If you’re looking for some inspiration in terms of what to watch over Twixmas, we’ve got you covered. Here, the L360 team share their watch lists for the end of December.
For some of us, the period between Christmas and New Year feels like one long, jam-packed social occasion, with lunches, gatherings and get-togethers scheduled for pretty much every day between 26 December and 1 January.
But for others, this is an opportunity for rest, relaxation and — ultimately — TV binging. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll already be searching for the best and newest shows to line up for those golden days of rest and relaxation.
For those seeking inspiration, we’ve put together everything we’re planning to binge between Christmas and New Year, from old school fan-favourites to brand-new releases. Happy watching!
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What the L360 team are watching between Christmas and New Year
Wake up Dead Man, Netflix
“I’ve been (im)patiently waiting to watch Wake Up Dead Man, the third in the Knives Out series. It’s got a stacked cast including Glenn Close, Josh O’Connor and Andrew Scott — of course joined by Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc. It was released on Netflix on 12 December; however, I think it’s criminal to watch anything non-Christmassy before the big day.
I’m also planning on rewatching Gavin & Stacey on BBC iPlayer. I miss not having it on after a few years of Christmas specials, and so I’m going to transport myself back to Barry Island.
Finally, I’m going to take myself to the cinema to watch the new Running Man adaptation with Glen Powell. The book is one of my favourites from Stephen King, and so I’m hoping the movie will be just as action-packed and emotive.”
– Evelyn Richards, deputy editor
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Downtown Abbey, Disney+
“I’ll be doing some long-haul travelling over Twixmas, which provides the perfect opportunity to revisit my comfort shows. I’ll be rewatching Downtown Abbey; I love that, as you move through the seasons, you can see the years and eras reflected in the clothes and hairstyles of the characters.”
– Priya Raj, content editor
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The Great British Bake Off, Peep Show Special, Channel 4
“In the glorious days between Christmas and New Year — when time seems to stand still — I prefer TV viewing that’s easy for the whole family to dip in and out of. I particularly lean towards classic British shows that I feel capture the true essence of Christmas, (AKA: awkwardness and light absurdity).
This year, I’ll be watching the Peep Show cast special of The Great British Bake Off, as David Mitchell is a favourite writer, actor and longtime crush of mine.
And I’ll most definitely be relishing every minute of the Amandaland Christmas special (the seasonal episode of the Motherland spin-off). Lucy Punch perfectly captures the almost-but-not-quite satirical comedic edge of the show and its self-effacing, on-the-nose humour.
Other than this, I’ll be continuing my annual tradition of watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas and — in an attempt to coax myself out of pyjamas and into a suitable New Year’s Eve outfit — the 1956 Grace Kelly film, High Society.
– Katie Sipp Hurley, assistant editor
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Stranger Things, Netflix
“I’m just about to finish volume one of season five and I can’t wait for the remaining few episodes to drop on Christmas Day. While it’s unlikely that I’ll be able to convince the family to pop Stranger Things on the telly after The King’s Christmas Broadcast, I’ll definitely be lapping up the episodes from 26 December onwards.
Other than that, The Muppets Christmas Carol will certainly be viewed — possibly more than once — and a friend has recommended I try StartUp on ITV. It features Martin Freeman and Adam Brody and, apparently, it’s a proper down-and-dirty, gritty crime drama. Can’t go wrong, really.”
– Anna Evdokimou, editor
