The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (13th - 17th October 2025)

Sunday, 12 October 2025 00:00

By Josephine Tamburello @StartWithThis

It is time to get real with my top TV choices for the next five days, as we are faced with a whole host of real life moments that will definitely pull at your heartstrings. You are not going to want to miss the following this week…

RE/style, 8am, Prime Video UK, Monday 13th October: Fans of preloved clothes will love this new series. Following designers who must make a whole new collection out of used items from the likes of Vinted, the show will inspire us all to reuse items in our wardrobe we may have forgotten in new ways.

Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, 9pm, U&W, Monday 13th October: Back for another series, Pete Wicks is going on tour this time to show us all the hard work that the Dog’s Trust is doing. In the first episode of this season, Pete is faced with a dumped suitcase full of tiny puppies. Be prepared to want to look after them all.

Murdaugh: Death In The Family, 8am, Disney Plus UK, Wednesday 15th October: When their son is killed, the Murdaugh family decide to take matters into their own hands. Dark throughout, this will definitely bring Halloween feels to your week.

The Last Leg, 10pm, Channel Four, Friday 17th October: Taking on the biggest stories of the week, Adam Broker, Josh Widdicombe and Adam Hills are back for a whole new series of the ultimate news takedown. Joined by a host of fellow comedians, you can be sure to laugh throughout.

The Twits, 8am, Netflix UK, Friday 17th October: If you like to gather the family round for a film night then this animated feature is the one to watch this weekend. Taking the legendary Roald Dahl story, this film gives it a modern makeover that will leave everyone feeling nostalgic.

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 or in the comments below, as we would love to know!

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