THE Two Popes, Netflix

FRUSTRATED with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce) requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins). Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.

Mary Berry’s Quick Cooking Christmas, Foxtel Now

KITCHEN doyenne Mary Berry teaches us how to prepare a fuss-free festive meal. Using her vast food knowledge and a few handy tips and tricks from special guests, the British national treasure delivers failsafe recipes that will turn Christmas dinner from a chore into a treat.

The Commons, Stan

EADIE (Joanne Froggatt) takes viewers on a ride through the terrifying brave new world of science where she comes face-to-face with the dark heart of intellectual property theft, disaster capitalism and the swampland that is the new eugenics.

Marvel’s Hero Project, Disney+

THIS series shares the remarkable, positive change several young heroes are making in their own communities.

Gary of the Pacific, SBS On Demand

THIS fish-out-of-water comedy follows Gary, a struggling real-estate agent who finds himself the chief of a sinking island in the South Pacific.

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1. Dance Monkey

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2. Roxanne

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3. Circles

Post Malone

4. Don’t Start Now

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5. Adore You

Harry Styles

6. Memories

7. Falling

Trevor Daniel

8. Ride It

Regard

9. Watermelon Sugar

Harry Styles

10. All I Want for Christmas is You

Mariah Carey