Our TV and Film highlights this week include …
Netflix originals That Christmas with Lolly Adefope and new espionage thriller series Black Doves.
You can also expect new film Rumours in cinemas, which follows the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies at the annual G7 summit, where they attempt to draft a provisional statement regarding a global crisis.. Let us know what you’ll be watching.
That Christmas – Wednesday 4th December | Netflix
It’s an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone’s plans – including Santa’s. With Lolly Adefope and India Brown.
The Suspect – Wednesday 4th December @ 11pm | U&W
A recent life-changing medical diagnosis has thrown psychologist Joe O’Loughlin off-balance, and he is feeling reckless. When a young woman is found murdered, the unusual manner of her death prompts DS Riya Devi to suggest asking Joe for a professional opinion. Joe is shocked by the sight of the body – but is he just shaken by the brutality of the killing or is there something from his past he’s not telling the police? With Shaun Parkes, Michelle Asante and Gabin Kongolo.
Black Doves – Thursday 5th December | Netflix
Helen embarks on a passionate affair with a man who has no idea what her secret identity is; caught in the crosshairs when her lover falls victim to the dangerous London underworld, Helen’s employer’s call in Sam to protect her. With Omari Douglas, Paapa Essiedu and Ken Nwosu.
Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Treasures – Thursday 5th December @ 7pm | BBC Two
The presenter heads towards Jamaica’s Blue Mountains to learn the secrets of jerk cooking, and just outside Kingston, he rustles up a classic stout punch. In Barbados, Clive lands some enormous fish for an evening cookout, while in the Dominican Republic, he samples some delicious carnival food, before heading for Havana to discover the bartender tricks for the perfect Cuban cocktail.
Rumours – Friday 6th December | In Cinemas
Follows the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies at the annual G7 summit, where they attempt to draft a provisional statement regarding a global crisis. These so-called leaders become spectacles of incompetence, contending with increasingly surreal obstacles in the misty woods as night falls and they realise they are suddenly alone. Starring Nikki Amaka-Bird.
Sammy Davis Jr: Legends in Concert – Friday 6th December @ 7pm | Sky Arts
A collection of the original Rat-Packer’s most memorable stage appearances, including performances of The Birth of the Blues and You Rascal You.
Snoop Dogg’s Fatherhood: Cori & Wayne’s Story – Friday 6th December | Hayu
Featuring Snoop Dogg’s daughter Cori Broadus and her fiancé, Wayne Duece, as they journey through the ebbs and flows of love, life and new beginnings with friends and family.
Mariah Meets Rylan – Saturday 7th December @ 8:15pm | BBC Two
The Radio 2 presenter heads to Los Angeles to meet Mariah Carey, who talks about her life, music and the festive season as All I Want for Christmas Is You hits 30. Mariah reveals how she came up with the melody for her hit Hero, and talks about the jobs she had before she was famous, her multiple appearances on Top of the Pops, and inspirations including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and George Michael. Rylan also puts Mariah’s English accent to the test as he pretends to audition her for a part in EastEnders.
Marvin Gaye: Live at Montreux 1980 – Saturday 7th December @ 11:50pm | Sky Arts
The soul singer’s performance at the Swiss jazz festival, including classics I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) and What’s Going On.
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked – Sunday 8th December | Hayu
In celebration of the generation-defining, cinematic event of the year, international superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead an all-star cast in a journey through a dazzling new vision of Oz, created for Universal Pictures’ Wicked. As they unveil some of the most spectacular sets ever created for film, Wicked stars Erivo and Grande are joined by Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey and more to host this thrilling behind-the- scenes special, sharing their personal memories, intimate video diaries and secrets of the making of Wicked, culminating in the debut of a world-exclusive scene from the film.