Carl Roberts 
With the return of Rob & Romesh VS, Ellie Taylor: Palavering, and Karate Kid: Legends, there’s plenty to entertain on Sky and NOW next week.
There’s plenty of new entertainment and top-quality movies coming next week to Sky and NOW. From the return of Rob & Romesh VS, Ellie Taylor: Palavering, and Nick Cave’s Veiled World. To the premiere of Karate Kid: Legends. Great entertainment is abundant right at your fingertips.
Rob & Romesh Vs
Series 8, episode 1
Our dynamic duo has returned! Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are back, ready to tackle a fresh set of challenges that will push them to their limits. Having survived the UFC, Hollywood stunts and the high-pressure world of Formula 1, our brave heroes are traversing the globe to find four new feats to master.
In this series, the boys face some of their toughest tests to date. They head to Mumbai to try their hand in the legendary Bollywood scene, visit New York to showcase their Hip Hop skills on the street and in the studio and venture into the Sumatran jungle to see who can snap the most exhibition-worthy photo for Wildlife Photographer of the Year, before heading home to tread the boards of The Globe and tryeth their best to wonder the crowds with their take on Shakespeare.
Coming Soon to Sky Max & NOW
Nick Cave’s Veiled World
Explore the creative universe, enduring influence and unique impact of acclaimed singer, songwriter and artist Nick Cave. As told by the experiences of some of his closest collaborators, in this new Sky Original documentary. Nick Cave’s multidisciplinary legacy spans music, literature, film, and visual art. Contributors, including musicians Florence Welch, Colin Greenwood and Warren Ellis. Designer Bella Freud, filmmaker Wim Wenders and writer Irvine Welsh will discuss his influence on their own creative work and his symbolic world in this new one-off special. With intimate reflections and never-before-heard stories, they’ll reveal how working with Cave has transformed their own creative lives. Examining the archetypal figures woven through his work, his artistic courage and singular impact.
Coming soon to Sky Documentaries & NOW
Ellie Taylor: Palavering!
Star of Ted Lasso, Live at the Apollo and The Mash Report, Ellie Taylor is back with a new stand-up show. Covering everything from how to keep the spark alive in marriage (it involves pressure washers), her new life with almost double the amount of ratbags (children) not to mention her stint as the nation’s sweetheart on Strictly (very much her own words), it’s a show guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a laugh in your mouth which is almost certainly, not a phrase. Come along to watch a nice lady giddily over-share because she’s thrilled to be out of the house!
Coming soon to Sky Comedy & NOW
Classic FM’s Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber 2025
The world-renowned cellist and conductor Julian Lloyd Webber returns to champion 30 incredible classical musicians under 30 from 2025. Talent showcased this year includes Scottish tenor Liam Bonthrone, Latvian violinist Daniil Bulayev, British trumpeter Sasha Canter, and Chinese pianist Junyan Chen.
Monday 8 December 21.00 Sky Arts & NOW
COMING TO SKY CINEMA
Karate Kid: Legends
Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.
Available from Friday 12 December, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
The Alto Knights
The Alto Knights follows two of New York’s most notorious organised crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese (Robert De Niro in dual roles), as they vie for control of the city’s streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever.
Available from Sunday 7 December, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
ALSO NEW THIS WEEK
SKY MAX
A League of Their Own
Season 20, episode 5
Manchester United and England stalwart Harry Maguire, plus stand-up comedians Jon Richardson and Tom Davis, join the teams in the penultimate round of ALOTO.
Wednesday 10 December 21.00 Sky Max & NOW – new episodes weekly
Revival
Mother of Babylon – Season 1, episode 9
Dana and Wayne race to free the Revivers, as Em faces a haunting fight for her life.
Sunday 7 December 22.00 Sky Max & NOW – All episodes available
SWAT
Ride or Die – Season 8, episode 21
When an auto carrier truck gets hijacked by a high-speed crew, Hondo encounters a ghost from his past – a violent car thief thought to be long-dead. As the brutal road warriors tear across L.A. in pursuit of a mysterious $60 million car, Hondo’s old rivalry reignites, and he’s forced to confront a long-held fear. Also, Gamble is thrust into a personal crisis when her brother, Leon, becomes tangled in the investigation, putting Gamble’s SWAT future in jeopardy.
Sunday 7 December 21.00 Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly
SKY ATLANTIC
The Death of Bunny Munro
Salesman – Part 4 of 6
As he continues to spiral, Bunny makes some cold calls to try to make the money he needs to get back to Junior. His desperation leads to humiliation at a golf club before he settles on an easy target, but things take a peculiar turn. Meanwhile, Junior gets a sense of what a normal life looks like and wonders whether the best place for him is with his dad.
Thursday 11 December 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – All episodes available
All Her Fault
Season 1, episode 6
The Irvines struggle to adjust to their new normal, while also recovering from the fallout of their arguments; as Marissa tries to cope with past events, Jenny deals with domestic pressures of her own and uncovers some of Richie’s secrets.
Friday 12 December 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – All episodes available
IT: Welcome to Derry
Season 1, episode 7
Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: Welcome to Derry expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in his two-part feature film adaptation, released in 2017 and 2019.
Monday 8 December 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – New episodes weekly
SKY COMEDY
I Love LA
Sex & Power- Season 1, episode 6
Created, written by, and starring Rachel Sennott (Saturday Night, Bodies Bodies Bodies), I Love LA follows a reunion of a group of codependent friends – played by Sennott, Odessa A’zion, Jordan Firstman, True Whitaker and Josh Hutcherson – and explores how they have each been changed by ambition and new relationships in their time apart.
Monday 8 December 22.00 Sky Comedy & NOW – New episodes weekly
SKY ARTS
Portrait Artist of the Year 2025
Series 12, episode 12
Drawing the curtain on this year’s competition, we take a look back at the best moments from this series. Featuring sitters Tim Peake, Emily Atack, Mary Berry, Brian Cox and more.
Wednesday 10 December 20.00 Sky Arts & NOW – New episodes weekly
Classic Christmas Movies
Miracle on 34th Street / Love Actually – Series 1, episodes 3 & 4
Film critic Ian Nathan takes a look at two more perennial Christmas favourites, starting with the 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street. Featuring an iconic courtroom standoff between a department store Santa who claims to be the real thing and countless bags of letters delivered by the US Postal Service.
Then, we review Richard Curtis’ 2003 Christmas-set rom-com Love Actually, and how its ensemble cast delivers one of the more bittersweet and laugh-out-loud funny films of the season.
Thursday 11 December 20.00 Sky Arts & NOW – All episodes available
SKY WITNESS
Watson
The Man with the Glowing Chest / The Camgirl Enquiry – Season 1 episode 5 & 6
Watson takes a major ethical risk when he decides to treat a sickle cell patient with an unorthodox surgery. And the team faces their own dilemma when they must decide whether to look the other way or help the young woman.
Then, Stephens musters the courage to ask Watson to help him when his camgirl suddenly collapses during a video call. He does not know anything about her real life, so the team must act quickly to locate her before it’s too late.
Monday 8 December 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Doc
New Blood – Season 2 episode 3
A patient forces Amy to confront the realities of medical tourism. TJ helps a veteran with his prosthetic, and Joan drops a bombshell.
Wednesday 10 December 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago Fire
Ghosts – Season 14, episode 5
Cruz hunts for the identity of an unknown ally. Mouch takes steps to help a friend. Vasquez must make a difficult choice.
Friday 12 December 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago Med
What’s Hiding in the Dark – Season 11, episode 5
A personal clash between Asher and Archer reaches a breaking point. Charles and Ripley uncover a rare neurological disorder in a patient. Goodwin’s personal life is put to the test.
Friday 12 December 20.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Chicago PD
Miami – Season 13, episode 5
Atwater reunites with an old friend from his academy days after a bombing rocks downtown Chicago.
Friday 12 December 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
FBI
Partner- Season 7, episode 19
After a young girl goes missing in Queens, the team discovers the kidnappers used her as leverage to carry out a major explosives heist. Sending them on a hunt for the dangerous culprits. Meanwhile, Scola and Dani begin working on their footing as partners.
Thursday 11 December 21.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
FBI: International
Flinch Now and it’s Over – Season 4, episode 19
When a suspected American arms dealer with a lengthy rap sheet pops up in Vienna with stolen weapons, the Fly Team sends Mitchell and Smitty undercover to try to infiltrate his operation. During the mission, Smitty enters muddy waters while working with the suspect’s wife. Meanwhile, Mitchell’s biological father (recurring guest star Kenny Johnson) shows up in Budapest after being released from prison to seek him out despite Mitchell’s disinterest.
Thursday 11 December 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
FBI: Most Wanted
Trust – Season 6, episode 18
The Fugitive Task Force is thrown into the world of the wealthy and twisted after a Rhode Island socialite is murdered in her own mansion. Meanwhile, Barnes contemplates big changes.
Tuesday 9 December 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
Fire Country
I’d Do it Again – Season 3, episode 20
Extremely high winds and dangerous conditions push the Zebel Ridge fire into Edgewater, threatening Three Rock and Walter’s care facility. Season finale.
Wednesday 10 December 22.00 Sky Witness & NOW – New episodes Weekly
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Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
