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Your November streaming watchlist: the best TV shows and films you should be streaming in November 2025

Trespasses, Playdate, Celebrity Race Across The World, plus what else to stream this November.

We've got all the top picks on BBC iPlayer, Channel 4, Prime Video and Paramount+ and in On Demand to keep you entertained this month

By Charlotte Briggs + Chris Miller, Feature Writers

Published
5 November 2025

We’ve pulled together the best of the best across BBC iPlayer, Channel 4, Prime Video and Paramount+ and in On Demand. So, keep scrolling to see all our highlights on Virgin TV this month. Or check out what’s new on Netflix this month and what to stream on Disney+ right now for our pick of the best TV and movies on those streamers.

Need some tips on how to access some of these services on Virgin TV? You’ll find them at the end of this article.

Here’s our picks of the best stuff to stream this November.


The best new TV shows and movies streaming on Prime Video in November 2025

The best new TV shows and movies streaming on Prime Video in July 2025

Bat-Fam

Stream all episodes of season 1 from Monday 10 November in Apps > Prime Video

In a surprising turn of events, Batman’s alter ego Bruce Wayne is opening the doors of Wayne Manor to a menagerie of new residents, including young Damian Wayne (aka “Little Batman”), butler Alfred’s free-spirited grandniece Alicia, and Damian’s adoring Pap-Pap – who happens to be Batman’s nemesis, Ra’s al Ghul. Meanwhile, Man-Bat has moved into the belfry… This motley crew must all find a way to live together while protecting the streets of Gotham City. Luke Wilson (No Good Deed), James Cromwell (Succession) and British comedian London Hughes are among the voice cast.

Playdate

Stream Playdate from Wednesday 12 November in Apps > Prime Video.

Stream it from Wednesday 12 November in Apps > Prime Video

If you’re among the millions who have marvelled at Alan Ritchson’s mighty moral code and even mightier fists in Reacher, you’ll be delighted to know that he’s turning his powers to comedy in this fun action film. Ritchson’s Jeff seems to be an ordinary (if unusually large) suburban dad but has a secret violent double life – which Bryan (Kevin James, Pixels) is about to find out the hard way. It’s got car chases! Armed stand-offs! Wacky misunderstandings! Fights! Child fights! Wisecracking! They don’t make enough of ’em like this any more.

Malice

Stream Malice from Friday 14 November in Apps > Prime Video.

Stream it from Friday 14 November in Apps > Prime Video

Hot on the heels of Prime’s hit drama The Girlfriend comes another intriguing domestic psychological thriller series. Wealthy couple Jamie and Nat Tanner (The X Files’ David Duchovny and Game Of Thrones’ Carice van Houten) are charmed by charismatic tutor Adam (Jack Whitehall, Bad Education) and welcome him into their family. But when their nanny falls dangerously ill, Adam’s true nature begins to emerge and the Tanners start to turn on each other. What’s the real story? And can the family be saved?

After The Hunt

Stream it from Thursday 20 November in Apps > Prime Video

In this thoughtful and provocative drama, philosophy professor Alma (Julia Roberts, Leave The World Behind) finds herself caught up in an unsettling conflict when her star student Maggie (Ayo Edebiri, The Bear) accuses her colleague Hank (Andrew Garfield, We Live In Time) of sexual assault. Struggling to get to grips with the truth and the ethically correct way to proceed, Alma finds her personal life falling apart. This is a bold attempt to address some key moral questions in modern society: it doesn’t pretend to have all the answers, but offers a nuanced and empathetic take on gender politics, class, envy and generational differences.

Also streaming on Prime Video this month

Nice To Not Meet You

Stream it now in Apps > Prime Video

Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae stars in this romantic series as a frustratedly typecast actor whose outlook on life changes when he meets a hard-bitten journalist (Lim Ji-yeon, The Glory).

Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy

Stream it from Wednesday 5 November in Apps > Prime Video

Fashion designer Joy (Shannon Thornton) follows her crush to the Colorado mountains hoping for holiday magic, but is stranded in a snowstorm. Will she emerge having found true love?

Locked

Stream it from Sunday 9 November in Apps > Prime Video

A petty thief (Bill Skarsgård, IT) breaks into a state-of-the-art SUV but is trapped inside by its vengeful owner (Anthony Hopkins, One Life), leading to a high-speed battle for survival.

Maxton Hall: The World Between Us

Stream all episodes of season 2 from Friday 7 November in Apps > Prime Video. Season 1 available now

Teen sweethearts Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and James (Damian Hardung) attempt to overcome the class divide in this hit romance series that’s German-made but set in an English private school.

Anni: The Honeymoon Murder

Stream it from Sunday 16 November in Apps > Prime Video

In this documentary, experts investigate the murder of Anni Dewani on her honeymoon in South Africa. With dubious confessions and confusing evidence, her family still demand to know why Anni died.


The best new TV shows and movies streaming on BBC iPlayer in November 2025

The best new TV shows and movies streaming on BBC iPlayer in July 2025

Shetland

Stream series 10 from Wednesday 5 November in Apps > BBC iPlayer. Series 1-9 available now

Queen of crime writing Ann Cleeve’s beloved series is back for its 10th innings and you think that nothing would surprise DI Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) and DI Alison “Tosh” MacIntosh (Alison O’Donnell) anymore. But that’s where you’re wrong, dear reader, as they’re about to stumble on a sinister new case that unearths the killer secrets of a close-knit community. After the body of a retired social worker is discovered, our detective duo are pushed to the limit when it’s revealed that a member of their team shares a personal connection to the case. Gripping stuff.

Celebrity Race Across The World

Stream series 3 from Thursday 6 November in Apps > BBC iPlayer. Series 1-2 available now

Pack your bags and grab your passport because Celebrity Race Across The World is back and you’ve been invited to come along for the wild ride. Four new famous types are heading off on the adventure of the lifetime with a plus one and the hopes of beating their rivals to the destination. This year follow Countryfile’s Anita Rani, actor Dylan Llewellyn, DJ Tyler West and broadcaster Roman Kemp plus their partners as they travel through the Caribbean and the Pacific coast of Central America.

Girlbands Forever

Stream it now in Apps > BBC iPlayer

Following the success of Boybands Forever last year, it’s time to take another trip down memory lane with its female counterpart. Featuring in-depth interviews with Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards, Sugababes’ Heidi Range, All Saints’ Melanie Blatt, Atomic Kitten’s Kerry Katona, Eternal’s Kelle Bryan, Mis-Teeq’s Su-Elise Nash and more pop survivors, the series lifts the lid on the girlband fever that reached an all-time high in the 90s and 00s, as well as the realities of life in the spotlight for these young women.

Kingdom

Stream season 1 from Sunday 9 November in Apps > BBC iPlayer

Sir David Attenborough might be in his 100th year but he shows no signs of slowing down, with a new wildlife series to help cure those Sunday scaries. The documentary follows four carnivorous families of leopards, hyenas, wild dogs and lions, who are all competing with each other and other threats for a home in a remote and fertile river valley in Zambia. See a new side to these predators as they fight to maintain their position at the top of the food chain in the ultimate battle for survival.

Also streaming on BBC iPlayer this month

The Celebrity Traitors

Stream the series 1 finale from Thursday 6 November in Apps > BBC iPlayer. All other episodes available now

Intrigue, betrayal and murder in the Scottish Highlands – this time with famous types, as Claudia Winkleman hosts a platoon of well-known folk, including Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie and Cat Burns for an intricate game of strategy and deceit.

Daisy May And Charlie Cooper’s Nightwatch

Stream all episodes of series 1 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now

Telly’s most famous siblings are searching for things that go bump in the night as they spend a night at some of the UK’s most haunted destinations. Eek!

Leonard And Hungry Paul

Stream all episodes of series 1 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now

Julia Roberts narrates this oddball comedy drama inspired by Rónán Hession’s novel of the same name. Alex Lawther, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Laurie Kynaston star.

Once Upon A Time In Space

Stream all episodes in Apps > BBC iPlayer now

This four-parter unravels the mysteries of space exploration by speaking to the astronauts and their families who were involved in the early Space Shuttle programme.

Return To Paradise

Stream all episodes of series 2 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now. Series 1 also available

Head back to Dolphin Cove as DS Mackenzie Clarke faces new cases and old flames in the second series of this Death In Paradise spin-off.

Cat Person

Stream it from Friday 7 November in Apps > BBC iPlayer

Succession’s Nicholas Braun stars in this twisty psychological thriller based on a bizarre New York Times short story.

Empire With David Olusoga

Stream it from Friday 7 November in Apps > BBC iPlayer

Fresh off his stint in the Celebrity Traitors castle, award-winning historian David Olusoga presents this fascinating series about the history of the British Empire.

Mr Burton

Stream it from Monday 10 November in Apps > BBC iPlayer

Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey star in this biopic that chronicles the early life and humble beginnings of film icon Richard Burton.

Richard Burton – Wild Genius

Stream it from Wednesday 12 November in Apps > BBC iPlayer

Marking a century since Richard Burton’s birth, this feature-length documentary celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of one of Hollywood’s biggest ever stars.

Wild Cherry

Stream series 1 in November in Apps > BBC iPlayer

BAFTA-winner Nicôle Lecky’s thriller is about two best friends whose friendship is pushed to the limit when their daughters are caught up in a shocking private school scandal.


The best new TV shows and movies streaming on Channel 4 in November 2025

The best new TV shows and movies streaming on Channel 4 in July 2025

Game Of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter

Stream Game Of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter now in Apps > Channel 4.

Stream it now in Apps > Channel 4

Needles to say, Olympic gold-medal winning diver Tom Daley has made quite the name for himself in the knitting world since retiring. Now, he’s channelling his passion for haberdashery into this craft competition series in which 10 amateur knitters are sewing, crocheting, quilting and cross stitching their way to becoming the UK’s first TV knitting champion. Join the contestants in the stunning Scottish countryside as they compete a series of challenges, including complex group and individual knits, under the eyes of expert designers and judges Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell.  

Trespasses

Stream Trespasses from Sunday 9 November in Apps > Channel 4.

Stream it from Sunday 9 November in Apps > Channel 4

Bombs, betrayals and heartbreak in this new four-part drama based on Louise Kennedy's acclaimed novel, set in Northern Ireland in 1975. Young Catholic schoolteacher Cushla (Lola Petticrew, Bloodlands) living under the shadow of the Troubles when she falls for Michael (Tom Cullen, The Gold) – an older, married Protestant barrister. As Cushla and Michael's forbidden love deepens, violence looms and tensions rise, and Cushla is pulled between duty and desire. Gillian Anderson (The Fall) co-stars as Cushla’s fiery mother Gina.

Summerwater

Stream Summerwater from Sunday 16 November in Apps > Channel 4,

Stream it from Sunday 16 November in Apps > Channel 4

At a loch-side Scottish holiday cabin park, simmering tensions between holidaymakers eventually erupt in devastating fashion. Based on Sarah Moss’s acclaimed novel, Summerwater weaves together the lives of several families as they navigate private conflicts in their cabins, and flashes back to dramatic events that may have consequences in the present. The tense and compulsive six-part drama stars Dougray Scott (Crime), Shirley Henderson (Dept Q), Daniel Rigby (I, Jack Wright), Shauna Macdonald (Shetland) and Jamie Sives (Guilt).

Also streaming on Channel 4 this month

Sandi Toksvig’s Hidden Wonders

Stream it now in Apps > Channel 4

Toksvig and archaeologist Raksha Dave get their hands dirty in digs around Britain as they aim to unearth remarkable discoveries about the country’s past.

No Strings Attached

Stream all episodes from Tuesday 11 November in Apps > Channel 4

Celebrities including Sam Thompson, Scarlett Moffatt and Coleen Nolan read out erotic fan fiction about themselves, with the stories acted out by puppets. Yes, you read that right. Mel Giedroyc hosts.

Married At First Sight UK

Stream the series 10 finale from Wednesday 12 November in Apps > Channel 4. Series 1-9 available now

Another delicious series of MAFS comes to its triumphant conclusion as the participants spill the tea on the success (or otherwise) of their whirlwind romances.

Cancer Detectives: Finding The Cures

Stream all episodes from Thursday 20 November in Apps > Channel 4

A landmark three-part documentary that follows the experts who are working towards groundbreaking methods of treatment, detection and prevention of cancers

Say Nothing

Stream all episodes from Sunday 30 November in Apps > Channel 4

After Trespasses, this is another evocative drama set during the Troubles and inspired by a true story about a mother of 10 who disappeared in 1972. Maxine Peake (Funny Cow) and Trespasses’ Lola Petticrew star.

Bill Bailey's Vietnam

Stream it in November in Apps > Channel 4

Half a century on from the withdrawal of US troops, Bailey travels through Vietnam, going beyond the tourist trails to showcase its rich culture, stunning landscapes and complex history across six episodes.


The best new TV shows and movies streaming in On Demand in November 2025

The best new TV shows and movies streaming on Virgin TV On Demand in July 2025

Original Gangsters With Sean Bean

Stream Original Gangsters With Sean Bean now in Sky HISTORY on demand.

Stream it now in Sky HISTORY on demand

This City Is Ours star Sean Bean might have plenty of on-screen practice playing terrifying criminal kingpins and the like, but this time the BAFTA winner is leaving the scripts behind to explore the lives of some of history’s most notorious criminals. Profiling infamous lawbreakers including the Kray twins, Al Capone, Stephanie St Clair (aka the Queen of Harlem) and the Peaky Blinders gang, Bean uses the latest tech and world-renowned experts to separate fact from fiction uncover the real people behind the legends.

Love+War

Stream it from Friday 7 November in National Geographic on demand

Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario gives us a once-in-a-lifetime insight into her life behind her lens in this powerful documentary. Over the course of two hours, viewers are transported to Ukraine’s conflict zone where Addario and her team are capturing the stark realities of war. Addario reflects on her dangerous line of work (including being kidnapped twice while on assignment) and her unwavering commitment to her career, as well as the challenge of raising her young family alongside the job. Compelling viewing.

Allegiance

Stream season 1 from Thursday 13 November in Apps > U or U&Alibi on demand

This police procedural that broke records when it first aired in Canada comes to UK shores. Trailblazing officer Sabrina Sohal (Supinder Wraich, Sort Of) has her life turned upside down when her politician father is wrongfully arrested for treason. What ensues is a deeply personal journey for Sohal as she challenges both the flawed justice system and community that she serves, in order to free her father and fight for the rights of those who are unable to fight for themselves.

Also streaming in Virgin TV On Demand this month

Brassic

Stream series 1-7 in Sky Max on demand now

Missing Hawley’s finest already? No problem. Relive every misadventure with all seven series of Joe Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst’s critically acclaimed comedy drama.

Heist: Robbing The Bank Of England

Stream it now in Crime + Investigation on demand

Journalist Marcel Theroux gets the inside scoop on the 1990 City Bonds heist in which £292 million in bearer bonds was stolen from a briefcase in London in broad daylight.

Community

Stream seasons 1-6 now in Sky Comedy on demand

Class is back in session for Jeff Winger and the rest of the Greendale Community College campus, with all 110 episodes of Dan Harmon’s cult classic comedy.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Stream season 3 now in Sky Max on demand. Seasons 1-2 also available

The Walking Dead’s Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier reunite for their most dangerous mission yet as they try to return home amid a devastating Walker apocalypse. Stephen Merchant guest stars.

Wicked: One Wonderful Night

Stream it from Saturday 8 November in Sky Max on demand

Ahead of Wicked: For Good, fans can rejoicify with this two-hour musical event featuring performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, cast interviews and behind-the-scenes set footage.

A League Of Their Own

Stream series 20 from Wednesday 12 November in Sky Max on demand. Series 16, 18 + 19 also available

The ALOTO team hang up their boots and bid farewell to the beloved sport panel series with guest stars including Wayne Rooney, Maya Jama, Harry Maguire and Chris McCausland.

Play For Today: Never Too Late

Stream series 1 from Thursday 13 November in Apps > 5

Anita Dobson stars in this darkly comic drama about a stylish care home resident who refuses to play by the rules. Think exotic pets, strip bridge and narcotics in the greenhouse…

King Of Lies: Football’s Trillion Dollar Con

Stream it from Sunday 16 November on Sky Documentaries on demand

The jaw-dropping true story of convicted fraudster Russell King and his role in the botched sale of Notts County Football Club in 2009.

Matlock

Stream season 2 from Tuesday 2 December on Sky Witness on demand. Season 1 available now

Academy Award winner Kathy Bates reprises her role as the septuagenarian lawyer who’s continuing her quest for justice as she targets the pharmaceutical industry.


The best new TV shows and movies streaming on Paramount+ in November 2025

The best new TV shows and movies streaming on Paramount+ in July 2025

Tulsa King

Stream the season 3 finale from Sunday 23 November on Paramount+. Seasons 1-3 available now

Sylvester Stallone steps back into the shoes of Dwight Manfredi for a third season of the thrilling crime drama from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. After carrying out some enthusiastic (and often violent) networking, the General is expanding his criminal empire to even greater heights. Of course, trouble is never far away, and soon he encounters the Dunmires: a powerful old-money family who force him to fight for everything he’s built. Samuel L Jackson joins the cast in anticipation of his upcoming Tulsa King spin-off series NOLA King.

Landman

Stream season 2 episode 1 from Sunday 16 November on Paramount+, with new episodes streaming weekly on Sundays. Season 1 available now

They say that everything’s bigger in Texas and that sure rings true for veteran oil maverick Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton). After a shocking first season that saw Tommy navigate everything from dysfunctional family dynamics to billion-dollar deals, the stakes are higher than ever as Tommy’s newfound power attracts the attention of corporations and the cartel. Meanwhile, the widowed Cami (Demi Moore) is forced to step up and fight for her late husband’s business, while Tommy’s retired father (Sam Elliott) joins the fray.

Crutch

Stream all episodes of season 1 from Monday 3 November on Paramount+

If you’re a fan of US sitcom The Neighbourhood then we have some good news for you: introducing Crutch, a spin-off centred around a brash Harlemite barbershop owner who happens to be the cousin of The Neighbourhood’s Calvin Butler. Funnyman Tracy Morgan stars as the widowed Francois “Frank” Crutchfield whose empty-nest plans come crashing down when his two adult children and their offspring move back into the family home. What could possibly go wrong?! Raucous and heartwarming in equal measure.

Also streaming on Paramount+ this month

Sight Unseen

Stream season 2 episodes 1-3 now on Paramount+, with new episodes streaming weekly on Mondays. Season 1 available now

The second season of this gripping crime drama, which follows a blind former detective and a professional seeing-eye guide who join forces to bring criminals to justice.

My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story

Stream it from Thursday 13 November on Paramount+

The terrifying true crime tale of CSI: Miami star Eva LaRue who endured a 12-year nightmare stalking campaign at the height of her fame.

Rocketman

Stream it from Friday 14 November on Paramount+

We dare you not to sing along to Elton John’s musical biopic that documents the star’s meteoric rise to superstardom.

Geordie Stories: Charlotte, Mam Of Two 

Stream episode 1 from Wednesday 19 November on Paramount+, with new episodes weekly on Wednesdays

Reality star icon Charlotte Crosby lifts the lid on the realities of raising two young children in the spotlight in her heartfelt new series.


How to watch Paramount+ with Virgin TV

You can get Paramount+ direct on Virgin TV 360 and our Stream box once you’ve got a subscription to the service. Simply sign up online, then log in on the box. And because Paramount+ is fully integrated into our 360 and Stream boxes, you can search without even going into the app. Just select Search & Discover from the Home menu and type in the name of the show or movie you’re after. You can also voice search Paramount+ shows with your remote, or say “Paramount Plus” to get to the app even faster.

How to watch Prime Video with Virgin TV

If you’re a Virgin Media customer with our Stream box, Virgin TV 360 or our V6 box (powered by TiVo®), get Prime Video direct on your telly once you’ve got a subscription to the service. Just sign up to Prime Video via the website, and you can log in on the box.

Prime Video is also fully integrated into our boxes, meaning you can search without even going into the app. Just select Search & Discover from the Home menu and type in the name of the show or movie you’re after. Not only that, but 360 and Stream box customers can also voice search Prime Video shows with their remote.


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