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Crutch Season 1 (3 November)
Series. Set in the world of the CBS Original Comedy The Neighborhood, Crutch centres on its titular character Francois ‘Frank’ Crutchfield (Morgan), who goes by ‘Crutch,’ a brash, yet beloved Harlem shop owner whose world is turned upside down when his highbrow son and free-spirited daughter move
back into the family home.
Crutch also stars Jermaine Fowler (Superior Donuts), Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis (Hell’s Kitchen), Adrianna Mitchell (Snowfall), Adrian Martinez (The Amateur), Braxton Paul (Sesame Street) and Finn Maloney (Suncoast). Watch the trailer.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (3 November)
Film. After three epic adventures, Po the Dragon Warrior is called upon by destiny to take a break and become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. The only problem? Po knows nothing about spiritual leadership and must first find and train a new Dragon Warrior.
Meanwhile, a wicked sorceress named Chameleon, a shapeshifting lizard with her eyes on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, threatens to unleash his old foes. To stop her, Po teams up with Zhen, a crafty corsac fox and skilled thief who becomes an unlikely ally.
Jack Black returns as Po alongside Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Awkwafina and Viola Davis, in this action-packed, hilarious adventure directed by Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Stine. Watch the trailer.
Italia Shore Season 1 (5 November)
Series. The party lands in Italy as twelve young adults move into a breathtaking villa for the ultimate summer getaway. Between sun-soaked beaches, late-night parties and unexpected drama, this wild crew will work hard and play even harder to earn their spot at the hottest events of the season.
With friendships, flings and fiery clashes guaranteed, Italia Shore is an over-the-top, unforgettable ride through love, loyalty and legendary nights under the Mediterranean stars.
The Celebrity Traitors UK (7 November)
The fingerless gloves are on as Claudia Winkleman returns to The Traitors castle, this time with an all-star cast ready to play the ultimate game of deceit and betrayal. In this celebrity edition of the smash-hit reality phenomenon, famous faces must work together to complete challenges and build prize money, all while secretly hunting down the Traitors hiding among them. Who will claim the glory and who will be
banished before the final roundtable?
The line-up includes Alan Carr, Cat Burns, Celia Imrie, Charlotte Church, Clare Balding, David Olusoga, Joe Marler, Joe Wilkinson, Jonathan Ross, Kate Garraway, Lucy Beaumont, Mark Bonnar, Nick Mohammed, Niko Omilana, Paloma Faith, Ruth Codd, Stephen Fry, Tameka Empson and Tom Daley.
Rubble & Crew Season 3 (8 November)
Grab your hard hats, Rubble and his construction crew are back for more big builds and even bigger adventures in Season Three of Rubble & Crew. Set in the bustling town of Builder Cove, Rubble teams up with his family of construction pups to take on brand-new projects, solve tricky problems and lend a paw whenever there’s a job to be done. With teamwork, creativity and plenty of pup-powered fun, no build is too big and no pup is too small!
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The Unholy Trinity (1 November)
Film. In a land ruled by outlaws, betrayal and blood debts, one man rides for justice, honour and revenge. Set against the rugged backdrop of 1870s Montana, The Unholy Trinity follows a young drifter who returns to his hometown to avenge the wrongful execution of his father and reclaim the fortune that was stolen from his family.
The Unholy Trinity promises to deliver an exciting blend of action, suspense, and western grit with an all-star ensemble ready to captivate audiences. Written by Lee Zachariah (The Bazura Project) and directed by Richard Gray (Robert the Bruce), The Unholy Trinity is a sweeping tale of loyalty, blood and the ghosts we carry.
Starring Pierce Brosnan (The World Is Not Enough) as Sheriff Gabriel Dove, Samuel L. Jackson (The Hateful Eight) as the enigmatic St. Christopher, David Arquette (Scream 3) as Father Jacob, Brandon Lessard (Classified) as Henry Broadway, and Gianni Capaldi (Damaged) as Gideon, this gritty Western crime drama delivers redemption, vengeance and the high cost of justice.
Ghosts Australia (2 November)
Series. Who says the afterlife can’t be dramatic, hilarious, and just a little bit awkward? Based on the critically acclaimed British comedy series, that has also been a huge hit in its US version, the local adaptation is full of haunts, humour and so much heart.
Kate and Sean inherit a historic mansion and plan to convert it into a boutique hotel. Their plans are complicated when a near-death experience allows Kate to see and hear the house’s ghostly inhabitants, who have lived there for centuries. As Kate and Sean try to fix up the house, they end up fixing ghost problems instead – putting their relationship through the wringer but ultimately finding a new kind of family.
Starring Mandy McElhinney (Love Child, Paper Giants: Magazine Wars), Brent Hill (Hamilton, School of Rock), Ines English (Last Days of the Space Age, The Last Anniversary), and Michelle Brasier (Thank God You’re Here, Aunty Donna). Watch the trailer.
