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New on BBC

Renaissance: The Blood and The Beauty

BBC Two + BBC iPlayer, from Monday 2^nd December

The Renaissance: The Blood and The Beauty offers a unique insight into the Renaissance period, exploring the lives of the three rival artists – Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael who undisputedly created some of the greatest art works in Western civilisation during an age of violence and disruption! Starring George Dance.

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (Season 2)

BBC One, Sundays at 9pm from the 10th November

After a BAFTA and Golden Globe winning first season, this hit show returns 9 years later for the last time following Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance) as he navigates the harsh court of King Henry VIII (Damian Lewis). After the beheading of Anne Boleyn, Cromwell emerges from the bloodbath and continues to climb to power and wealth, whilst King Henry VIII settles into short-lived happiness with his third wife.

Only Child

BBC One, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm.

Conveying the classic clash between generations, Only Child sees actor Richard (Greg McHugh) return to his family home in Scotland to help his recently widowed father Ken (Gregor Fisher). He quickly realises his father needs a lot more help than he realised!

Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Treasures

BBC Two, from Wednesday 4th December at 7pm

Cameras follow journalist Clive Myrie as he goes on a spectacular Caribbean adventure exploring the vibrant culture and discovering the history behind some of the delicious cuisines!

Return to Paradise

Stream now on BBC iPlayer

After making a name for herself in London, DI Makenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) is back in the last place she wants to be… her hometown of Dolphin Cove in Australia where her persistence and high work-ethic help her solve even the toughest murder mysteries!

New on ITV & STV 

Scrubs

Watch on ITVX, from Thursday 12th December

Coming to ITVX very soon is the much loved Scrubs! Set in the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital, the show follows the professionals life of John (JD) Dorian, a young doctor struggling to move his medical career forwards, dealing with eccentric staff, patients and crazy situations!

Gino & Fred: Emission Impossible

ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, from Monday 16th December

Join Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix as they head off on an eco-friendly trip to Austria and Croatia to explore the culture and cuisine!

New on Channel 4

The Cane Field Killings (Season 2)

Channel 4, from Friday 20^th December

After a very successful first season, this show once again explores the life of kidnap victim turned criminal profiler Reyka as she comes to terms with her past whilst also attempting to track down a serial killer. Starring Kim Engelbrecht and Ian Glen.

Edward v George: The Windsor’s at War

More4, Sunday 8th December

This documentary delves into the relationship between the Royal brothers through a series of 100 year-old letters, exploring their relationship and how their brotherly bond broke over the abdication!

White Lies

Watch on More4, from Friday 13th December

Set in the gruelling underbelly of Cape Town, this dark crime drama follows investigative journalist Edie Hansen (Natalie Dormer) as she investigates the murder of her estranger brother. With his own children as the key suspects, she makes it her mission to discover the truth. 

After the Party

Stream now on Channel 4

This critically acclaimed six-part New Zealand drama is a must see! Penny loses everything when she accuses her husband of a sex crime against her daughters teenage friend, and nobody believes her... Years later when he returns to town, she does everything in her power to finally have her truth believed! 

New on Channel 5

The Following

Coming soon to My5

This series follows Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon), a former FBI agent, as he attempts to recapture serial killer Joe Carroll (James Purefoy)  who escaped death row. However, while in prison Carroll gathered a cult of followers who were willing to commit murder, abductions and sacrifice themselves to help him. With bodies appearing all over, it’s a race against time for Hardy to stop Carroll, before Carroll has his revenge. 

Dalgliesh (Season 3)

Channel 5, coming soon

Bertie Carvel heads back to our screens as detective-poet, Adam Dalgliesh. This time, in the wake of Thatcher’s rise, Dalgliesh must solve the murders of three female workers at a nuclear power station. With the possibility of the serial killers motives being terror related, the clock is ticking for him to solve the crime!

New on U

The Diplomat

U&Drama, Saturdays from the 7th December at 9pm

This UKTV Original series follows Laura Simmonds (Sophie Rundle) and her Consul colleague/ friend Alba Oritz (Serena Manteghi) as they fight to protect British nationals in Barcelona! Combining the role of lawyer, counsellor and police officer, their diplomatic skills are stretched to the limit by the challenging cases that walk through the consul’s doors!

Cardinal

Stream all four seasons on U

The Canadian crime drama follows police detectives John Cardinal (Billy Campbell) and Lise Delorme (Karine Vanasse) as they investigate crimes in the fictional town of Algonquin Bay. Based on the novels of crime writer Giles Blunt, this show is a must-see for fans of book adaptations!

New on BLAZE

Witches of Salem

Fridays, from the 13th December at 9pm

Narrated by Mark Strong, this docu-drama unravels all the hysteria that unfolded during the Salem witch trials that led to the execution of 20 women including young teenage girls!

Digging for Britain (Season 7)

Tuesday 24th December, from 5pm to 9pm

Across 4 episodes being show back-to-back, Professor Alice Roberts explores the most thrilling archaeological finds from across Britain, including the Black Lock of Myrton, the Vindolanda Roman Fort and a lost stone age monument!

New on Netflix 

No Good Deed

Stream on Netflix from Thursday 12th December

If you were a lover of Friends then you will be pleasantly surprised to see Lisa Kudrow play a very different roll in this new comedy series. No Good Deed follows three families as they race to buy the same 1920s Spanish-style villa, but they quickly discover their dream house could become their nightmare!

Churchill at War

Stream on Netflix from Wednesday 4th December

This captivating docuseries dives into the world of Winston Churchill, exploring the vital role he played in the Second World War as well as the events that made him the ideal leader for the time!

New on Prime Video 

The Sticky

Stream on Prime Video from Friday 6th December

Inspired by a real-life heist that took place in 2012, this series follows maple syrup farmer Ruth Clarke (Margo Martindale) as she turns to crime when authorities threaten to take away everything she loves. Teaming up with a mobster and a security guard, they hatch a plan to carry out a multi-million-dollar heist on Quebec’s maple syrup surplus! What could go wrong?