What To Watch W/C Monday 9th November

This week’s What To Watch brings a mix of drama, thrillers, comedy and music …

Anthony Mackie leads heist thriller 12 12 12, Carmen Ejogo stars in Wild Cherry, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Rivals and Shetland return. Plus, BBC One celebrates 30 years of the MOBO Awards, reflecting on its impact on Black British music and culture.

Here’s what to watch this week…

Tyler Perry’s The Gospel Of Christmas – Wednesday 11th November | Netflix

A struggling pastor moves his family to a troubled New York neighbourhood, where they must save a neglected church from foreclosure before Christmas.

Starring Durrell ‘Tank’ Babbs, Fantasia Barrino, Yolanda Adams, Mason Douglas, Antwinette Mccloud, Shirley Caesar and more.

Written and directed by Tyler Perry.

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power S3 – Wednesday 11th November | Prime Video

Jumping forward several years its the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, and the Dark Lord seeks to craft the One Ring that will give him the edge he needs to win the war and conquer all Middle-earth at last.

Starring Ismael Cruz Córdova, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Sophia Nomvete and more.

Rivals: S2 Part 2 – Wednesday 11th November | Disney+

As Tony Baddingham and Declan O’Hara’s contest for the Cotswolds crown hits a fever pitch, Rupert Campbell-Black is forced to confront his own personal demons. Across hedonistic parties, Bonfire Night chaos, the Hampshire Hunt Ball and a turbulent Christmas, affairs unravel, alliances fracture and rivalries intensify. Caught in the middle of the frenzied franchise battle, Taggie O’Hara must find the courage to follow her heart while everyone else faces the consequences of ambition, power and secrets that they can no longer hide.

With Nafessa Williams.

The MOBO Awards: Iconic Moments – Wednesday 11th November @10:40pm | BBC One

An anniversary celebration of 30 years of the Mobo organisation, a defining milestone for black British music and culture. This documentary looks at the history of the awards, its ambition, cultural impact and legacy, and features some of the most memorable moments and performances from the ceremony.

Presented and narrated by DJ Target.

Shetland: S11 – Thursday 12th November @9pm | BBC One

When a car is pulled from the water, a grim discovery is made – crammed in the boot are the decomposed, skeletal remains of an unknown male. The team’s search to uncover the victim’s identity, begins with a hunt for the vehicle’s owner– a respected, local GP who left the Isles under a cloud of troubled rumours nine years ago.

As Calder and Tosh dig deeper into the enigmatic GP’s state-of-mind and the lives of the loved ones he left behind, the investigation takes them to dark and dangerous places in their quest for the truth.

With Samuel Anderson, Eubha Akilade, Kevin Harvey and more.

Rewarding – Friday 13th November | BBC iPlayer

Follows Sinead and Francis as two domiciliary care workers doing their best to look after their vulnerable adult clients – if not always each other. Featuring disabled, neurodivergent and learning disabled talent in key roles, the series draws on lived experience to bring authenticity, humour and nuance to its portrayal of social care.

With Faith Alabi.

12 12 12 – Friday 13th November | Apple TV

Each episode unfolds across three timelines of a heist: the 12 months of planning, the 12 hours of the heist and the 12 days following it. The series follows a disgraced FBI agent, played by Mackie, and an American career criminal, played by Dornan, as they play a zero-sum game of cat-and-mouse across Europe. At the centre of it all is the daring, epic raid on a bank vault deep beneath the streets of Zurich.

Starring Anthony Mackie.

Blue Story – Saturday 14th November @12am | BBC Two

Timmy, a smart but shy kid from Deptford, goes to a school in Peckham where he meets streetwise local boy Marco. The two become friends despite hailing from rival parts of London. However, as they get older, their bond is put under increasing strain by a volatile turf war.

Starring Stevie Odu, Micheal Ward, Khali Best, Karla-Simone Spence, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Kadeem Ramsey, Jo Martin, Richie Campbell and more.

Written and directed by Andrew Onwubolu.

Wild Cherry – Sunday 15th November | Paramount+

A shocking scandal at an exclusive private school forces two close friends, Lorna and Juliet, to take sides, exploring mother-daughter relationships, social media pressures, and the dark underbelly of a privileged community.

Starring Carmen Ejogo, Imogen Faires, Nicôle Lecky, Nathaniel Martello-White, Clara Amfo, Hugh Quarshie, Sandra James-Young and more.

Written by Nicôle Lecky and Tolani Shoneye.