The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (1st - 5th December 2025)

Sunday, 30 November 2025 00:00

By Josephine Tamburello @StartWithThis

As we enter the festive season, the world of TV and film are making sure we have a lot of new things to watch. This week’s top five must-see features include…

Oh.What.Fun. 8am, Prime Video UK, Wednesday 3rd December: Sick of being the only one to do anything at Christmas, Michelle Pfeiffer’s mother figure decides to take the year off to go on an adventure for herself. Seeking self-discovery, she learns about the real joys of the season through the stories and lives of others.

The Abandons, 8am, Netflix UK, Thursday 4th December: In this new series from Netflix, two very different families are united in the crimes that occur around them. As one fights with their wealth, the other must fight to survive during the hardest of times. This is the binge watch show of the week.

Jay Kelly, 8am, Netflix UK, Friday 5th December: With award nominations starting, the performances from George Clooney and Adam Sandler in this new feature look certain to be nominees. Clooney’s Kelly is a man trying to connect with his family whilst also learning about the true meaning of life, alongside his manager (Sandler), who decides to see if he can make a better version of himself.

Tinsel Town, 2:20pm, Sky Cinema, Friday 5th December: Starring Rebel Wilson, Danny Dyer and Kiefer Sutherland, this heartwarming original film from Sky Cinema sees a Hollywood star trying to save his career with a life changing panto performance. Fun for the whole family to watch, this presents real Nativity inspired vibes.

Batch From Scratch At Christmas, 8pm, Channel Four, Friday 5th December: We may be a few weeks away from the big day, yet we can never be too prepared. In this helpful show, we will see The Batch Lady and Joe Swash joining forces to help a family and viewers save time and money at Christmas. It is time to get cooking!

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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