Whether you’re going out or staying in, we’ve got your winter plans sorted
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
In cinemas (25 Nov) and on Netflix (2 Dec)
Emma Thompson (Miss Trunchbull) and Lashana Lynch (Miss Honey) star in this film version of the massive West End hit, adapted from Dahl’s classic. With incredible music by Tim Minchin, we’re ready for a singalong.
The English
All episodes on BBC iPlayer, 10 November
Forget period dramas: we’re turning our attention to westerns. Emily Blunt stars as Lady Cornelia Locke, with Twilight’s Chaske Spencer as Native American ex-cavalry scout Eli Whipp. The pair face a series of increasingly terrifying obstacles that will test them to their limits, in a story of race, love and power.
I Hate Suzie Too
Premiering on Sky Atlantic, December
Billie Piper is back as former child star Suzie Pickles in what promises to be an ‘anti-Christmas Christmas special’. The three-part series sees Suzie trying to salvage her career and reputation by entering a reality TV competition called Dance Crazee.New cast members include It’s ASin’sOmari Douglas.
The Witcher: Blood Origin
Premiering 25 December, Netflix
Fans of The Witcher, rejoice: there’s a prequel series coming your way. Set 1,200 years before the events of the original, Blood Origintakes things right back to the beginning – tracking the mystical history of the Continent and the creation of the first witcher. Michelle Yeoh, Sophia Brown and Nathaniel Curtis star. Expect epic fight scenes.
Kehlani -Blue Water Road Trip Tour
UK venues, 4 to 12 December
To support the release of their album Blue Water Road, Kehlani is touring the UK – playing London, Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester. The perfect beach-themed escape from the winter chill. Go to k
