Before we dive into another week of brilliant telly, we have some exciting news to share straight from the Beyhive. The wait is finally over for Beyoncé fans and beyond as Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé comes to cinemas across the UK on Friday 1 December. Don’t miss the hottest show in town as the superstar shares an intimate look at the hard work, rehearsals and discipline it takes to pull off an electrifying world tour.

You want more Beyoncé, we hear you say? We’ve got you covered. Read on to find out where you can enjoy more showstopping performances and deep dive documentaries of the star on Virgin TV now.

• Find Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé in Apps & Games > Netflix
• Find Black Is King in Apps & Games > Disney+
• Find Dreamgirls on Paramount+
• Find The Lion King in Apps & Games > Disney+
• Find Cadillac Records in Apps & Games > ITVX
• Find The Pink Panther in Apps & Games > Prime Video
• Find Beyoncé & Jay-Z: Power Love in Apps & Games > Prime Video
• Find Epic in Apps & Games > Disney+
• Find The Fighting Temptations in Sky Cinema on demand
• Find Beyoncé: Beyond The Glam in On Demand

Back on the small screen we’re bidding farewell to two brilliant shows this week, as Lenny Henry’s Three Little Birds and dark comic thriller Boat Story wrap up on ITV1 and BBC One respectively.

There’s a spooky and supernatural new series to sink your teeth into, as US drama Mayfair Witches comes to BBC Two. Plus, we’re kickstarting the month of December with a timeless festive flick – be sure to join Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and all his merry men in Die Hard.

There’s so much good stuff on this week that we’ve compiled a list of the best TV shows to watch. Bookmark this page to keep up to date with the latest changes.

Wednesday 29 November

Pick of the day: Great Canal Journeys

8pm, Yesterday HD (CH 129)

Acting royalty Timothy West (EastEnders) and Prunella Scales (Fawlty Towers) share their love of narrowboating through a series of adventures across the UK, Europe and beyond in this charming travel series. In this episode the duo take on the Shannon Erne Waterway, which links Northern Ireland’s River Erne and the Republic of Ireland’s River Shannon, and is also known as the Peace Canal. West and Scales trace the canal’s origin story, reflect on their marriage and shine a light on Prunella’s ongoing battle with dementia.

What else to watch:

• Portrait Artist Of The Year 2023: Semi-final – 8pm, Sky Arts HD (CH 123)
• Shetland – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Being Kae Tempest – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)
• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• A League Of Their Own – 9pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)
• The Lazarus Project – 10pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)

Thursday 30 November

Pick of the day: Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK: The Grand Finale

9pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

After an action-packed series of jaw-dropping performances, epic lip-sync battles and star-studded guests including Edward Enninful, Carol Vorderman, Suranne Jones and Alexandra Burke, it’s time to find out which dazzling drag queen will be this year’s winner! In the final episode, the three remaining contestants will have to strut their stuff in front of seasoned judges Michelle Visage, Graham Norton, Alan Carr and RuPaul in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.

What else to watch:

• MasterChef: The Professionals – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104/108)
• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• South To Black Power – 9pm, Sky Documentaries HD (CH 188)
• Brassic – 10pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)

Friday 1 December

Pick of the day: The Big British Beef Battle

8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104/108)

How much could we reduce our carbon footprint if we switched burgers for beans? Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan is on a mission to make munching the meat “the new smoking” (i.e. very much not what you should be doing). In this new series, he lifts the lid on the science, interviews campaigners who want to scrub beef – which has a climate cost higher than any other foodstuff – from the menu in company canteens and meets farmers who believe there is a sustainable way to enjoy it.

What else to watch:

• Celebrity Mastermind – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• The Good Ship Murder – 9pm, Channel 5 HD (CH 105)
• Two Doors Down – 9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• The Last Leg – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104/108)
• Breeders – 10pm, Sky Comedy HD (CH 112)

Saturday 2 December

Pick of the day: Sandringham: The King At Christmas

8.25pm, Channel 5 HD (CH 105)

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes in the royal household leading up to Christmas Day? Well, wonder no more! This documentary gives you a sneak peek into the comings and goings of the royal residence in Norfolk as they get ready for the big day. There’s the Yuletide schedule that’s timed with military precision; the chef’s mammoth (and delicious!) shopping list; and revelations about the changes afoot for the historic Sandringham Estate next year.

What else to watch:

• Doctor Who – 6.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• The Last Rider – 7pm, Sky Documentaries HD (CH 188)
• Strictly Come Dancing – 6.40pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• The Voice UK – 8pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• Survivor – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – 9.30pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Sunday 3 December

Pick of the day: Three Little Birds

8pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

We’ve come to the end of this fabulous Windrush drama, created and written by legendary comedian Lenny Henry. There’s been hostility, disillusionment and romance for sisters Leah (Rochelle Neil, Guilt) and Chantrelle (Saffron Coomber, EastEnders) and their friend Hosanna (Yazmin Belo) as they try to settle into their new life in England. In this final episode, Hosanna’s wedding to Aston is hanging in the balance after a devastating debacle. The big question is, will Leah be able to get them down the aisle?

What else to watch:

• Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream – 6.25pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• Strictly Come Dancing: The Results – 7.20pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Survivor – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Whales With Steve Backshall – 8pm, Sky Nature HD (CH 189)
• Boat Story – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Monday 4 December

Pick of the day: Boat Story

9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

When down-on-their-luck strangers Janey (Daisy Haggard, Breeders) and Samuel (Paterson Joseph, Vigil) first stumbled across a multi-million-pound haul of cocaine, it seemed that their luck was finally turning. However, what resulted was a one-way ticket to trouble, as the pair became entangled with police, masked hitmen and the sharp-suited gangster “The Tailor” (played by Tchéky Karyo, Baptiste). And as their final showdown approaches, will they be able to make a clean getaway or meet a bloody end?  

What else to watch:

• Between The Covers – 7pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)
• Julius Caesar: The Making Of A Dictator – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)
• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• The Couple Next Door – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104/108)
• Evil Genius With Russell Kane – 9pm, Sky HISTORY HD (CH 131)

Tuesday 5 December

Pick of the day: Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines

8pm, Yesterday HD (CH 129)

They say that machines are the future and in this series Blackadder star Tony Robinson travels the world to see what technological advancements await us. In the latest episode, Robinson is on a science safari to discover the majestic machines that are inspired by all corners of the animal kingdom. He even encounters an excavator that walks like a spider and a life-saving mechanical octopus. Impressive!

What else to watch:

• Secrets Of The Aquarium – 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)
• The Martin Lewis Money Show: Live – 8pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• Louis Theroux Interviews… Chelsea Manning – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)
• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• The Couple Next Door – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104/108)
  

Wednesday 6 December

Pick of the day: Mayfair Witches

9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Not only is neurosurgeon Rowan Mayfair (Alexandra Daddario, Baywatch) beautiful and brilliant, but she’s also inherited special powers from an ancient clan of witches. But what will she do with them? And can she really kill with her mind? This spookalicious US supernatural drama, based on the best-selling novels by Anne Rice (Interview With The Vampire), will run over eight spine-tingling episodes and promises spells, spectres and shape-shifting galore. Watch it if you dare!

What else to watch:

• MasterChef: The Professionals – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Portrait Artist Of The Year 2023: The Final – 8pm, Sky Arts HD (CH 123)
• Shetland – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• A League Of Their Own – 9pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)
• The Lazarus Project – 10pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)

Thursday 7 December

Pick of the day: Smothered

10pm, Sky Comedy HD (CH 112)

From Canadian screenwriter Monica Heisey (Schitt’s Creek) comes this funny, heartfelt six-part romcom. Danielle Vitalis (Famalam) stars as Sammy, a fiercely independent young woman who is done with dating apps. When she meets Tom (Jon Pointing, Big Boys) on a night out, they embark on a three-week, no-strings-attached affair… but of course, things get complicated. The cast also includes Aisling Bea (This Way Up), musician Self Esteem, Blair Underwood (LA Law) and Lisa Hammond (EastEnders).

What else to watch:

• MasterChef: The Professionals – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Fur Babies – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104/108)
• Cutting The Cost Of Christmas: Tonight – 8.30pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• Brassic – 10pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)

Pick of the week: UEFA Women’s Nations League – England v Netherlands

7pm, Friday 1 December, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

A place in the Nations League finals (as well as next year’s Olympics) is riding on England’s two games this week – first up, Friday’s match at Wembley. Following a 3-2 loss away to Belgium last time, it’s crunch time for the England’s Lionesses and given that the Netherlands’ Orange Lionesses (De Oranje Leeuwinnen) beat them 2-1 in Utrecht in September, this is sure to be a tough, nail-biting match.

England will be working from solid foundations, with Mary Earps – holder of the FIFA Best Goalkeeper award and newly crowned BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year – between the posts, and although they’re missing influential defender Millie Bright, they’ll get a boost with the return from injury of Euro 2022 hero Beth Mead. Laura Woods will be presenting all the action with analysis from Ian Wright, Karen Carney and Eni Aluko. Don’t miss it!

What else to watch:

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Die Hard

9pm, Saturday 2 December, Film4 HD (CH 429)

Since the dawn of time many questions have baffled the human race. However, none is as prevalent in the festive season as: “Is Die Hard a Christmas film?” In our books, it’s a hearty yes. Against a backdrop of decked halls, Christmas trees and joyful carols, the film follows detective John McClane (Bruce Willis, The Sixth Sense) as he heads home to reunite with estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia, Parenthood). However, there’s trouble afoot at Holly’s workplace when a group of dangerous terrorists (led by Alan Rickman, Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves) gatecrash the festivities with deadly consequences. Yippee ki-yay…

What else to watch:

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• Looking for something to watch on Sky Cinema? Our monthly round-up has the best on the service this month
  
  
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