from Wednesday 18th March 2026. This means the season will be arriving just over a year after season 3, with the show now seemingly in a steady rhythm after the long gap between seasons 1 and 2. Creator Robert Kirkman has previously expressed his ambition to have a season of Invincible release every year, but that will depend on how long the production process takes. Speaking to The Direct, he said: "Right now, the focus is making sure that the show comes out as regularly as possible, and we're trying not to have any distractions that are going to keep us from that. "So, right now, the focus has been getting season 3 wrapped up, getting season 4 wrapped up. Hopefully, once those are all tied up, we'll have some time to figure out how to do a little bit more, but we may not. I don't know, we'll see." Invincible was officially renewed for a fifth season back in July 2025, before season 4 had even premiered, with the video announcement on Twitter/X confirming that voice recordings had already been completed. View oEmbed on the source website How many episodes will there be in Invincible season 4? We'd expect there to be another eight episodes in Invincible season 4. And if Kirkman and the rest of the crew behind the series get their way, there'll be plenty more episodes on their way in future seasons. How many seasons of Invincible will there be in total? Creator Kirkman has gone back and forth on this. In an interview with The Direct, he said he tries "to answer this question differently every time", adding that, while only five seasons have been confirmed so far by Prime Video, he hopes they "get to go for 11 seasons or more." He later told Collider that roughly "seven, eight, nine seasons would be the sweet spot to be able to complete the 144-issue story that we told in comics form to our satisfaction." We'd be surprised if the show continued for a full 11 seasons – but you never know! Invincible season 4 cast Casting announcements for Invincible season 4 are beginning to trickle in, with the latest update revealing that The Walking Dead and Black Panther star Danai Gurira has joined the already impressive roster. Gurira will voice antagonist Universa, who travels to Earth to steal energy in order to save her planet. She attacks a nuclear power plant to siphon nuclear energy, wielding her Staff of Leadership in tow, but judging by the first-look images, she comes into conflict with Atom-Eve along the way. She joins Foundation star Lee Pace, who was confirmed to voice the <a href="https://x.com/InvincibleHQ/status/1976769591998390415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1976769591998390415%7Ctwgr%5E7800acdca0962a6e13fc222a781ed53d3357aa34%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com%2Fstreaming%2Famazon-prime-video%2Finvincible-season-4-trailer-reveals-early-2026-release-window-as-thragg-voice-actor-confirmed-for-hit-prime-video-shows-next-chapter">iconic Thragg - the formidable leader of the Viltrum Empire - back in October 2025. Fans were also treated to their first look at the character, with a menacing image teasing that the ultimate antagonist may be on his way to Earth. Rounding out season 4’s latest additions to Invicible’s rogues gallery is Dinosaurus - - a dangerous and highly intelligent humanoid dinosaur and the alter ego of scientist David Anders - who will be voiced by The Americans star Matthew Rhys. The update confirmed the following cast members for the fourth season: Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson/Invincible Sandra Oh as Debbie Grayson JK Simmons as Nolan Grayson/Omni-Man Gillian Jacobs as Eve Wilkins/Atom Eve Christian Convery as Oliver Grayson Seth Rogen as Allen the Alien Walton Goggins as Cecil Stedman Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Conquest Jason Mantzoukas as Rex Splode Zazie Beetz as Amber Bennett Grey DeLisle as Monster Girl Zachary Quinto as Robot/Rudy Conners Chris Diamantopoulos as Donald Ferguson Ross Marquand as The Immortal/Rudy Connors Khary Payton as Black Samson Andrew Rannells as William Clockwell Kevin Michael Richardson as The Mauler Twins Ben Schwartz as The Shapesmith Clancy Brown as Damien Darkblood Jay Pharoah as Bulletproof Mark Hamill as Art Rosenbaum Melise as Dupli-Kate/Kate Cha Lee Pace as General Thragg Danai Gurira as Universa Matthew Rhys as Dinosaurus Despite not being listed, we’d also expected the following actors to reprise their roles in the upcoming fourth instalment; Sterling K Brown as Angstrom Levy, Michael Dorn as Battle Beast, Jonathan Banks as Brit, Xolo Maridueña as Fightmaster & Dropkick, Simu Liu as Multi-Paul and Tzi Ma as Mr Liu. What could be the plot of Invincible season 4? Prime Video has revealed that the upcoming season will return with “higher stakes”, teasing that the three new antagonists will be “unleashing chaos”. “While the world recovers from catastrophe, a changed Mark fights to protect his home and the people he loves, setting him on a collision course with a threat that could alter the fate of humanity forever.” The synopsis continues: “With the stakes and threats raised even higher this season, Invincible, Atom Eve (Jacobs), and the Guardians of the Globe must save the world.” Season 4 is expected to adapt a large portion of the epic Viltrumite War - the final climactic event between the Coalition of Planets and the Viltrum Empire. The season will also pick up following the Invincible War arc and after comic #65. Kirkman has teased the plot of season 4, telling Deadline: "Thragg is cast and will be in season 4. "So, I won’t reveal anything other than if you’ve been watching the show since season 1, you might be like, 'Hey, when is there going to be more Viltrumite stuff?' I will say that season 4 has more Viltrumite stuff that you might be wanting. "In season 2, we got the cool Anissa stuff and then Nolan’s story. In season 3, we got Conquest, and Nolan’s story, and stuff going on in space with Allen. "In season 4, it really ramps up. So, the people that are loving that aspect of the show, you will definitely get more of that." Previously speaking to RadioTimes.com, Kirkman also implied that the events of the Invincible War will be heavily felt in season 4, saying: "When we come back for season 4, we're going to be coming back to a very different world filled with very different characters." Kirkman also previously opened up to RadioTimes.com about the process of adapting the comic books, saying: "With this show, I envision it is a kind of process of, 'If it's not broken, don't fix it.' "So, when we sit down with the source material, if we feel like everything is working, we just try to make sure that we uphold what existed in the comics, trying to put a fresh coat of paint on it, trying to expand things where we can expand them, truncate things where you feel like that's necessary. "But if there's big moments and events that absolutely landed in the comics that I know the fan base is excited to see, you're going to get those moments." He then went on to clarify that any attempt to alter those moments will be "only to enhance", adding a little bit of extra something to build up a moment so that when an adapted moment from the comics finally lands, "it'll hit you in a different way", whether it's more emotional because you've had more time with certain characters or more intense because of that additional build-up. The ultimate reassurance that Invincible season 3 is a faithful adaptation to the comics, however, is when Kirkman mentions how he's compared Invincible with his time working on the TV adaptation The Walking Dead, where he learned that big changes from the source material aren't always needed. "It's really a process of trying to enhance what was in the comics, not to change it for the sake of giving you something different. That's something I learned from working on The Walking Dead," Kirkman said. "I was very much coming at things coming from a place of, 'They've read this before. Let's give them something different,' and I was pushing to change things as often as possible on that show. "Here, I'm like, 'You know what? Let's make sure we deliver that moment in a way that the fan base that's experienced the comics, that loves the comics, will love all over again.'" Is there a trailer for Invincible season 4? There is! A trailer was released on 22nd January, which you can watch right now here. View oEmbed on the source website Invincible season 3 is available to stream in full now on Prime Video – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Sci-Fi and Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Beast Games release schedule: When do new episodes land on Prime Video?
Prepare to watch a game show like never before.
A brand new season of Beast Games is in full swing on Prime Video. Season 1 was huge, quickly becoming Prime Video's most-watched unscripted show ever, with an enormous 50 million viewers after only 25 days. The new instalment kicked off on 7th January, dropping 200 contestants into the game and tasking them with battling it out for a $5 million prize. A huge twist at the beginning of season 2 saw the 200 hopefuls divided into two groups: 100 of the world’s smartest and 100 of the world’s strongest, with only 100 making it through to Beast City after a tough first challenge. And there's been plenty of action since, from a special Survivor crossover episode, which saw players coming up against a hybrid challenge course mixing elements of two shows together, to the wildest game of dodgeball. Five episodes have already been released, but when can fans expect the sixth episode to come out on Prime Video? Read on for the full release schedule for season 2 of Beast Games. When is Beast Games season 2 episode 6 being released? The sixth episode of the second season is set to land on Prime Video on Wednesday 28th January. How many episodes of Beast Games season 2 are there? There are a total of 10 episodes of Beast Games on Prime Video. With its weekly releases, viewers can stay tuned up until Thursday 13th February, when the final episode is scheduled to drop. Beast Games season 2 release schedule: When do new episodes come out? The competition series has a staggered release on Prime Video, with episodes 1, 2 and 3 being released at the same time on launch day, with consecutive episodes following weekly on the streamer. Below is the full release schedule for the first season of Beast Games. Episode 1 - Wednesday 7th January Episode 2 - Wednesday 7th January Episode 3 - Wednesday 7th January Episode 4 - Wednesday 14th January Episode 5 - Wednesday 21st January Episode 6 - Wednesday 28th January Episode 7 - Wednesday 4th February Episode 8 - Wednesday 11th February Episode 9 - Wednesday 18th February Episode 10 - Wednesday 25th February Is there a trailer for Beast Games season 2? Yes. The trailer for Beast Games was released ahead of it landing on Prime Video. In the trailer, viewers can get a closer insight into what the competition series consists of. You can watch the full trailer below. View oEmbed on the source website Beast Games season 2 starts on Wednesday 7th January on Prime Video. Season 1 is available to watch now. Add Beast Games to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Steal and The Girlfriend throw a much-needed lifeline to Prime Video's UK dramas – but can this template keep working?
The streamer has hit reset with some compelling thrillers, but levelling up will take some bigger risks.
If you've ever given Prime Video a cursory glance, you may have noticed that it's missing something rather important. Despite a presence in more than 10 million UK homes and the backing of one of the world's largest companies, the streamer has long struggled to make any genuinely impactful British dramas. The question is: could that be about to change? This week, Sophie Turner leads the cast of Steal, a brand new thriller set and filmed in London, which follows investment firm employee Zara after she is forced at gunpoint to aid a violent robbery. It follows Golden Globe-nominated miniseries The Girlfriend, released mere months earlier, which charted the delirious feud between a protective mother and her son's mysterious new partner. At first glance, the two shows wouldn't appear to share much in common, but take a closer look and parallels begin to emerge which could signal where Prime Video is headed with its UK originals. The Girlfriend's co-lead Cherry (Olivia Cooke) and Steal's protagonist Zara (Turner) are both young women from working-class homes, marred by absent or abusive fathers and strained relationships with their world-weary mothers. Both are unjustly overlooked in their elitist workplaces due to classism, but use this to their advantage in vengeful schemes involving rather hopeless men, i.e. Daniel (Laurie Davidson) and Luke (Archie Madekwe). Despite the questionable morals that Cherry and Zara exhibit, these tenacious underdogs remain at least partly sympathetic as they fight for a secure foothold in a world stacked against them. While The Girlfriend takes a more darkly humorous flavour to Steal, the base recipe is remarkably similar and shares ingredients with Prime's other recent UK drama, Malice; another star-led revenge thriller with the rich and powerful in its crosshairs. It's an ironic target for a company whose founder is one of the world's wealthiest men, with a personal fortune that would dwarf the most moneyed characters in The Girlfriend, Steal and Malice combined. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Jack-Whitehall-Malice-0603219.jpg" width="1909" height="1273" alt="Two men stand facing each other in a tense confrontation inside a modern, softly lit room. One man, wearing a blue polo shirt, leans slightly against the wall while speaking; the other, in a light green collared shirt, listens intently. The setting features neutral décor, wicker furniture, and a large window in the background." title="Malice" /> But not one of these shows is a genuine indictment of the super-rich (as seen in Parasite or Succession). Instead, they play like Channel 5-style airport fiction, with a level of gloss and celebrity closer to Apple TV's typical offerings. Suffice it to say, they aren't revolutionary or particularly ambitious. Nevertheless, such watchable mystery thrillers are a sturdy foundation to build on as Prime Video executives attempt to revitalise their UK scripted output (as reported by Ankler). But can they comprise the entire strategy? That depends on what the platform is hoping to achieve. These bread and butter projects might be enough to draw a healthy crowd. They could even pick up the odd award nomination, like The Girlfriend, although I suspect that was largely out of respect for director and star Robin Wright. The fun-but-frivolous drama wasn't a frontrunner in either of its categories, nor did it turbocharge conversation on a mass scale like fellow miniseries Adolescence – which Prime Video infamously passed on. All this to say that, if the streamer truly wants competitive British drama, it isn't enough to simply cut and paste a recognisable Brit into a broadly enjoyable thriller – be it Cooke, Turner, Martin Compston (Fear) or Jenna Coleman (Wilderness). Instead, executives should take a cue from their own US output, which is a balance of crowd-pleasing vanilla flavour like Reacher, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Bosch, with more offbeat fare like Mr & Mrs Smith, Overcompensating or The Boys. There are promising signs that the UK counterparts could yet follow suit, with Bait – a meta comedy-drama starring Riz Ahmed as an actor up for Bond – and the highly publicised Tomb Raider reboot from Phoebe Waller-Bridge coming down the pipeline. The former marks an overdue investment by the streamer in British comedy; a genre it has inexplicably overlooked despite early success as the BBC's international partner on Fleabag. Waller-Bridge's return with Tomb Raider – now filming here in England with Steal's own Sophie Turner – could well be her answer to Donald Glover's Mr & Mrs Smith (a project she dropped out of midway through development). Will these gambles be enough to draw people away from Netflix? That's unclear, given that the rival platform seems to have the easiest time launching hit British shows, regardless of their quality. But even if they can simply make people sit up and notice Prime UK's originals, that will be more than many were doing before. Steal and The Girlfriend are available to stream on Prime Video. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that. 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Steal's Sophie Turner reveals *that* twist made her want to sign onto the show
Major Steal spoilers ahead. For much of Steal's opening episode, friends Zara and Luke are having the mother of all bad days. The pair, played by Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones, Joan) and Archie Madekwe (Saltburn, Gran Turismo), are going about their business at the pension fund investment company where they work when they're caught up in a heist. Armed robbers enter the building and force them, at gunpoint, to carry out a transaction that siphons off billions of pounds of ordinary people's pensions. They don't just have a front-row seat to what's happening at Lochmill Capital – they also push the big red button, so to speak. But all is not as it seems. In the final moments of episode 1, when Zara slips away to the toilet after giving her statement to DCI Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) – we assume so she can catch her breath – she overhears two employees speculating about whether it could have been an inside job. It's in that moment – an exhausted smile creeping across Zara's face – that we realise she was in on the whole thing. "That's what made me sign on to the show," Turner told RadioTimes.com. "Reading that first script and then seeing the end, I just thought, oh, wow, this is going to be hard to pin down, and this is going to be a really fun character to play. "And then episode 2 comes around and then you realise this guy [gestures to Madekwe] was in on it too. And I just loved it. I found it totally fascinating and exciting to have everybody in this show be morally grey. You're constantly guessing who's done what, and who's up to what. And who can we trust and who can't we trust?" That also extends to DCI Rhys, who is a relapsed gambling addict and running in dodgy circles himself, which adds an extra layer of jeopardy to the storyline. "It just keeps you on your toes at all times," added Turner. But Zara's relief is short-lived... "There's a certain thing rehearsed or spoken about, how maybe this would go, if and when it happens," said Madekwe. "But then all of a sudden, it spirals out of their control. It becomes a lot bigger than what they'd spoken about. It feels scarier." Read more: Steal cast: Full list of actors in Prime Video thriller Steal creator reveals unsettling real-life inspiration behind Sophie Turner Prime Video heist thriller "As much as it's been planned, these guys come into the office and they beat up their colleagues," continued Turner. "None of this is part of the deal." "And when push comes to shove, they realise they're actually not cut out for this," added Madekwe. "For Luke, that's very obvious – he doesn't handle it very well and buckles under the pressure. "They've done something they potentially immediately regret." Steal is streaming on Prime Video from Wednesday 21st January 2026. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that. Add Steal to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Best TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video UK (January 2026)
From original series to iconic acquired dramas, check out the best shows to watch on Amazon's streaming service.
The latest original British series to be added to Prime Video is heist thriller Steal, a six-part show starring Sophie Turner, Archie Madekwe and Jacob Fortune-Lloyd. The series, which is already gripping viewers, focuses on an office worker at a pension fund investment company, who finds herself at the centre of a crisis when a gang of violent thieves burst in and get her to execute their demands. It joins a host of other thrillers on the platform, including recent additions such as Lazarus and The Girlfriend, but of course, that isn't all Prime Video has to offer. Hit apocalyptic video game adaptation Fallout is still debuting episodes of its second season weekly, while fans of big superhero comic book hits The Boys and Invincible are awaiting those shows' latest seasons later this year. Other popular titles on the platform including romantic drama smash hit The Summer I Turned Pretty, the sun-dappled, Mediterranean-set Hotel Costiera and crime drama Cross, the second season of which is on its way in February. Prime Video is also home to plenty of hit acquired shows, including Ryan Murphy’s Scream Queens, a campy horror-comedy set on a college campus, and co-productions like The Night Manager, the second season of which is now airing on BBC One, while season 1 is on Prime now. If you need any further inspiration while navigating Prime Video's vast library, we're here to help, picking the best titles you can find on the streamer and updating this list with new entries every week. So, without further ado, here are the top titles on Amazon Prime Video for UK viewers. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that.
Legally Blonde prequel series finally gets release date confirmed – with added good news for Elle Woods fans
Elle is coming to our screens sooner than you think!
We now have a confirmed release date for anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle – and it's come with a surprise piece of news too. Not only do we now know that Elle will premiere on Prime Video this summer on 1st July, but the series has also already been renewed for a second season. The news will undoubtedly come as a welcome surprise for fans of the original Reese Witherspoon-starring movies as we all wait and see just how Elle Woods's high school years will play out on screen. The new series will follow Elle as a teenager, showing us what experiences shaped her into the woman we saw in the original 2001 comedy film and subsequently, also in the 2003 sequel. Original movie star Witherspoon is already working closely on the series through her production company Hello Sunshine and also serves as executive producer. On the announcement of season 2, she said: “Twenty-five years after the world met Elle Woods for the first time, it’s a dream come true to share the story of how she became the unstoppable force we all fell in love with." She continued: “Discovering Lexi Minetree and watching her step into Elle’s fabulous shoes has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my career. I think our series’ themes of kindness, authenticity, and believing in yourself will resonate deeply with fans of the original films and new audiences alike. "Working with our incredible Hello Sunshine team, Amazon and our visionary writers and directors to bring Elle's high school journey to life has been a tremendous joy. I can’t wait to share Season One with the world and start rolling cameras on season 2!” Read more: After the Flood's Sophie Rundle teases potential third season as storyline has "life in it" Steal creator reveals unsettling real-life inspiration behind Sophie Turner Prime Video heist thriller Similarly, Peter Friedlander, Global Head of Television at Amazon MGM Studios, also said on the renewal: “Elle captures the heart, confidence, and optimism that made Elle Woods an enduring cultural icon, while giving audiences a fresh and deeply personal coming-of-age story. “Ordering a second season speaks to our belief in the creative vision and the incredible team behind the series, and we’re excited for audiences to experience Elle’s journey starting with Season One.” The new series sees Laura Kittrell (Insecure) take the helm as creator and showrunner, with rising star Lexi Minetree centre stage as Elle Woods. She'll be joined in the cast by June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mother Eva, Tom Everett Scott as her father Wyatt, as well as Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney and Zac Looker. Recurring cast members also include Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Pietz, Matt Ober, Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harder, Kayla Maisonet, Lisa Yamada, and James Van Der Beek. View Green Video on the source website On the initial announcement of the series back in 2024, Witherspoon said: “I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series! Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity, in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that?! "I’m extremely grateful to the incredible teams at Prime Video and Hello Sunshine - along with our amazing writer Laura Kittrell - for making this dream of mine come true. Legally Blonde is back!" Elle will premiere on Prime Video on 1st July 2026. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Steal creator reveals unsettling real-life inspiration behind Sophie Turner Prime Video heist thriller
"I thought, oh, this is a really good idea for a thriller."
We haven't even reached the end of January, but the Prime Video heist thriller Steal could already be the most stressful show you'll watch this year. Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones, Joan) and Archie Madekwe (Saltburn, Gran Turismo) star as best friends Zara and Luke, whose day at a pension fund investment company starts out like any other. That is, until armed robbers enter the building and siphon off an astonishing amount of money – with Zara and Luke forced to carry out their demands. The six-part series marks the TV screenplay debut of Sotiris Nikitas, who also writes crime novels under the pen name Ray Celestin and previously worked at a financial services company – "which the company that gets robbed in the show is based on," he told RadioTimes.com. "A lot of financial services companies in the City – a lot of money moves through those desktop computers and gets routed all around the world," he explained. "And it was just the idea of: there's a lot more money in those offices than there is in the average high street bank… and absolutely zero security." "So it was basically just imagining my workplace getting robbed," he laughed. "That was the seed of the story. And when I thought of it, I thought oh, this is a really good idea for a thriller." That lived experience, Nikitas hoped, brought a level of authenticity rarely seen in the genre. "It is completely how it would happen in real life," he said. "I previously worked at that company, and when I was writing the scripts it was very much exactly the procedure you would go through to effect the transfer of money. So fingers crossed – hopefully – it's very authentic." "But who would steal billions of pounds of ordinary people’s pensions – and why?" asks the official synopsis. DCI Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) is determined to uncover the truth. But as a recently relapsed gambling addict, Rhys must keep his own money problems in check while navigating the secret agendas and competing interests at the heart of this far-reaching crime. Read more: Outlander and The Crown stars confirmed for key roles in Netflix's epic Kennedy dynasty drama British comedy legend tipped to join The White Lotus season 4 opposite Hollywood stars Executive producer Greg Brenman hopes Steal will spark debate. "Hopefully it will provoke a lot of conversation," he said, while Nikitas wants the series to leave viewers with "some food for thought." "Something to mull over in the days after they’ve watched it," he added. "When they come back to it, there's another angle they can think about." Steal is streaming on Prime Video from Wednesday 21st January 2026. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that. Add Steal to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Riz Ahmed auditions for James Bond 007 role in first look at new comedy - as release date confirmed
Bait will release on Prime Video later this year.
The race to be the next James Bond star is well and truly on, so much so that a new comedy series has been made about exactly that topic. Bait, a new six-part series for Prime Video, stars Riz Ahmed as Shah Latif, a struggling actor who gets a last chance to hit it big when the audition of a lifetime – for the role of Bond – comes his way. The synopsis for the series says that it follows him "over the course of four wild days as his life spirals out of control and his family, ex-lover and the entire world weigh in on whether he is the right man for the job". It has now been confirmed that all six episodes of the series will be released on Prime Video on Wednesday 25th March, with a first-look clip having also been unveiled. View oEmbed on the source website The clip sees Shah's family finding a news story revealing his audition for the role, and getting a little bit ahead of themselves about just what this means. Starring alongside Ahmed in the series will be Guz Khan (Stuffed) as Zulfi, Sheeba Chaddha (Hamlet) as Tahira, Sajid Hasan (Hum Sub) as Parvez, Aasiya Shah (Unforgotten) as Q, Weruche Opia (The Jetty) as Felicia and Ritu Arya (The Umbrella Academy) as Yasmin. Ahmed not only stars in the series, but also acts as co-showrunner alongside Ben Karlin who has previously written for shows such as Modern Family, Future Man and Minx. Ahmed will next be seen on our screens taking on a different iconic role to Bond - that of Hamlet, in a new film take on William Shakespeare's masterpiece. The film, which has been reimagined in a contemporary London setting, has been directed by Aneil Karia and also stars Morfydd Clark, Joe Alwyn, Sheeba Chaddha, Avijit Dutt, Art Malik and Timothy Spall. Bait will premiere on Prime Video on Wednesday 25th March 2026 – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Plus, read our guides to the best Amazon Prime series and the best movies on Amazon Prime. Add Bait to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Steal cast: Full list of actors in Prime Video thriller
Sophie Turner leads Prime Video's latest fast-paced British thriller.
Sophie Turner is leading a pulse-pounding thriller on Prime Video, which explores the fallout from an enormous theft at an investment fund, leaving billions of pounds unaccounted for. For Zara (Turner), the day begins like any other, but quickly spirals into a nightmare as armed robbers storm her company's offices in a premeditated attack. Zara and close friend Luke (Archie Madekwe) are on the sharp end of it, as the culprits force them to go along with their plan at gunpoint – but who exactly are these mystery assailants? That's what DCI Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) is brought in to find out, but it soon becomes clear that this conspiracy is even more far-reaching and dangerous than it first appears. If you're excited for the intense new series, read on for an introduction to the Steal cast on Prime Video. Steal cast: Full list of actors in Prime Video thriller Here's an overview of the main Steal cast – read on for more detailed profiles on each of the key characters and the actors playing them, including where you might have seen them before. Sophie Turner as Zara Archie Madekwe as Luke Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as DCI Rhys Andrew Howard as Sniper Jonathan Slinger as London Ellie James as DI Ellie Lloyd Harry Michell as Milo Carter-Walsh Thomas Larkin as Wayne Sarah Belcher as Kate Shaw Tara Summers as Sophia Díana Bermudez as Tall Spike Leighton as Junior Yusra Warsama as Glasses Andrew Koji as Darren Yoshida Eloise Thomas as Myrtle Clarke Tomisin Ajani as Scots Kadiesha Belgrave as Chioma Dominic Mafham as George Cartwright Sophie Turner as Zara Who is Zara? Zara works at a pension fund investment company. On a typical day, a gang of thugs infiltrate their high-rise office and steal an eye-watering sum of money at gunpoint. Their identities and motivations, besides the obvious, are a mystery. What else has Sophie Turner been in? Turner rose to stardom on HBO's fantasy drama Game of Thrones, where she played Sansa Stark across all eight seasons. She went on to play powerful mutant Jean Grey in the X-Men prequels Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix. More recently, Turner appeared in true crime dramas The Staircase (on HBO) and Joan (on ITVX). Next up, she'll be returning to Prime Video for a Lara Croft: Tomb Raider reboot, penned by Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Archie Madekwe as Luke Who is Luke? Luke is Zara's best friend, who is by her side during the violent break-in, where they are both held at gunpoint and forced to carry out the will of the robbers. What else has Archie Madekwe been in? Madekwe is probably best known for his role in Emerald Fennell's hit drama Saltburn. Other projects include horror flick Midsommar and Apple TV's sci-fi series See, where he co-starred alongside Jason Momoa. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as DCI Rhys Who is DCI Rhys? The lead detective on the investigation into the robbery. He is hiding a gambling addiction that could be a threat to his fight for answers. What else has Jacob Fortune-Lloyd been in? Fortune-Lloyd debuted on our screens in the first season of Wolf Hall on BBC Two, where he played Anne Boleyn's friend and alleged lover Francis Weston. Later credits include Medici: The Magnificent, The Queen's Gambit, The Great and Netflix's Bodies, starring Stephen Graham. Ellie James as DI Ellie Lloyd Who is DI Lloyd? The colleague of DCI Rhys, who works with him on the investigation into the theft. What else has Ellie James been in? James recently played the legendary Nimue in ITV's Arthurian drama The Winter King. She has also appeared in Bodies, Red Rose, I May Destroy You and Giri/Haji. Jonathan Slinger as London Who is London? London is the codename of a leading member of the gang who robs Zara and Luke's company. What else has Jonathan Slinger been in? His earlier screen credits include The Sandman, The Sixth Commandment, Alex Rider and The Salisbury Poisonings. Eloise Thomas plays Myrtle Clarke Who is Myrtle? Myrtle is a new addition to the team at pension fund Lochmill Capital. She has one of the worst first days imaginable, witnessing the violent robbery and briefly being held hostage by the culprits. What else has Eloise Thomas been in? Thomas recently appeared in BBC One's short-lived crime drama Dope Girls. Other credits include True Detective: Night Country, The Bay season 4, and Erin Doherty thriller Chloe. Andrew Koji as Darren Yoshida Who is Darren Yoshida? Darren is a financial investigator, with expertise in the work that Zara and Luke do. It is hoped that he can help police detectives get to the bottom of how the enormous theft was accomplished. What else has Andrew Koji been in? In addition to acting, Koji is also a martial artist, who has shown off his moves in Snake Eyes, Bullet Train and crime drama Warrior. Later this year, he will also play the central role of Ryu in a new adaptation of the Street Fighter video game. Other credits include BBC One's Peaky Blinders, Netflix's Black Doves and Sky's Gangs of London. Andrew Howard as Sniper Who is Sniper? A dangerous individual in cahoots with the criminals. What else has Andrew Howard been in? Howard's credits include Marvel miniseries Echo and Paramount's Mayor of Kingstown, plus HBO dramas Perry Mason and Watchmen. Most recently, he appeared in Ben Affleck-led action flick The Accountant 2. Steal is streaming on Prime Video from Wednesday 21st January 2026. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that. 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What channel is Inter Milan v Arsenal Champions League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Bodo/Glimt v Man City in the Champions League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
Arsenal's perfect Champions League record will be put to the test against Serie A leaders Inter Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday night. The Gunners are top of the League Phase table after winning all six of their European fixtures this term and have already clinched a place in the last 16. With Man Utd to come on Sunday, Mikel Arteta may be tempted to rest a few key players but will not want to lose any momentum. Watch Inter Milan v Arsenal with an Amazon Prime Video free trial The hosts are still chasing a top-eight finish, which means skipping the play-off round and joining Arsenal in the last 16. Inter have lost back-to-back games in the Champions League but have been in outstanding form in Italy – going unbeaten this year with four wins in five. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Inter Milan v Arsenal on TV and online. Read more football features: Best players in the world | Best players of all time | Live football on TV today When is Inter Milan v Arsenal? Inter Milan v Arsenal will take place on Tuesday 20th January 2026. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Inter Milan v Arsenal kick-off time Inter Milan v Arsenal will kick off at 8pm. What TV channel is Inter Milan v Arsenal on? You can tune in to watch the game live on Amazon Prime Video. If you do decide to sign up, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial which means you can also watch all of the Premier League action with the trial, or tune in for documentaries such as All or Nothing: Arsenal or Rooney, plus many more coming to the platform in 2023. Afterwards, a subscription costs £8.99 a month – or £95 per year – and offers free next day delivery on thousands of items, as well as the Amazon Prime Video library. 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A Discovery of Witches favourite joins God of War TV series in major new casting
Another exciting casting update for the God of War TV series has been confirmed.
In the same week as we've had the news of who will be playing Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV adaptation, we now have another exciting casting update. It's now been unveiled just who will be starring as Thor’s wife Phoebe/Sif, with Discovery of Witches star Teresa Palmer confirmed for the role. The live-action Prime Video series will be focused on the reboot of the video game, focusing on the Norse era, and has already received a two season order. Development has been underway since 2022 but now, pre-production has kicked off in Vancouver and casting has now begun. So, that only means more exciting casting announcements to come. Australian actress Palmer is known for her roles in films like The Grudge 2, The Sorcerer's Apprentice and The Fall Guy, having also had starring roles in TV shows like Discovery of Witches, Mix Tape and The Family Next Door. She will be joining Ryan Hurst, who will be playing Kratos in the new series and himself played Thor in God of War: Ragnarök. His official character description is as follows: "The titular character of the entire franchise, Kratos is Spartan by birth, and a god by nature. Raised in a martial culture, he rose to command armies in service of his homeland until one day he made a fateful deal with Ares, the Greek God of War and lost his soul in exchange for being victorious in battle. "Over the course of ten wildly successful games, Kratos vanquished mortals, creatures and gods alike. In the process, he became an iconic character in pop culture, known for his stoic nature, unchallenged combat skills, and tragic past. "In God of War, the live action series, his story will closely follow the path of the last two games as he deals with something new: his ten year old son Atreus. This father and son dynamic began a whole new chapter in the legendary series and will be the heartbeat of the new show." Read more: Yellowstone creator’s new series on "grief and human connection" with A-list Hollywood stars confirms release date with first look British comedy legend tipped to join The White Lotus season 4 opposite Hollywood stars The burning question still remains as to who will play Kratos's son Atreus, especially as the show will centre on the father and son as they embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye. The synopsis continues: "Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human." The new series comes from writer, showrunner and executive producer Ronald D. Moore, who is known for his work on Outlander, Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica, being joined by Frederick E.O. Toye (Shōgun, The Boys), who will direct the first two episodes in the series. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Game of Thrones star in stylish first look at all-new Tomb Raider TV series
The Queen of the North has certainly had a costume – and career – change!
Following the first casting announcement for the new Tomb Raider series back in September 2025, fans have been dying to see Sophie Turner in costume as Lara Croft. Well, that wait is finally over, as Amazon MGM Studios has officially unveiled the first look at the former Game of Thrones star in the iconic adventuring get-up – celebrating the news that production is now under way on the latest adaptation. Clad in the character’s hallmark ensemble of shorts, a green tank top, red shades, fingerless leather gloves and multiple gun holsters, Turner evidently looks the part. Alongside the iconic costume, the X-Men star’s pose is very much reminiscent of the cover art from the original trilogy of Tomb Raider games. The reveal comes hot on the heels (or, in Lara Croft’s case, combat boots!) of the announcement that The Thursday Murder Club and The Celebrity Traitors star Celia Imrie will also be joining the cast of the upcoming Prime Video series. Imrie is set to play a new character named Francine, the head of advancement at the British Museum. Other big-name additions to the cast include Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs. The Avatar and Alien icon Weaver will portray Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious woman keen to exploit Lara’s talents, while Harry Potter and The White Lotus star Isaacs will play Atlas de Mornay – one of the franchise’s canon characters. Other roles from the iconic games confirmed to feature include Zip, Lara Croft’s long-standing tech support and trusted friend, who will be played by Martin Bobb-Semple. Meanwhile, the Croft family’s long-serving butler Winston – fondly remembered by many ’90s kids as the character they locked in the walk-in freezer – will also make an appearance, with Outlander and House of the Dragon actor Bill Paterson bringing him to life. The upcoming Prime Video series is led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Emmy-winning creator of Fleabag, and follows her work on Mr & Mrs Smith, which she later departed from. Waller-Bridge signed an exclusive three-year deal with Amazon back in 2019 and is now spearheading the Tomb Raider reboot alongside co-showrunner and executive producer Chad Hodge. Turner said in a previous statement: "I’ve been a long-time fan of Tomb Raider and the character of Lara. She has always felt for me, very emboldened in a male dominated world. She’s a fierce female role model!" Following her leading roles in HBO’s Game of Thrones, two X-Men films and Prime Video’s upcoming Steal, Turner is clearly on a winning streak - and Tomb Raider looks set to continue it. A release date for Prime Video’s Tomb Raider, which follows the adventures of world-famous archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft, has yet to be confirmed – but fans may want to dust off their dual pistols and PlayStation games, as Croft is officially back in action. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
God of War TV show confirms live-action Kratos actor, and it's a familiar face to game fans
The upcoming God of War TV adaptation has its Kratos, and while it's a name that has surprised many, it's one that fans of the games will known very well. Despite God of War's two decades of source material, the TV adaptation for Prime Video will begin with the reboot, focusing on the Norse era. But while development has been underway since 2022, with writing beginning in early 2024, the identity of our would-be Kratos has been kept under wraps until now. Fittingly, for an adaptation focusing on the games' Norse era, Deadline has revealed that Kratos will be played by Ryan Hurst, who himself played Thor in God of War: Ragnarök. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/god-of-war-kratos-cast-ryan-hurst-c0d89eb.jpg" width="6000" height="4000" alt="BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 10: Actor Ryan Hurst attends the PaleyLive LA premiere of WGN America's 'Outsiders' Season 2 at The Paley Center for Media on January 10, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Mintaha Neslihan Eroglu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)" title="PaleyLive LA Premiere of WGN America's 'Outsiders' Season 2" /> Ragnarök was Hurst's first foray into video game acting, earning him a BAFTA nomination, but it came after an impressive career in film and TV. Following a breakout role in 2000's Remember the Titans, Hurst has gone on to roles such as Opie Winston in Sons of Anarchy, Li'l Foster Farrell in Outsiders, Beta in The Walking Dead and many more. Of course, with Hurst's confirmation as Kratos, another major question arises. With the adaptation following the most recent two games in the series, who will play Kratos's son Atreus? Both God of War and its sequel, Ragnarök, follow Kratos and Atreus as father and son, journeying to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye. Much of the story plays out through their interactions and character development, with the two helping one another develop, both as gods and humans. Ronald D. Moore of Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica and Outlander fame took over as series writer, showrunner and executive producer in 2024, following the departure of the previous executive producers. He will be joined by Frederick E.O. Toye (Shōgun, The Boys), who has signed on to direct the first two episodes in the series. As for gaming, the next title in the God of War series is reportedly in development at Sony Santa Monica. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What channel is the NBA London Game 2026 on? Memphis Grizzlies v Orlando Magic TV channel, live stream and UK time
Check out how to watch the Memphis Grizzlies v Orlando Magic on TV.
The NBA London Game 2026 will pit the Memphis Grizzlies against Orlando Magic at the O2 Arena in North Greenwich. This is the 10th edition of the game and the Grizzlies' first appearance on this side of the Atlantic. Magic played here in 2016. In terms of the standings, the Grizzlies lie down in 10th in the Western Conference, hovering on the edge of Playoff contention. Watch the NBA London Game 2026 on Amazon Prime Video with a free trial Magic are in a more promising position, sixth in the East with a .550 record and aiming upwards, though they must be wary of the congested pack narrowly beneath them in the standings. Of course, there's still time for everything to change given we're only at the halfway stage of the season. There's still plenty of time for Magic to shore up their position and for the Grizzlies to fight their way into contention. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Memphis Grizzlies against Orlando Magic on TV and online. How to watch the NBA London Game 2026 on TV and live stream The NBA London Game 2026 between Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video. The game will take place on Sunday 18th January 2026. Tip off is 5pm UK time. Amazon Prime Video is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app. Coverage is available to all subscribers, including those on a free trial. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to <a id="menurm6o" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link The Radio Times Podcast">The Radio Times Podcast.
Last One Laughing UK season 2 cast members tease new episodes as Bob Mortimer talks return
"The moment I walked in, I thought, 'No, this is just different.'"
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. An entertainment hit on a streaming platform is something of a rarity. Stranger still when it’s a show stuffed with comedians where a mark of success is not laughing. But that’s what you get with Amazon Prime Video’s Last One Laughing UK, which sees some of the country’s best stand-ups locked in a room together, trying to “break” each other into fits of guffaws without cracking a smile themselves. Now, after the huge success of the first run in 2025, the show’s back this spring. “It’s exactly the same as series one, except for every single moment,” host Jimmy Carr tells RT. “It’s different comedians. A different level of competition. It’s basically comedy if it was a sport.” One of the new crop of contestants is former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc. “I think there are pros and cons of doing a second series of something like this, because the first series was so brilliant and joyous and free,” she says. “Whereas when you’ve seen the first series, you go in with different levels of pressure, and expectation.” “It was more competitive this time,” agrees Carr. “They had gameplay in place. They had game faces. They knew what they were doing this time.” “Which isn’t to say that we didn’t also have a brilliant time!” Giedroyc adds. “We had an amazing gang. I mean, stellar.” Said gang features a mix of well-known and up-and-coming comics, including David Mitchell, Romesh Ranganathan, Amy Gledhill, Diane Morgan, Maisie Adam, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Sam Campbell and recent Celebrity Traitors champ Alan Carr, hoping he can keep the giggles under control this time. Plus, one more familiar face – Would I Lie to You? favourite and series one winner Bob Mortimer is back to defend his crown. “I didn’t expect to come back, but was delighted to be asked, because it’s an experience that you can never re-create,” says Mortimer. “It’s interesting – the moment I walked in, I thought, ‘No, this is just different. It’s an entirely different dynamic.’ So I didn’t feel I had any advantage.” View Green Video on the source website The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. Last One Laughing UK streams on Prime Video. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Boys favourite Karl Urban stars in first look at explosive new pirate revenge story
The new film is coming to Prime Video next month.
The Boys’ Karl Urban is a swashbuckling captain in first-look pictures from The Bluff, an epic period thriller from Frank E Flowers (Bob Marley: One Love). The Bluff follows retired pirate Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) as she tries to escape her violent past. But the return of her notorious former captain, Connor (Karl Urban), forces her to confront the demons she’s tried to bury. Ismael Cruz Cordova, Vedanten Naidoo and Safia Oakley-Green also star as Ercell’s family – over which she is fiercely protective. The film is set in the Cayman Islands and features real-world locations including the Skull Cave and towering bluffs. The Bluff is premiering globally on Prime Video on 25th February, so there’s not long to wait before Karl Urban graces our screens again. For fans of The Boys, there’s good news too: season 5 will premiere on 8th April on Prime Video. The first two episodes will drop at once, with the rest releasing weekly until 20th May. The final season is set to be an emotional one, with stars taking to social media to reflect on their characters’ journeys. The Boys’ creator Eric Kripke teased that season 5 takes place after the events of spinoff series Gen V. "Season 5 takes place a good amount of months after Gen V ends, so you'll also catch up what's been happening in the intervening time and how this resistance has been going. The spoiler I can give you is 'not well'," he said. The Bluff is scheduled to be released on Amazon Prime Video on February 25th. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Jeremy Clarkson offers hint for Clarkson's Farm season 6 filming as snow set to blast UK
Clarkson is eager to get back onto the farm.
While it seemed Clarkson's Farm would be taking a short break before returning for a sixth series on Prime Video, there could be a return to Diddly Squat sooner than some may have initially thought. Jeremy Clarkson admitted that if it were to snow, they would start filming again – and thanks to the good old British weather, snow has fallen in some parts of the UK, including Oxfordshire. Clarkson told The Sun: "We've never had a rest, we wrap a series and immediately start again because farming doesn't stop. You harvest and you're immediately start drilling for the next year. "So, but this time Kaleb's gone off to Australia, he's filming down there at the moment, I was doing Millionaire Hot Seat and I really wanted to have a holiday because I haven't had one in ages. "So we just said 'OK, well let's just actually wrap it'…and then, I just said, 'If it snows we'll start filming again.'" At the time of reporting, it isn't clear when season 5 will be coming to screens, but Clarkson has previously suggested that it may not be the last, writing in his column in The Sun back in October: "It’s likely that the brilliant guys who edit our show will find some nuggets of humour in the mix and that there’ll be some laughs in season five. "And in the relentless sunshine, the Cotswolds did look fantastic. But at the coalface, it was knackering." Clarkson continued: "Are we carrying on? Well, we’ve sent the cameras away to give us a break from that side of things for a while. "But yup. Kaleb's out there now in his tractor, and after I’ve finished writing this, I’ll be joining him. The show goes on." View Green Video on the source website Despite there being no news on the renewal front, Clarkson is hopeful that there could be up to seven seasons of Clarkson's Farm He added: "We'll definitely do six – Amazon want to (do season 6) and I want to. I've got a good idea for six. "I said I'll stop doing them when there are no more ideas. But I've got two quite good ones, so we’ll do six and then we'll see..." Clarkson's Farm seasons 1-4 are available to watch on Prime Video – sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that. Add Clarkson's Farm to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Thursday Murder Club favourite confirmed for Prime Video's Tomb Raider TV series as cast unveiled
Other new cast members include Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs and more.
Prime Video’s Tomb Raider TV series has expanded its cast, with The Thursday Murder Club and The Celebrity Traitors favourite Celia Imrie among the new additions. Alongside Imrie, who's set to play Francine, the head of advancement at the British Museum, other newcomers to the cast include Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs. Alien and Ghostbusters star Weaver will play Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious woman who is keen to exploit Lara’s talents, while Harry Potter and The White Lotus actor Isaacs will portray Atlas de Mornay, one of the canon roles. The trio join the previously announced Sophie Turner, who will be leading the cast as Lara Croft. Other new additions to the Tomb Raider cast include Martin Bobb-Semple, who will play Zip, and Bill Paterson, who will star as Winston from the video games. Jack Bannon will also appear as Gerry from the Tomb Raider universe and John Heffernan will play David, while there are also parts for Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed and August Wittgenstein. The new series comes from Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge after she was snapped up by Amazon in an exclusive three-year deal back in 2019. The new show will also feature Jonathan Van Tulleken (Shōgun and The Changeling) as director and Chad Hodge (Wayward Pines and Good Behavior) as Waller-Bridge’s co-showrunner. Turner said in a statement: "I’ve been a long-time fan of Tomb Raider and the character of Lara. She has always felt for me, very emboldened in a male dominated world. She’s a fierce female role model!" Waller-Bridge said that the cast is beyond her "wildest dreams", adding that she's thrilled "to have been able to bring some personal and fan favourites to the screen while also introducing a few new rascals of our own to the mix". Production is set to kick off on the series later this month, and a release date is yet to be confirmed. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Jack Ryan series co-creator responds to viral clip that 'predicted' US intervention in Venezuela
“The goal of that season wasn’t prophecy — it was plausibility.”
Jack Ryan series co-creator Carlton Cuse has spoken out about a resurfaced scene from the show that fans believe ‘predicted’ the recent US intervention in Venezuela. Following the US military operation which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a 2019 scene from the Prime Video series went viral for seemingly mirroring the real-world event. In the clip, CIA analyst Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) explains why Venezuela should be considered “a major threat on the world stage”, highlighting its oil and mineral wealth and strategic proximity to the US. “Venezuela is arguably the single greatest resource of oil and minerals on the planet,” the character says. Reacting to the six-year-old clip, Carlton Cuse told Deadline that the season was never about prophecy. “What always surprises you as a storyteller is how often real-world events catch up to fiction," he said. "The goal of that season wasn’t prophecy — it was plausibility. When you ground a story in real geopolitical dynamics, reality has a way of making it rhyme." Speaking about the choice of Venezuela as the subject of the series’ second season, he added: “Graham Roland and I weren’t making a statement – we were telling a fictional character-driven thriller rooted in Venezuela’s long-standing strategic relevance." He continued: "Our job was to make the situation feel credible," adding that “the season came from our desire to tell a fictional story about the forces at play, not from imagining an outcome". In the series, the Venezuelan storyline ends with the corrupt fictional president being exposed and removed through elections – a stark contrast to the reality, which involved a military operation by US special forces. “Any time the United States uses force abroad, it’s a moment that deserves reflection,” Cuse said. “The consequences are born most significantly by people who have very little control over events. I can only hope things move toward stability and peace for the people living there.” All four seasons of Jack Ryan are available to stream now on Amazon Prime Video – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Add Jack Ryan to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
2025’s 25 best documentaries - from Flintoff to Grenfell: Uncovered
These are the top picks across the major streamers.
Across all the major streamers and broadcasters, documentaries have been at the forefront of major conversations this year. Whether it's Disney+ taking a closer look at the untimely death of Caroline Flack, or Netflix examining injustice in the US, there have been plenty of thought-provoking series and films. These 25 picks are the very best released this year, forcing audiences to reappraise, reconsider and read further between the lines of stories that have dominated the headlines. As we near the end of the year, take the time to catch up on some of the best watches of 2025. 25. The Truth About Jussie Smollett Where to watch: Netflix In one of the most peculiar showbiz stories of recent years, Jussie Smollett created a drama that would have felt far-fetched even in Empire, the hip-hop epic that made his name. In 2019, the actor claimed to have been the victim of a racist and homophobic attack – an incident he was later accused of staging – and lengthy legal wrangling ensued. With Smollett interviewed along with police and lawyers, The Truth About Jussie Smollett had plenty to say about the nature of celebrity in the USA. - Gabriel Tate 24. Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer Where to watch: Netflix In 2010, police officers searching a beach in Long Island, NY, for a missing woman got a horrifying surprise: they didn’t find her, but they did find the bodies of many other women, all of them sex workers. The hunt for the Long Island Serial Killer went on for more than a decade, with many observers feeling the authorities’ indifference to the women’s fate hampered the quest for justice; this three-part doc tells the victims’ stories and recaps the facts and twists of the case. - Jack Seale 23. Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing Where to watch: Netflix This is a modern-day horror story about the world of "kidfluencing", where children create social media content, sometimes gaining huge followings along the way. Piper Rockelle's YouTube channel hosted videos of her singing, doing pranks and documenting daily life with a "squad" of friends. On camera it was all smiles, but cast members detail a cult-like atmosphere and allege horrendous abuse at the hands of Rockelle’s mother. - Jack Seale 22. The Diamond Heist Where to watch: Netflix One of the biggest robberies in British history nearly took place in November 2000: a gang of career criminals planned to steal a £350 million diamond from the De Beers exhibit inside the Millennium Dome in east London, in broad daylight. It was an outrageous heist that took months of planning and the careful assembly of a crack team. Just one problem: the police were following the robbers from the start. A three-part documentary makes good use of one of the gang, Lee Wenham, as the main interviewee, going into more detail than most shows would about the thieves' backgrounds, giving the cops their own episode, and setting us up for a thrilling outcome. - Jack Seale 21. Katie Piper: Locked Up In Louisiana Where to watch: U Ever since the acid attack that changed her life, Katie Piper has wanted to understand why people commit violent acts and admits she felt like killing the man responsible. She's spending a month inside a women’s jail in New Orleans where she hears that 75 per cent of the 120 inmates suffered domestic abuse before they committed their crime. It’s disturbing viewing and you may question the life sentences they face. "We all have choice," says Piper, "but sometimes the choice is me or them." - Jane Rackham 20. The Jury: Murder Trial season 2 Where to watch: Channel4.com Nobody knows what goes on when a jury retires to deliberate a case, other than those who are in the room. This returning documentary series, stripped throughout the week, gave us an inkling. It replicates a real murder case, using actors speaking from court transcripts in front of 12 ordinary people – like a real jury they’re of all ages, opinions and walks of life – to observe the judicial process and see whether they reach the same verdict as the original decision-makers. The case, which has been tweaked to make it anonymous, is about the fatal stabbing of a young man by his girlfriend. What the jury must decide is whether she acted in self-defence. What becomes clear very quickly is how much people’s individual experiences colour their opinions, and how the bigger voices in a group can dominate and even influence the discussions. One man seems to have made his mind up almost immediately, while others are swayed by each new piece of evidence. - Jane Rackham 19. Educating Yorkshire Where to watch: Channel4.com Anyone who feels broadcasters are short of new ideas could point to this reboot. But they'll welcome it anyway, because – who wouldn't? The Educating docu-strand was the prom queen of 2010s TV, a critical and ratings hit that got its best grades for the series set at Thornhill Community Academy in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Four million viewers enjoyed the relatable snapshots of school life then choked back tears in the episode where stammering teenager Musharaf gave a speech at his end-of-year assembly. The teacher who helped him, Mr Burton, is now the head at Thornhill. As Channel 4 again wire his corridors and classrooms with fixed cameras and radio mics, the staff face a new set of challenges, from an attendance crisis to rising pupil anxiety. - David Butcher 18. Love Con Revenge Where to watch: Netflix If you saw the hit Netflix doc The Tinder Swindler, you’ll recognise Cecilie Fjellhøy as one of the victims of an arch fraudster who targeted single women. She returns for a series that continues to explore the dark world of "romance fraud" – con merchants who roam dating apps looking for marks, convincing them that love is in the air before hitting their victims with requests for loans that will never be repaid. Rather than just documenting the phenomenon, Fjellhøy teams up with fiery private investigator Brianne Joseph to track down these scammers — and wherever possible, confront them on camera. - Jack Seale 17. Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 bombers Where to watch: Netflix You could perhaps pair this documentary with the excellent Disney+ drama Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes - both recall an extraordinary few weeks in the summer of 2005, when London was rocked on 7th July by co-ordinated suicide bombings during morning rush hour on the Tube and bus network. An already traumatised city was further destabilised by a separate terrorist cell attempting to perpetrate a very similar set of atrocities a fortnight later, creating a pressure-cooker environment in which an innocent man, de Menezes, was shot dead by police. Those who were in London at the time, including survivors of the 7/7 attacks, are on hand to provide first-hand witness statements. - Jack Seale 16. Girlbands Forever Where to watch: BBC iPlayer After last year's BBC Two documentary Boybands Forever, this three-part series was always going to be the follow-up. In charting the highs and lows of being in a 1990s girl band, Melanie Blatt of All Saints is the most candid (episode one would be blander without her anecdotes; some are funny, others horrific), while members of Eternal, Atomic Kitten and Mis-Teeq are among those recounting spats, successes and sinister press stories (the tabloid headlines are appalling). It's a detailed but not encyclopaedic take on the decade (B*Witched , who had four number one singles, fail to get a mention), and despite any analysis of '90s girl bands inevitably revolving around the Spice Girls’ orbit, frustratingly and intriguingly, producers haven’t secured any of the five to take part. There are at least a few nice nuggets from the man who put them together: music manager Chris Herbert relays how watching Friends made him want to apply that same formula to creating a girl group. - Frances Taylor 15. Call Her Alex Where to watch: Disney+ Alex Cooper, the podcaster behind the cultural juggernaut Call Her Daddy, puts herself in front of the camera as she charts her meteoric rise to fame - which didn't come without its setbacks. Following her from an awkward kid growing up to an impressive athlete at university all through to her multi-million dollar podcast deals, it's difficult to not be left impressed by Alex's domination in what began as a heavily male-dominated field. - Katelyn Mensah 14. Amy Bradley Is Missing Where to watch: Netflix This is a three-part, true-crime doc about a missing-person case that is, as the title implies, still alive – but which concerns a woman who disappeared in 1998. Amy Bradley, 23, was on a Caribbean cruise holiday with her parents when she vanished from the family cabin balcony in the early hours of the morning. Did she fall overboard? Possibly, but she’s never been found and there have been multiple reported sightings of her on land, stretching across three decades. The programme sifts through the theories, the suspects and the efforts that have been made to find Bradley – so far, in vain. - Jack Seale 13. Boyzone: No Matter What Where to watch: NOW/Sky Documentaries Boyzone didn't feature in BBC Two's documentary about '90s boybands, but they now get a dedicated three-part retrospective detailing the tensions and traumas that went on behind the squeaky-clean scenes. Laid bare is the behaviour of the band's former manager Louis Walsh. He is never shy of a soundbite, but is particularly boorish here as he relays – without remorse – how he'd make up stories for the tabloids: one even involving an escape from a fictional plane crash. "I never felt guilty," he shrugs. "I was doing my job. And I’d do it all again." - Frances Taylor 12. Our Knife Crime Crisis Where to watch: BBC iPlayer What a sobering hour of television this is. Idris Elba sets out his goal of finding "real, practical solutions" to the deeply distressing rise in knife crime around the UK – although until austerity's funding cuts in youth provision and community support are reversed (in the process easing the pressure on the NHS, education and penal systems), it’s hard to see either being possible. Still, this is an earnest, important and substantial film, in which the actor meets police, youth workers, Keir Starmer and King Charles, but most crucially families of victims, and perpetrators both reformed and incarcerated. Between them, they help Elba correct misconceptions, understand root causes and try to find hope in some of the country’s most troubled parts – and some of the local outreach programmes are inspiring indeed, with many who run them proof of the value of early intervention. - Gabriel Tate 11. Number One on the Call Sheet Where to watch: Apple TV This two-part documentary explores the experiences of leading Black actors in Hollywood, splitting its focus per episode between Black women and Black men. Told through candid interviews and exclusive access, the series sees stars – the likes of Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx and Will Smith as well as Angela Bassett, Viola Davis and Halle Berry – open up about their breakthrough moments in Hollywood. The end result is a joyful tribute to Black excellence on the silver screen, and the time it takes to reach the number one spot on the call sheet. - Katelyn Mensah 10. Bibaa & Nicole: Murder in the Park Where to watch: NOW/Sky Documentaries This documentary series paints a picture of the lives of sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, who, in 2020, arranged a picnic to celebrate Bibaa's birthday as COVID lockdown restrictions began to ease. 36 hours later, they were tragically found dead. Many already know the harrowing details of the case, but this documentary does a stellar job at taking the viewer through the heartbreaking hour-by-hour process that their loved ones endured with the police, naturally looking to them for help in searching for the sisters. Failed not only in the initial search, the case takes on another horrifying note as it's discovered that police officers had taken pictures of Bibaa and Nicole's bodies whilst supposedly protecting the crime scene. Chronicling the resulting parallel investigations and the race to catch their killer, the real standout of this series is the inspiring and heartbreaking interview with the sisters' mother Mina, who continues the fight to bring about institutional change. - Morgan Cormack 9. Flintoff Where to watch: Disney+ "It's like a reset — I'm trying to find out what I am now." Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has made limited media appearances since he suffered life-altering injuries while filming Top Gear in 2022. This feature-length biography sees him tackle his new reality directly, as the England cricket legend tries to come to terms with permanently looking different — and perhaps feeling different for ever, too. That lends deep poignancy to the other element of the film, which is a profile of the sportsman Flintoff once was. As well as the likes of Michael Vaughan and David Lloyd talking about Flintoff’s sporting career, his old A League of Their Own colleagues James Corden and Jack Whitehall recall the brash media figure they used to know. - Jack Seale 8. The Undercover Police Scandal: Love and Lies Exposed Where to watch: ITVX The stories that Helen, Alison and Lisa tell are creepily similar. They were all politically active in their 20s when they met their boyfriends. They describe how an intimate, long-term relationship blossomed although, over the years, they began to suspect they weren’t being told the whole truth. Alison discovered a bank card in a different name, while Lisa found phone messages suggesting her bloke had children. Helen only became concerned when her boyfriend disappeared without trace. He, like the other two, had left a "sorry it’s me not you" letter, which, in hindsight, was clearly a carefully worded exit strategy. All the women were shattered to learn that everything they thought they knew about the person they had shared their hearts and their beds with was false… because these men were undercover cops. This astonishing three-part documentary charts how Helen, Alison and Lisa turned detective to reveal a shocking chapter in police history, which the Met has since described as "abusive, deceitful, manipulative and wrong". - Jane Rackham 7. Unknown Number: The High School Catfish Where to watch: Netflix Very rarely does a documentary force you to rewind multiple times to ensure you've understood proceedings correctly, but Unknown Number: The High School Catfish is a complete beast of its own. The 90-minute watch unpacks a real-life cyberbullying case that revolves around 13-year-old Lauryn Licari and her then-boyfriend Owen. The pair were relentlessly pursued by an unknown number, with messages containing information that only someone close to Lauryn could have known, which forced concerned parents to turn to the police for help. But it's the reveal of who was behind the 15-month tirade that'll leave you with a pit in your stomach. - Katelyn Mensah 6. One Night in Idaho: The College Murders Where to watch: Prime Video When four young adults were stabbed to death in a student house near the University of Idaho, a small community was devastated and soon become the subject of incessant speculation from online "sleuths". With the suspect now arrested and charged, One Night in Idaho: The College Murders hears the heartache from those closest to the victims, which should always have been at the forefront ahead of online speculation attempting to piece together the crime. - Katelyn Mensah 5. No Other Land Where to watch: Channel4.com This film about life in the West Bank has been met with controversy since its premiere last February. Filmed by four activists, two of whom are Israeli and two Palestinian, it gives a frank and measured insight into life in the occupied mountainside community of Masafer Yatta. Lifelong resident Basel Adra is our main guide, opening his cinematic diary in 2019 when the government announces plans to claim more of the area’s land as military space. Like the excellent Ukrainian film 20 Days in Mariupol, which won the Oscar last year, this is less a neatly contained film than a snapshot of an ongoing moment. It’s plain and personal, with a conscious lack of grandstanding: just Adra and his Jerusalem-based co-director Yuval Abraham presenting the situation from ground level. Their film closes in 2023; in real life, their work continues. - Calum Baker 4. Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth Where to watch: Disney+ Winning Strictly Come Dancing and hosting Love Island were amongst the many things Caroline Flack was known and loved for. Tragically in February 2020, she took her own life. At the time, she was facing prosecution for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend, and despite the CPS recommending she receive a caution, the day before she died, she discovered she was to be prosecuted. In this two-part documentary, her mother Christine wants answers to why Caroline was charged and how she was treated by the police and media. "I just hope I can achieve something," she says. "I wish I’d done it then, before she took her own life, and that’s my biggest regret." - Frances Taylor 3. Grenfell: Uncovered Where to watch: Netflix Whether you followed the headlines and the resulting public inquiry you aren't as familiar with all of the details of the Grenfell Tower fire, Grenfell: Uncovered lifts a lid on the tragedy and paints a picture of a heartbreaking case that is far from over. It's no easy feat to map out a wide-spanning and emotionally raw story like this one in a way that will both educate and illicit emotion, but it's one that this 100-minute documentary achieves with marked poignancy. Toeing the line between highlighting staggering systemic failings and figures, this film also importantly weaves in personal tragedy and the stories of the bereaved, the survivors and the firefighters who attended to the fire on the night of 14th June 2017. It's through their brave interviews that we get the essential human stories of Grenfell, stripped of technical scientific terms and replaced with the kind of emotion that will floor you. By no means an "easy" or "light" watch, Grenfell: Uncovered may feel like too much to bear for many viewers. But in reality, it serves nobody to look away from the facts and stories at the heart of this documentary. - Morgan Cormack 2. Brianna: A Mother's Story Where to watch: ITVX The murder of Brianna Ghey in 2023 was incomprehensible. She was 16 and lost her life in the most horrendous and brutal manner at the hands of unfathomably young perpetrators. Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe were both aged 15 when they killed her. As we see through snippets of social media videos in this affecting documentary, Brianna and Scarlett had been pally. They’d met at school and did the usual teenage stuff together: colouring their hair, going to McDonald’s. The fact that Brianna believed Scarlett to be a friend is a detail that Brianna's mother Esther Ghey understandably finds especially painful. It's hard to hear the details of this case, particularly the extent of the injuries inflicted on Brianna and to read the depraved text messages between Ratcliffe and Jenkinson. In the wake of her daughter’s death, Esther has been campaigning vigorously for changes she hopes can help protect young minds. "If I can make something positive out of what’s happened to her," she said. "Then it keeps her memory alive." - Frances Taylor 1. The Perfect Neighbor Where to watch: Netflix The Perfect Neighbor is a chilling tale about how a long-running neighbourhood dispute turned fatal. Told completely through police bodycam footage and 911 audio logs, the documentary explores the horrific incident of a mother, Ajike Owens, being killed by her neighbour, Susan Lorincz. Lorincz's freedom spurred protests in the small community in Florida, who ultimately got justice upon her arrest and incarceration. 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Outlander season 8: Release date and latest news
Outlander will conclude with its eighth and final season.
*Warning: This article contains spoilers for Outlander season 7 part 2.* The final season of Outlander now has a confirmed release date, with the long-running romantic drama based on Diana Gabaldon's book series set for an undoubtedly epic conclusion. The seventh season finale blew the doors all the way open for what could transpire. There were reunions, tricky surgery, death and a major cliffhanger relating to Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan), harking back to a tragic season 2 storyline. The final episode saw Claire overhear Fanny singing I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside, the same song that Claire sang to her stillborn child Faith in the show's second season. So, could Faith have lived? Well, it's the burning question we all have going into season 8 and the cast and team behind the show dig a little into it in a behind-the-scenes video, which you can watch below. View oEmbed on the source website Talking about how that finale sets up the eighth season, Heughan told The Hollywood Reporter: "It’s a huge moment for them to find out that their daughter potentially lived, and now they have this grandchild in their life. It’s a great cliffhanger — one that I think book and non-book fans are going to be surprised by. I think it was beautifully done with the song. "It’s interesting because even playing [Faith’s death] way back in season two, we played the truth of it; we had no idea ourselves. So it was a shock for us as actors reading it and learning about it, as it was for the characters. "I think the thought process for Jamie is, 'How is it possible?' The elation, the happiness that, actually, it could be possible. And then, who is this young girl in front of us right now?" Similarly, Balfe said of the surprise scene: "I just love it when you are given a scene and you read it, and it’s like, 'Ooh, that’s really good.' But in the playing of it, when the hairs on your arms are standing up, it’s pretty brilliant. Florrie [May Wilkinson] is so amazing. Every time we have a scene with her, you’re just so blown away by how brilliant she is. "It’s such an interesting cliffhanger because it just opens up this whole other world of questions, which leads us so brilliantly into the next season. I think for Claire, it’s like her heart stops, her heart breaks and her heart sings — all at the same time." With the seventh season leaving fans with plenty of questions, fans are patiently waiting on news for when Outlander's final season will be released. But what do we know about Outlander season 8 so far? Read on for everything you need to know. Outlander season 8 release date The eighth season of Outlander will officially start airing on MGM+ in the UK on Saturday 7th March 2026, one day after it debuts in the US on STARZ on Friday 6th March. That means 'Droughtlander' – as it is affectionately known – is nearly over and fans of the show will soon get their fill. Given season 7 was split into two parts, it would be no surprise if there was a staggered release for the eighth and final season as well. Who will star in Outlander season 8? It's hard to say just yet who exactly will be appearing in Outlander season 8. However, we would assume that the core cast of characters would reprise their roles for the final season. Seeing as season 7 ended with Jamie and Claire taking in young Fanny (Florrie May Wilkinson) after the death of her sister Jane (Silvia Presente), we would also assume that Fanny is a recurring character in the show's eighth season. We would expect the following cast members to return for Outlander season 8. Caitríona Balfe as Claire Randall Fraser Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser Richard Rankin as Roger Wakefield MacKenzie Sophie Skelton as Brianna Randall Fraser MacKenzie John Bell as Young Ian Murray David Berry as Lord John Grey Charles Vandervaart as William Ransom Izzy Meikle-Small as Rachel Hunter Joey Phillips as Dr Denzell Hunter Florrie May Wilkinson as Fanny Season 7 also ended with a surprise appearance from Master Raymond (Dominique Pinon), but it remains to be seen whether he'll be returning for anymore scenes. When asking whether he could confirm if Master Raymond will return in season 8, co-showrunner and executive producer Matthew B Roberts told TVLine: "I cannot. And I don’t even know if I saw him in Season 7. Who’s to know what happened?" However, it has been confirmed that season 8 will mark the introduction of some new characters. It's been announced that Kieran Brew (House of the Dragon) will portray Captain Charles Cunningham, a retired British soldier, Frances Tomelty (Catastrophe) will appear as his mother Elspeth Cunningham, and Carla Woodcock (Such Brave Girls) will play Amaranthus Grey, a new member of the Grey family. What will Outlander season 8 be about? It's hard to say exactly what Outlander season 8 will be about, especially since author Diana Gabaldon was still working on her tenth and final Outlander novel when season 8 was being worked on. Season 7 ended with Roger being reunited with his family and him and Brianna considering where (or when) to travel to, discussing the possibility of returning to Jamie and Claire's time period. The Frasers also take in Fanny after the death of her sister Jane, but the finale saw Claire start to question whether Fanny could be their biological grandchild and whether their stillborn daughter Faith had actually lived after all. Thankfully, all our burning questions will get answers in season 8, with Roberts telling TVLine: "There’s a blurb in Book 9 that gave us the idea of, ‘Hey, what if?’ And we ran with it. You’ll get the answers in Season 8. "Obviously it’s a cliffhanger, but hopefully we tie it up in a bow with the answers and the explanations and what happens and the ramifications of all that on Jamie and Claire." RadioTimes.com previously posed the question of how the series will wrap up in light of the lack Outlander's final book to executive producer Maril Davis. She said: "We’ve talked to Diana a bit. Once we figure out how the actual ending is going to be – which we don’t totally have yet – I think we’ll run it by her and make sure she’s OK with it." She continued: "I’ve asked her about things that we want to do to make sure she’s OK. The last thing we want to do is step on Diana’s toes, she’s been so lovely and supportive of this series and so thrilled with how it’s gone. We want to repay her and be respectful of her, do her books justice. "But also, she’s always felt like the books are hers and the show is something different and I love that about her, she gives us that freedom also to take chances and risks and do things slightly differently." Davis added: "We will of course run things by her, it will have to be slightly different, obviously, because she’s ending it and she hasn’t figured that out yet - what that it is - and we’re going to have to end the TV show. I’m excited about it but we have a few surprises up our sleeve.” More recently, Gabaldon herself warned viewers not to expect a final season that resembles her final book, saying: "There's only so much I can say about the show, but what I can say is that it really won't resemble the end of the book series." She went on: "Coming into Season 8, the show-runners have/had only ten episodes (rather than the sixteen, say, in Season One)--and material from THREE WHOLE BOOKS to fit into that. Season 7 ends (roughly) with AN ECHO IN THE BONE, leaving WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART'S BLOOD, GO TELL THE BEES THAT I AM GONE, and BOOK TEN almost untouched. "Now, in normal circumstances – one book per season – they can fit roughly 10% of the book's content into the show. How much of the (VERY roughly speaking) 1,200,000 words of those three books do you think they can get into ten hours of television? "Obviously, they're going to have to cherry-pick some prime scenes/threads to film, and try to fit them into a framework that makes sense for one season, and that they can bring to a reasonably satisfactory conclusion." Speaking about what's to come in season 8 and whether they'll be digging into Gabaldon's novel, Go Tell the Bees, Roberts also said: "Yeah — the brief was: Nothing that doesn’t affect Jamie and Claire gets in. It’s gotta affect Jamie and Claire. "All the main characters do — they’re a part of it — but that’s the drive. There’s so many aspects. I mean, they’re all big books. There’s things where you kind of go over here, and you go over here — that’s what makes the books so readable and fun. But when you have 10 episodes, you have to stay literally on track." Is there a trailer for Outlander season 8? Yes! Starz released the first official teaser for season 8 in mid-September 2025, which has got pulses racing about how the much-loved show will conclude. You can watch it below. View oEmbed on the source website A second trailer follow in late December, featuring a distraught Jamie and a warning for fans that "nothing can prepare you for how it ends." View oEmbed on the source website View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Outlander season 7 is available to stream on MGM+ in the UK and is also available to stream on Starz in the US. You can buy Diana Gabaldon's books on Amazon. Add Outlander to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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46 best Christmas films to stream this holiday season
Your ultimate guide to what-to-watch this Christmas on the top three streaming giants.
The countdown to Christmas is on, and what better way to get into the spirit than with a festive film? There’s every chance you’ve already revisited a handful of feel-good favourites, but if you’re looking to expand your seasonal watchlist, the good news is that the major streamers are positively overflowing with Christmas cheer in 2025. Netflix leads the charge each year, serving up everything from delightfully cheesy romcoms like The Holiday and Love Actually to modern classics such as Klaus. Arguably, Disney+ boasts the strongest collection of Yuletide favourites, from Home Alone to The Muppet Christmas Carol and both versions of Miracle on 34th Street. Meanwhile, Prime Video mixes timeless classics like It’s a Wonderful Life with charming hidden gems such as Merry Little Batman. So, whether you’re in the mood for cosy comforts or a new discovery, RadioTimes.com has pulled together the very best Christmas films across Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video to keep you thoroughly entertained this festive season. 23 best Christmas movies to watch on Netflix 1) The Holdovers Having recently been added to the streamer, The Holdovers was released last year in the UK to sweeping critical acclaim. Starring Paul Giamatti as Paul Hunham, a curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school, Paul remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and with the school's head cook, a woman who just lost a son in the Vietnam War. The film is both hilarious and extremely touching, offering a bit more of a melancholic Christmas film experience than some other festive films but is nonetheless, an excellent pick. Watch The Holdovers now on Netflix 2) That Christmas Richard Curtis made one of the most enduring Christmas films of the 21st century in Love Actually, and now his series of festive children's books have served as the basis for this new animated film on Netflix. Similarly to Love Actually, it tells the interlocking stories of various families and friends in the run-up to Christmas Day, with an A-list cast of British actors providing the voices. It's also a lot more suitable for children than his earlier film – a sweet and charming tale suitable for the whole family. Watch That Christmas now on Netflix 3) Nativity! This 2009 film ended up spawning a whole franchise – with three sequels having followed in the 10 years since the original, each introducing a new major actor to the cast. The first entry is the only one streaming on Netflix and sees Martin Freeman starring as primary school teacher Paul Maddens, who is tasked with directing the annual Nativity play A spirited film perfect for younger audiences, the cast of children more than match the big names in the cast. Watch Nativity! now on Netflix 4) Jingle Bell Heist This brand new festive release for 2025 sees Connor Swindells and Olivia Holt star as Nick and Sophia, two cash-strapped strangers who team up to rob a London department store on Christmas Eve. Whilst their major focus is on not getting caught and getting revenge on the store's owner, there may also be some blossoming romance round the corner. Watch Jingle Bell Heist now on Netflix 5) Hot Frosty Arguably the pick of Netflix's 2024 slate of festive originals, Hot Frosty stars Hallmark movie stalwart Lacey Chabert as a recently widowed woman who finds love in an unexpected way – by falling for a handsome snowman who magically comes to life. Unabashedly silly but also rather sweet, it taps into many of the tropes of the cheesy Christmas movie – but with a game cast and some great jokes it manages to stand out from the crowd. Watch Hot Frosty now on Netflix 6) Last Christmas This sentimental festive romcom – which was written by Emma Thompson and directed by Paul Feig – takes its name from the hit Wham! song of the same name, and features many hits from George Michael's career on its soundtrack. Focusing on the romance between an employee at a Christmas-themed shop (Emilia Clarke) and a man who seems too good to be true (Henry Golding), it's certainly an imperfect film. It's a little twee, rife with clichés. and a late twist received a certain amount of ridicule at the time of the film's release in 2019. But if you're looking for a slice of festive cheese, it will go down well with a glass of mulled wine. Watch Last Christmas now on Netflix 7) Violent Night This film is essentially like Die Hard meets Home Alone, with Stranger Things star David Harbour playing a rather crude version of Santa Claus, who must regain his mojo to take action when mercenaries gatecrash the celebrations of a wealthy family. What follows is an entertaining bloodbath that might not necessarily bring festive cheer for all audiences, but Harbour’s big, bold and ultimately heartwarming performance anchors the film and provides plenty of laughs along the way. Watch Violent Night now on Netflix 8) Our Little Secret <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/11/OLS2024021205538R-5635f87.jpg" width="7200" height="4800" alt="Ian Harding as Logan, Dan Bucatinsky as Leonard, Kristin Chenoweth as Erica and Lindsay Lohan as Avery in Our Little Secret in a kitchen at Christmas" title="Ian Harding as Logan, Dan Bucatinsky as Leonard, Kristin Chenoweth as Erica and Lindsay Lohan as Avery in Our Little Secret" /> Lindsay Lohan’s second festive film for Netflix is more grounded than her previous offering, Falling for Christmas. She stars as Avery, who finds herself unexpectedly shacked up alongside her ex-boyfriend Logan (Ian Harding) years after splitting up. They’ve each found new partners, but it turns out those partners are siblings — which leads to an awkward festive holiday that sees Avery and Logan desperately trying to keep their history a secret from the new family. The contrived set-up is mined for some amusing gags, ensuring this is a cut above most made-for-streaming seasonal fare. Watch Our Little Secret now on Netflix 9) Klaus The first Netflix original film to be nominated for the Best Animated Feature award at the Oscars, Klaus is a charming, heartwarming film that serves as an alternative origin story for Santa Claus, who is voiced by JK Simmons as part of a star-studded voice cast that also includes Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones and Joan Cusack. Schwartzman plays Jesper, a hapless student postman who is stationed in the miserable, selfish Arctic town of Smeerensburg as a punishment for being the worst person at his Academy, with his life changing when he comes across a brilliant but reclusive toymaker known as Klaus. Watch Klaus now on Netflix 10) The Christmas Chronicles There have been a lot of great on-screen Santas over the years – from Richard Attenborough to Tim Allen – and the idea to cast Kurt Russell as Jolly Old Saint Nick (alongside Goldie Hawn as Mrs Claus) was a stroke of genius from the creative team behind this Netflix original family flick from 2018. It follows a pair of siblings whose plan to capture Santa Claus on camera one Christmas Eve goes horribly awry – leading them to form an alliance with the big man and his elves in order to save Christmas. It was followed by a sequel on 2020, which is also worth a watch. Watch The Christmas Chronicles now on Netflix 11) Robin Robin Aardman Animations has plenty of Wallace & Gromits on offer – but if you're looking for something more explicitly festive, you can check out the studio's 2021 musical short Robin Robin, which follows a stop-motion bird attempting a heist. The robin in question has been raised by a family of mice, and has only recently become aware that she is rather different from her relatives, so she sets out on a daring adventure to steal a star and prove that she, too, can be a good mouse. The impressive voice cast includes Richard E Grant, Gillian Anderson and Adeel Akhtar. Watch Robin Robin now on Netflix 12) Single All the Way When it comes to Christmas movies generally, you can somewhat guess the plotline and unfortunately, the genre lacks diversity in all areas. But this recent Netflix movie seeks to rectify some gaping representation holes and is the streaming giant's first gay festive romcom. Single All the Way follows bachelor Peter (Michael Urie), whose plans to bring his boyfriend home for Christmas are derailed when he discovers that his new man is actually someone else’s husband. When Peter convinces his best friend Nick (Philemon Chambers) to accompany him instead, his family soon hatch a plan to make a real relationship happen between the pair. But, of course, like any good romantic film, the pair are left to contemplate their own relationship and ask themselves how much they really mean to each other. Watch Single All the Way now on Netflix 13) Falling for Christmas In Falling for Christmas, Lindsay Lohan returns to the big screen as Sierra Belmont, a newly engaged heiress who has a skiing accident in the days leading up to Christmas. After she is diagnosed with amnesia, she finds herself in the care of handsome cabin owner Jake (Chord Overstreet) and his daughter. Queue a will-they-won't-they storyline to keep you guessing and a fair share of heartwarming romance. While the premise is far from ordinary, the film has quickly ticked many viewers' boxes on what they want in a festive film: an easy watch, quietly comedic and somewhat predictable. Watch Falling for Christmas now on Netflix 14) Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey If you're looking for the kind of festive musical that has an important life message at its centre, look no further than this 2020 film. In Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, we follow the story of Jeronicus Jangle, an eccentric inventor who loses his passion for life after a personal tragedy. It takes a visit from his granddaughter, a creative young girl called Journey, to once again spark his enthusiasm – but it might be too late to thwart a dastardly scheme by his former apprentice-turned-rival. Watch Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey now on Netflix 15) Love Hard There's just something about romcoms and Christmas that seem to go hand in hand, and this 2021 Netflix release fits the bill perfectly. Starring The Vampire Diaries' Nina Dobrev, this film takes everything we know and love about the genre and upends it with a modern twist. Dating apps and catfishing plague this LA writer's fledging romance and when Natalie (Dobrev) finds out that she's been speaking to an entirely different person than she thought – after having travelled 3,000 miles to surprise him for the holidays – hope is almost lost. She soon finds out that actually, she's been catfished by her dream man's childhood friend Josh (Jimmy O Yang) who is equally as unlucky in love. Essentially, this is a lighthearted romantic comedy that chronicles Natalie's attempts to reel in love, all with varying results. Watch Love Hard now on Netflix 16) The Noel Diary The best kinds of Christmas films are those that somehow end up in a whirlwind of events that you least expect. With The Noel Diary, we follow Justin Hartley as Jacob Turner, a best-selling author who returns home at Christmas to settle his mother's estate upon her death. Instead, he discovers a diary that holds secrets to the past and also to Rachel (Barrett Doss) – an intriguing young woman on a mission of her own. Together, they embark on a journey to confront their pasts and discover a future that's totally unexpected. Watch The Noel Diary now on Netflix 17) The Princess Switch A Netflix Christmas film list can't be complete without a mention of The Princess Switch. Now onto its third movie, the franchise has won over viewers with how charming it is, not to mention the sheer amount of joyful escapism the three films provide. The identity-swapping premise is rather simple but it doesn't mean it gets any less interesting to watch. In the first film, we follow Margaret, Duchess of Montenaro, who, one week prior to Christmas, switches places with Stacy, a Chicago 'commoner' who looks exactly like her. With the assistance of a magical Santa's helper, Margaret falls in love with Stacy's handsome co-worker while Stacy falls in love with Margaret's fiancé, the dashing Prince. As for the other two movies, there's ascensions to the throne, romance and fun in store, which is the perfect kind of film trilogy to get stuck into at Christmas time. Watch The Princess Switch now on Netflix 18) Christmas with You Pair any good Christmas film with a catchy soundtrack and you basically have a festive hit. In this Christmas movie, pop star Angelina (Aimee Garcia) escapes to grant a young fan's wish in small town New York even though she's suffering with career burnout. She not only finds the inspiration to revitalise her career, but also a shot at true love. Watch Christmas with You now on Netflix 19) I Believe in Santa If you're looking for the kind of film that will most likely leave you with a smile on your face and believing a little more in the magic of Christmas, look no further than this Netflix release. The film follows Lisa (Christina Moore) and her new romantic flame Tom (John Ducey). All is going well in their blissful five months of dating until Lisa learns that Tom is actually obsessed with her least favourite holiday of the year. The big question of the film is, though: is it time to give Christmas another chance? Watch I Believe in Santa now on Netflix 20) Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Netflix has taken to adapting a Charles Dickens classic and this version is a glorious animation. A Christmas Carol has seen iterations as a Muppet-filled affair, a 1901 silent film and a 2009 computer animated feature film, also. This time round, though, this newly released Netflix film updates the famous 1970 Leslie Bricusse-composed musical with reimagined songs. And when we tell you that this is a star-studded voicing affair, we mean it. Not only do we have Luke Evans as Adult Scrooge, we also have Olivia Colman as 'Past', the Ghost of Christmas Past, Jessie Buckley as Isabel Fezziwig and Johnny Flynn as Bob Cratchit. Rounding out the cast is Fra Fee as Harry Huffam, Giles Terera as Tom Jenkins, Trevor Dion Nicholas as 'Present', James Cosmo as Mr Fezziwig and Jonathan Pryce as Jacob Marley. Watch Scrooge: A Christmas Carol now on Netflix 21) Holidate 'Feel-good' is the term that springs to mind when describing this festive number, and it's clear to see why. Holidate follows two strangers who, fed up with being single over the holidays, agree to be one another's dates to their respective holiday gatherings while they remain single. We follow them as they go from being platonic plus-ones to fighting their very real (and growing) feelings towards each other. Not only does it have a touch of raunch to it, the film also includes a good slate of festive songs that will leave you humming along long after watching. Watch Holidate now on Netflix 22) A Castle for Christmas This movie may be a little bit silly, but it's all part of the festive charm that makes it such an easy watch. To escape a scandal, a best-selling author journeys to Scotland where she falls in love with a castle – and faces off with the grumpy duke who owns it. A Castle for Christmas stars Brooke Shields as protagonist Sophie Brown, while Cary Elwes plays Duke Myles. There's also even a cameo from Drew Barrymore. Watch A Castle for Christmas now on Netflix 23) Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker This documentary film is a welcome change from the usual comedic fare that populates Netflix's Christmas movie lists usually. In this Shonda Rhimes docufilm, we learn more about Debbie Allen's (Grey's Anatomy) career and follow her group of dance students as they prepare for Allen's annual Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. It's a behind-the-scenes look at Allen's own dancing school, but also provides crucial insight into a career and dance style that is usually vastly underrepresented. 12 best Christmas movies to watch on Disney+ 1) Home Alone More than 30 years on from the film's release, Macaulay Culkin's turn as Kevin McAllister remains one of the most revered child performances of all time. As you'll no doubt be aware, the film sees 8-year-old Kevin – who has inadvertently been left behind when his family go off on holiday – laying all manner of violent booby traps in a bid to stave off the threat of two opportunistic burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) on Christmas Eve. The film has spawned a number of sequels over the years, which are also all available to view on Disney Plus, although in our opinion only the most immediate of those follow-ups, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, is especially worth your time. Watch Home Alone now on Disney+ 2) Die Hard While not everyone considers this classic 1988 action flick to be a Christmas movie – it had its original release in July, after all – it's undoubtedly become a seasonal staple for millions of film fans around the world, thanks to its Christmas Eve setting, festive soundtrack and perhaps the best use of Ho Ho Ho ever seen on film. Of course, the film stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, a New York detective who unexpectedly finds himself up against an army of terrorists while visiting his wife's Christmas Eve party in an LA skyscraper. Willis's central performance – which includes a string of memorable lines – has gone down in action movie history, while few villains are more iconic than Alan Rickman's Hans Gruber. Watch Die Hard now on Disney+ 3) The Muppet Christmas Carol There have been countless adaptations of Charles Dickens's classic Yuletide yarn over the years, and yet few of them can boast anything like the fandom of this delightful version starring The Muppets. Narrated by Gonzo (as Dickens himself) and Rizzo the Rat, it finds key roles for the majority of the beloved characters, while Michael Caine is on superb form as Ebenezer Scrooge – playing it completely straight against his non-human co-stars. This fresh, brilliantly chaotic take on the iconic tale coupled with an assortment of terrific original songs – including Thankful Heart and It Feels Like Christmas – make this perhaps the definitive film version of the novella, a movie that can't fail to put you in a great festive mood. Watch The Muppet Christmas Carol now on Disney+ 4) A Christmas Carol If the Muppets aren't for you (what is wrong with you??), then you might be more at home with this 2009 adaptation of the tale. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and originally designed to be watched in 3D, it saw the filmmaker use the same motion-capture animation techniques he'd used in his earlier Christmas film Polar Express – which gives the film a rather unique visual style. Jim Carrey stars in multiple roles as Ebenezer Scrooge and all three of the visiting spirits, while there are also key roles for Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins and Robin Wright, among others. How much it works for you will largely depend on how keen you are on the technology used, but the story itself is performed well and told faithfully. Watch A Christmas Carol now on Disney+ 5) The Nightmare Before Christmas Is Tim Burton and Henry Selick's macabre animated feature a Christmas film or a Halloween one? That's a question thats invariably asked every year, and perhaps the most appropriate answer is that it's actually both at once. The stop-motion musical fantasy tells of Jack Skellington, the disillusioned Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who one day stumbles upon a portal to Christmas Town and becomes devoted to bringing Yuletide to his own home, even kidnapping Santa Claus (or Sandy Claws). Although it leans into its Halloweeny themes, there are more than enough Christmassy images and ideas to qualify it for a festive watch. Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas now on Disney+ 6) Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas This animated anthology starring Mickey and his pals was released straight to video back in 1999 and is a great option for younger viewers looking for a bit of festive fun, It consists of three short films – Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas, A Very Goofy Christmas and Mickey and Minnie's Gift of the Magi – and if that's not enough for you, you can find a further five stories in the 2004 follow-up Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas. Watch Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas now on Disney+ 7) The Santa Clause This Christmas comedy from 1994 sees Tim Allen – in his first leading film role – playing a divorced and somewhat curmudgeonly father who finds himself unexpectedly landing a gig as the next Santa Claus after he inadvertently kills the previous Saint Nick. Although initially startled at the prospect, he slowly grows into his new role and rediscovers a Christmas spirt that he'd long been missing. It was followed by two sequels – The Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause – in 2002 and 2006, which are also both streaming on Disney+. Watch The Santa Clause now on Disney+ 8) How the Grinch Stole Christmas After Scrooge, there's no doubting the second most famous Christmas-hater – Dr Seuss's infamous green creation The Grinch. Although there was a more recent animated movie adaptation in 2018, this 2000 film starring Jim Carrey is undoubtedly the definitive movie version. It follows the infamous grouch as he does his worst to ruin the festive period for the Christmas-loving residents of Whoville, who he despises. However he is soon befriended by a 6-year-old local girl named Cindy Lou (Taylor Momsen ) who tries to get him to change course. How the Grinch stole Christmas is also available to stream on Netflix. Watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas now on Disney+ 9) Miracle on 34th Street Another classic Christmas story, there are actually two versions of this film available on Disney+. The 1947 original stars Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle, with Richard Attenborough playing the same role in the popular 1994 remake – which also features Matilda child star Mara Wilson. Both films are set in New York City and see Kris Kringle – who had been working as a department store Santa – put on trial due after doubts are raised as to whether he could possibly be the real Santa Claus, much to the distress of the young girl he has befriended. Watch Miracle on 34th Street now on Disney+ 10) Noelle This 2019 Disney+ original stars Anna Kendrick as Santa Claus's daughter Noelle, who is forced to take over the family business when her father decides that the time has come to retire and her older brother goes mysteriously missing. The starry supporting cast also includes Bill Hader, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Billy Eichner, Julie Hagerty and Shirley MacLaine. Watch Noelle now on Disney+ 11) The Family Stone The late Diane Keaton leads an ensemble cast that also includes the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams and more. The film follows Parker's Meredith, who has grown up with conservative values, discovering that she's a bit of a misfit at her boyfriend's family's Christmas celebrations. While their relationship seems to be going swimmingly when in the city, when they visit family in a small New England town, that's when things start to go awry. The Family Stone is also available to stream on Netflix. Watch The Family Stone now on Disney+ 12) Le Pupille This Oscar-nominated Italian short film from La Chimera director Alice Rohrwacher is an under-the-radar gem in Disney+'s Christmas library – and is well worth a watch if you're after something a little different from the usual festive fare. Set at Christmastime during the Second World War, it follows Serafina, a young outcast at a strict Catholic orphanage who is always getting in trouble, and is soon excited by the delivery of a large cake. Watch Le Pupille now on Disney+ 11 best Christmas movies to watch on Prime Video 1) It's a Wonderful Life A popular choice for the best Christmas film of all time – and simply one of the greatest films ever made full stop – Frank Capra's tremendous festive fable will reduce just about anyone who watches it to tears. The film stars Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, a frustrated businessman who is rescued from his suicidal state by a guardian angel, who shows him just how many people his life has touched and just how valued he is, despite his own thwarted ambitions for his life and career. Although the film was considered something of a bomb on its original release, it gradually built up a devoted following when it began airing regularly on TV and is now rightly regarded as a true masterpiece: a heartwarming Christmas tale about the importance of family, friendship and community that avoids falling into overtly cheesy sentimentality. Watch It's a Wonderful Life now on Prime Video 2) Scrooge Few tales have been adapted for the screen on more occasions than Charles Dickens's yuletide yarn A Christmas Carol – from the landmark 1951 film starring Alasdair Sim to the beloved Muppet version to this year's intriguing new take Christmas Karma – and this version from 1970 is currently streaming on Prime. A musical version starring Albert Finney in the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge – with Alec Guinness and Roy Kinnear among the other big names in the cast – its reviews are perhaps fairly middling compared to some of the very best adaptations of this story, but it's still well worth watching if you're looking for another take on the source material. Watch Scrooge now on Prime Video 3) Love Actually More than 20 years on from its release back in 2003, Love Actually remains a must-watch for many at this time of the year. With an all-star cast that includes Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and more, the film follows eight couples from all walks of life in the days leading up to Christmas. There's heartbreak, blossoming romance and plenty of festive feels – but we'd expect no less from the mind of Richard Curtis, who is otherwise known for Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill and the more recent That Christmas. Love Actually is also available to stream on Netflix Watch Love Actually now on Prime Video 4) The Bishop's Wife Cary Grant and David Niven star in this festive-themed fantasy romcom from 1947, which is adapted from a novel of the same name It sees an angel named Dudley (Grant) visit a bishop (Niven) who is suffering from a number of problems in the run-up to Christmas – including both in his family life and trying to find funds to build a new cathedral. Interestingly, there was a remake of the film in 1996 titled The Preacher's Wife, with Denzel Washington in the role of Dudley and parts for Courtney B Vance and Whitney Houston as the preacher and his wife. Watch The Bishop's Wife now on Prime Video 5) The Holiday Love Actually is probably still the most beloved star-studded mid-2000s Christmas romcom – but Nancy Meyers's 2006 film can give it a good run for its money, and is now firmly established as a festive favourite. The film sees Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz star as two women living in England and the US respectively who swap homes for the festive period in a bid to cast aside their relationship woes – only to each find themselves falling for local guys played by Jack Black and Jude Law. The Holiday is also available to stream on Netflix and Disney+. Watch The Holiday now on Prime Video 6) The Amazing Mr Blunden This film from Lionel Jeffries – which came two years after his classic family favourite The Railway Children – is adapted from a 1969 novel by Antonia Barber (titled The Ghosts) and follows two young children after they move with their mother to a new mansion and soon encounter a series of unusual goings on. They soon realise that the wealthy benefactor who had allowed them to move to this property – the titular Mr Blunden (Laurence Naismith) – has actually been dead for decades, and afterwards find themselves introduced to two friendly ghost children who enlist them on a mission that requires them to travel back in time. It's a classic Christmas ghost story that's suitable for the whole family. Watch The Amazing Mr Blunden now on Prime Video 7) The Man Who Invented Christmas As mentioned above, A Christmas Carol has been adapted for the screen on countless occasions, but this film from 2017 is to date the only major release to tell the story of how the classic tale came about. It stars Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens, following the then-struggling novelist as he sets about writing the story while being inspired by Victorian London and his own painful past. Rather than serving as a no-nonsense biopic, the film also has an element of fantasy to it as Dickens interacts with imagined versions of his new creations, with Christopher Plummer starring as Scrooge and even some appearances from the various ghosts. Watch The Man Who Invented Christmas now on Prime Video 8) Silent Night, Deadly Night This 1980s slasher got a brand new remake this year – so it's a good time to check out the original. Highly controversial upon its release, the film follows a young boy who is scarred by a traumatic encounter that involves a man wearing a Santa costume brutally murdering his parents. Following that horrifying incident, he is sent to be raised by nuns – including an extremely strict Mother Superior – in an orphanage, and experiences more traumatic experiences around the festive period which ultimately lead him to don a Santa suit and embark on a murderous rampage. If you're looking for something with a little less festive cheer and goodwill than your average Christmas film, this could be the one for you. Watch Silent Night, Deadly Night now on Prime Video 9) Small Things Like These This great 2024 movie might not automatically seem like a Christmas movie – but it definitely has a claim to belonging to the genre, and not just because of its festive setting. Based on Claire Keegan's novella of the same name, it's built around a superb performance from Cillian Murphy as Bill Furlong, a kind but taciturn coal merchant in County Wexford who is faced with a tough choice in the run up to Christmas after he encounters a traumatised young girl locked in the coal shed at a local convent. The film has a Dickensian quality to it, and its focus on themes of redemption, generosity and family – combined with the wintry backdrop – make it undeniably worthy of Christmas film status. Watch Small Things Like These now on Prime Video 10) A Christmas Story A Christmas classic in the US that has never quite managed to become a seasonal staple on this side of the Atlantic, this 1983 film follows Ralphie, a nine-year-old boy who becomes obsessed with the idea of being gifted a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas – and desperately tries to convince his parents that he should get it. Very different in tone from director Bob Clark's other Christmas movie – the festive slasher Black Christmas – the somewhat episodic narrative includes many images that have become iconic for American viewers, including Ralphie's tongue getting stuck to a frozen flagpole. Watch A Christmas Story now on Prime Video 11) Merry Little Batman This feature-length animation was released to little fanfare in 2023, but is a fun option if you're looking for an alternative to the usual festive fare. It follows Bruce Wayne's son Damian (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) when he's left home alone on Christmas Eve and takes it upon himself to become 'Little Batman'' in order to protect Gotham City from a bunch of supervillains – including the Joker – who are intent on ruining the Christmas spirit. Watch Merry Little Batman now on Prime Video Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch Elf online and on TV this Christmas 2025
It's good news if you have Sky or NOW...
Christmas and the wider festive period is all about traditions, and that doesn't just cover activities and food, it also covers entertainment, with film fans flocking to rewatch their favourite Yuletide classics. One of those which has consistently appeared high in any rankings of the best Christmas films of all time is, of course, Elf, the 2003 comedy starring Will Ferrell. The film, which also features James Caan and Zooey Deschanel, follows Buddy, a human who was raised alongside Santa’s elves in the North Pole after a mix-up one Christmas night. When he learns of his true identity, Buddy heads to New York to track down his biological father, Walter, but before doing so he is given a warning – Walter is on Santa's naughty list. Walter is less than impressed when his son arrives in the city, but can Buddy win him over with his heart-warming festive cheer, and help him embrace kindness in time for Christmas? Fans of the film celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023, and the year before, in 2022, screenwriter David Berenbaum spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the "rare and special" legacy of the festive favourite. He said of his own relationship to the film all these years later: "When it played in theatres out here for years, I would take my kids to go see it and that was fun to share with them. "And, you know, as we're decorating the tree, we'll sort of put it on and it's a great thing to have Buddy come back into your life every year, this time of year. It's really quite amazing." With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to revisit the much-loved film – but how can you watch it, and is it available to stream? Here’s how you can watch the film on TV and on streaming platforms over the Christmas period. Is Elf on Netflix? Unfortunately, the acclaimed comedy won't be on Netflix this year, but you can stream Elf online if you have a Cinema pass on the NOW platform, or if you have Sky Cinema. Additionally, Elf is currently available to rent on Amazon from £3.49, or to purchase digitally from £5.99. Where to watch Elf Elf will get regular showings on Sky Cinema's various channels until Christmas Day, with airings planned every day between now and the big day. You can find out more about how to sign up to Sky Cinema now. Elf airs on Sky Cinema Select and Sky Cinema Select HD at 8:45pm on Monday 22nd December, 11:10am on Tuesday 23rd December, 8:30am and 4:40pm on Christmas Eve, 9:35am, 2:35pm and 8pm on Christmas Day, and 11:45am and 4:35pm on Boxing Day. Basically: if you want to watch it, there are many chances to. It's also playing on Christmas Eve at 2:45pm on Sky Showcase and Sky Showcase HD, and an hour later on Sky Showcase+1. Elf is also available to stream online for those with a NOW Cinema pass. A NOW Cinema Pass costs £9.99 a month. Can I watch Elf in cinemas in 2025? Yes, Elf will be playing in cinemas across the UK throughout December, so if you fancy seeing the film on the big screen, now's your chance. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Why are there no Premier League matches on Amazon Prime Video this Christmas?
The new Premier League deal means a shake up to the festive schedule...
Christmas is a time for the three fs – family, food, and, most importantly, football. The nation's favourite sport has a long-standing association with the festive period and this year will be no different. Many will brave the cold to take their seats in terraces up and down the country but the majority of fans will be watching either from a cosy pub or the comfort of the sofa. Those in the latter camps will notice a significant difference in the Premier League's Christmas schedule. Amazon Prime Video's coverage has proven pretty popular in recent years, a change from the norm that offered some new faces, voices and time slots. Last year, the broadcaster had 20 fixtures, including eight on Boxing Day, but those looking to the platform for their top-flight fill over the festive period are going to be sorely disappointed, as there are no Premier League games on Amazon Prime Video over the Christmas period. RadioTimes.com breaks down why there are no Premier League games on Amazon Prime Video this Christmas. Why are there no matches on Amazon Prime Video this Christmas? As of the start of the 2025/26 season, Amazon Prime Video no longer have the rights to show Premier League games. A new TV rights deal came into effect at the start of the current campaign and the broadcaster has not won any of the packages that were on offer. Previously, seven packages were available, including the 20-game package that allowed Amazon Prime Video to show games across the Christmas period, but only five were on offer as part of the new deal. Sky Sports has four of the packages, totalling at least 215 games and TNT Sports will show 52 fixtures after securing the remaining package. Reports suggest that Amazon Prime Video opted against competing for any of the packages due, in part, to increased cost. That means until the current deal expires at the end of 2028/29, there will not be Premier League football on Amazon Prime Video – at Christmas or at any other time. Instead, Sky Sports and TNT Sports will be the only places fans can watch live fixtures from the English top flight over the festive period, while Match of the Day will, of course, have highlights and analysis of all the fixtures. Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £23 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month. Sky Sports + will feature more than 1,000 EFL games throughout the season and is included as part of Sky Sports packages. Find out more about the best Sky packages There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. Fans can also watch the Premier League live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video. What football will be on Amazon Prime Video? There is no football live on Amazon Prime Video for subscribers during the Christmas period, with the sport not set to return to the streamer until the next round of Champions League fixtures in the week commencing 19th January 2026. However, fans can add TNT Sports, DAZN, and Premier Sports packages through Amazon Prime Video, which would allow them access to the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Serie A and La Liga coverage available through those broadcasters. Alternatively, select Bundesliga games – including Mainz v St Pauli and Heidenheim v Bayern Munich – are available to purchase on a Pay-Per-View basis at £2.49 per game. 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