PICKS OF THE WEEK: 10-16 NOVEMBER 2025, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead.

MR BURTON

Monday, BBC One

Film biopic that tells the true story of the relationship between Port Talbot schoolmaster Philip Burton and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins, the son of a wayward drunk.

Richard dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline. Mr Burton recognised the raw talent in Richard and made it his mission to fight for him, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and, eventually, his adoptive father.

 CAROLINE FLACK: THE SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH

Monday, Disney+

This powerful two-part Disney+ documentary follows Caroline’s mother, Christine, as she investigates the truth about her daughter’s final months – uncovering new shocking details, asking difficult questions, and exposing the misrepresentations, pressures, and failures from institutions and decision makers that shaped Caroline’s final days.

With access to powerful testimony from Caroline’s inner circle and those who were there, the series tells the story she never got to share and reveals an unprecedented look at what really happened to Caroline Flack.

 NO STRINGS ATTACHED

Tuesday, E4

In each episode, Mel Giedroyc invites a different celebrity to read an erotic piece of new creative writing where the celeb is the lead protagonist. Each character in the story is brought to life by a band of puppets voiced entirely by the celebrity and Mel. In each fanciful, unique story, the puppet versions of the celebrities will encounter romance, scandal, mystery, intrigue, and farce, with Mel finding out from the real-life celebrity just what they make of their fictionalised exploits.

 A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

Wednesday, Sky Max

Host Romesh Ranganathan returns with team captains Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott and series regular Micah Richards. Airing weekly, the series will also include an array of brilliant guests and incredible challenges - including an epic record-breaking attempt - making the show’s 20th edition the best yet.

Guests this series include stars from sport, comedy and television, including Wayne Rooney, Chloe Kelly, Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett, Harry Maguire, Tony Bellew, Dan Burn, Patrice Evra, Dame Laura Kenny, Josh Widdicombe, Jon Richardson, Maya Jama, Chris McCausland, Tom Davis, Maisie Adam, Alex Brooker and Big Zuu.

 PLAY FOR TODAY

Thursday, 5

At her best friend Marjorie’s funeral, Cynthia Jackson - mid-70s, bold and stylish - shocks her daughter Amanda with her refusal to play the frail widow. But when Cynthia collapses, Amanda insists she move into Cedar Wood Retirement Village for her safety.

Cynthia bristles at the village’s rules (‘no antisocial behaviour’, ‘no noise after 9pm’), but quickly finds a rebellious ally in another resident, Mary. Together, they strike against the rules one by one - hosting strip bridge, dabbling with narcotics in the greenhouse, and causing chaos with exotic pets. Amid the fun, Cynthia discovers Frank Davies, a charismatic former singer and her long-ago fling, lives next door. But their reunion also reopens old wounds.

 CHILDREN IN NEED

Friday, BBC One

BBC Children in Need returns with an entertainment extravaganza, live from MediaCityUK in Salford, to raise life-changing funds for children and young people across the UK.

Hosts Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Lenny Rush and newbies Paddy McGuinness and Big Zuu present a jam-packed evening of comedy sketches, music performances, special surprises and famous faces as you’ve never seen them before.

 MALICE

Friday, Prime Video

Adam (Jack Whitehall) is a charismatic tutor who charms his way into the life of the wealthy Tanner family while they’re on holiday in Greece.  When the family’s nanny falls dangerously ill, Adam orchestrates his way in to their London home and his true vengeful nature begins to emerge...

Adam now starts to turn Jamie Tanner (David Duchovny) and Nat (Carice Van Houten) against each other and secretly plots to bring down the entire family. When Adam's obsession with the family raises questions, those who dig deeper into his past find themselves playing a dangerous game. With his world collapsing around him, Jamie starts to realise that Adam may be responsible for all their recent disasters - but is it too late to save his family?

 ALAN CARR'S PICTURE SLAM

Saturday, BBC One

Comedian Alan Carr returns to host the fun and frantic quiz show where every question is a picture and every picture is worth cash. They could be anything from famous faces, places or brands, and teams need to name them all for a Picture Slam.

Playing this week are mother and daughter Angie and Mollie from Liverpool, friends Sean and Lee from Whitstable, and couple Emily and Christopher from Llanelli. They’ll be battling it out across four rounds against the clock, but only one team can make it to the final Super Slam and the chance to win £10,000.

 WILD CHERRY

Saturday, BBC One

Life appears perfect in Richford Lake for super-mum turned author Juliet Lonsdale and self-made businesswoman Lorna Gibbons until their daughters Grace and Allegra are accused by their school of filming a provocative video. The girls deny it, but it’s clear they’re lying, and we realise that scandal, danger and intrigue sit just beneath the surface of this perfect town.