6 compelling things to watch on Boxing Day, including a “brilliant” must-watch murder mystery

If you’d like to unwind and watch TV after the busyness of Christmas, there are lots of options available on different streaming and broadcast services.

We’ve put together a list of six interesting shows and movies currently available on Sky Cinema/NOW, BBC iPlayer, Netflix, and Channel 4, perfect for watching today.

Whether you’re looking for a captivating murder mystery or the return of a favorite sci-fi series, here’s a look at what’s new and available.

Repair Shop at Christmas – BBC One, 7.30pm

This year’s Christmas special of The Repair Shop will feature some familiar faces! Joining the team in the barn are acclaimed actress Helen Mirren, beloved children’s author Julia Donaldson (known for The Gruffalo), and comedian Rob Brydon, famous for Gavin & Stacey.

The show will feature celebrities bringing in their cherished possessions that need fixing, like a vintage cello from the Second World War, a well-loved toy farmhouse, and a full-sized mechanical Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Repair Shop at Christmas is available to watch on BBC One from 7.30pm.

Big Fat Quiz of the Year – Channel 4, 9pm

Jimmy Carr welcomes back Jonathan Ross, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, Roisin Conaty, and Lou Sanders for a look back at the year’s biggest moments.

The show will feature celebrities being quizzed on topics like Katy Perry, Lily Allen, and a famous Coldplay concert. Plus, Mitchell Brook Primary School will be back to perform their yearly show.

Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2025 is available to watch on Channel 4 from 9pm.

Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 – Netflix

Today, Netflix released the final three episodes of its fifth season, completing the series.

After a shocking ending to episode four – with Vecna’s arrival and Will discovering his abilities – the town of Hawkins remains threatened.

The new trailer left some fans worried about a beloved character, but it also hinted at a major surprise: everything viewers thought they knew about the Upside Down is actually incorrect.

Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 is available to watch on Netflix.

The Abandons – Netflix

All seven episodes of the new Netflix show, The Abandons, are available to stream now. It was added to Netflix earlier this month, so you can watch the whole series at once.

This intense historical drama, featuring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, tells the story of two mothers caught in a violent and long-lasting conflict in the Washington Territory.

Set in 1850s Washington, the story follows two families—one rich and influential, the other poor but fiercely devoted—as they fight for control in a wild and untamed territory.

The Abandons is available to watch on Netflix.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – Netflix

Daniel Craig returns as the detective Benoit Blanc in the newest Knives Out movie. This third film in the series is a classic locked-room mystery, and features a stellar cast including Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, and Kerry Washington.

Detective Benoit Blanc partners with a sincere priest to solve a seemingly impossible crime at a church in a quiet town haunted by its past.

Our review on Digital Spy praised the chemistry between Craig and O’Connor, who plays Father Jud Duplenticy, comparing their dynamic to the successful pairings in previous films, like Benoit and Marta, or Benoit with Helen and Andi.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is available to watch on Netflix.

Sinners – Sky Cinema/NOW

Directed by Ryan Coogler, who also made Black Panther, Sinners is being called one of the top films of 2025.

This horror movie, taking place in the 1930s, features Michael B. Jordan playing both of a set of twin brothers. The story follows their return to their hometown, where they encounter a terrifying supernatural force.

So, I picked up this new game, and the story is about twin brothers who are trying to get a fresh start by going back to where they grew up. Sounds simple enough, right? But it turns out things aren’t what they seem, and some seriously bad stuff is waiting for them when they get back. It’s got me hooked already!

Sinners is available to watch on Sky and streaming service NOW.

The latest issue of Living Legends magazine is now available, and it’s a special tribute to Dolly Parton! You can find ‘Dolly at 80’ in shops that sell magazines or order it online for only £8.99.

2025-12-26 09:50