What To Watch W/C Monday 8th December

This week brings a mix of gripping thrillers, true-story dramas and uplifting documentaries.

From tense thrillers like Old starring Aaron Pierre and true-story dramas like BlacKkKlansman to uplifting documentaries, big new series and festive favourites, here’s a straightforward look at what’s worth checking out this week.

Old – Monday 8th December @ 11:40pm | Film 4

A couple who is about to get divorced takes their children to a tropical resort on a vacation. Their trip soon turns into a nightmare when they end up on a secluded beach that makes them age rapidly.

Cast: Aaron Pierre, Nikki Amuka-Bird.

BlacKkKlansman – Tuesday 9th December @ 11:40pm | BBC One

Based on a true story, starring John David Washington and Adam Driver. In 1972, black cop Ron Stallworth works under cover for the Colorado Springs PD. When he discovers a Ku Klux Klan recruitment poster, he investigates, posing over the phone as a fellow white supremacist. After building a rapport with his mark, Ron is invited to meet the local KKK chapter, so he enlists a white colleague as his stand-in, and mounts a masterful sting operation.

Cast: John David Washington, Corey Hawkins, Laura Harrier, Damaris Lewis and Isiah Whitlock Jr, & more.
Director: Spike Lee

Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within – Tuesday 9th December | Netflix

In the heart of Uganda’s Masaka region, where the shadows of the HIV/AIDS crisis linger, a small orphanage becomes a beacon of hope. Masaka Kids Africana takes viewers beyond the viral videos to reveal a vibrant, one-of-a-kind community where orphaned children transform hardship into joy, dancing their way toward healing, belonging, and the promise of a brighter future.

Percy Jackson And The Olympians: S2 – Wednesday 10th December | Disney+

Tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.

Cast:Leah Sava Jeffries

Parish – Wednesday 10th December | Netflix

A grieving business owner, who left behind a life of crime takes one last job to help pay his debts and gets trapped in the grip of a ruthless gang.

Cast: Giancarlo Esposito, Zackary Mom, Arica Himmel, Ivan Mbakop, Dax Rey, Bonnie Mbuli, Caleb Baumann, Amanda Brugel & more.

The Ultimate Christmas Movies – Wednesday 10th December @12am | Sky Showcase

We all love seasonal movies, but what is it that separates the Christmas classics from the festive flops? Join our celebrity film fans as they debate their favourites

Presenters: Chizzy Akudolu and Clara Ampho

Wig – Wednesday 10th December @ 2:10pm | Sky Docs

Colourful film exploring the history and influence of Wigstock, the annual drag festival that showcases the personalities and talent that makes up the drag community.

Director: Chris Moukarbel

Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out – Friday 12th December | Netflix

Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a dark history.

Cast: Daryl McCormack and Kerry Washington.

Irish Blood – Sunday 14th December 2025 @ 9pm | Sky Witness

After receiving a mysterious package from her estranged father, L.A. divorce lawyer Fiona Fox travels to Ireland to uncover the truth, only to find herself entangled in a web of family secrets, lies, and danger.

Cast: Leonardo Taiwo and Djouliet Amara.

Spartacus: House of Ashur – Streaming Now | MGM+

What if Ashur lived and the Romans rewarded his treachery with the gladiator school where he once bled? Welcome to the House of Ashur. No longer a slave, Ashur has clawed his way to power, owning the same ludus that once owned him. But ruling a band of merciless gladiators is child’s play compared to surviving the savage world of Roman politics—a cutthroat game in which betrayal isn’t a sin, it’s currency. Flipping tradition on its head, Ashur unleashes Achillia, a fierce and powerful gladiatrix eager to prove herself worthy in a man’s world. Together, they ignite a new kind of spectacle that shocks, disrupts, and offends the elite with every drop of blood.

Cast: Tenika Davis

Ripple – Streaming Now | Netflix

Explores how seemingly small decisions can bring people together in unexpected ways. The series follows four strangers —Walter, Kris, Nate and Aria— who have unknowingly crossed paths many times but never met. As they each face life’s challenges, their actions create a ripple effect that ultimately connects them. “Ripple” delivers a powerful message of hope: the best things often come after the storm, and no one is truly alone.

Cast: Frankie Faison, Marci T. House, Tina Lifford, LisaGay Hamilton & more