The Top TV Shows and Films to Watch this Week (17th - 22nd December 2023)

Sunday, 17 December 2023 00:00

By Josephine Tamburello @StartWithThis

Christmas specials are fully upon us! It’s officially time to grab that tub of sweets, settle in and become ultimately cosy, especially with my top five picks of the week. You are not going to want to miss these…

Rob and Ramesh Vs Lapland, 9pm, Sky Max, Sunday 17th December: Known for their outrageous challenges,the boys take on freezing conditions to conquer Lapland. From sledging with huskies to meeting Santa himself, the elves really put the duo to the test.

Sports Personality of the Year 2023, 7pm, BBC One, Tuesday 19th December: 2023 has seen some huge sporting moments. The women’s World Cup being a massive highlight for us all. Tonight, the stars from the sporting world are celebrated. Let’s hope our girls win big!

Inside McVitie’s at Christmas, 9pm, Channel Four, Tuesday 19th December: Right now, there is nothing better than kicking back with a box of biscuits and a cup of tea! But which one is your favourite? In this festive one off, you may just see it being made, as cameras go behind the scenes of the biggest biscuit factory in the UK. You might want to get a few biccies out for this one.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, 8am, Disney Plus UK, Wednesday 20th December: Remember the classic film series? Now, Disney Plus UK, are giving it a whole new life in this TV adaptation. Full of special effects and tons of action,this will grip the entire family from start to finish.

Maestro, 8am, Netflix UK, Wednesday 20th December: There has been a lot of attention for this feature starring Bradley Cooper. From controversial elements to Oscar buzz, see what it is all about from Wednesday.

Let us know what you have been watching and what you are most looking forward to catching over the course of the week, via our social media pages, as we would love to know!

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