What’s on TV
THE CROWN SEASON 2 NETFLIX
Claire Foy and Matt Smith return as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Now 10 years into her reign, the Queen is dealing with crises abroad and at home as her marriage goes through a testing time and Princess Margaret (Vanessa Kirby) causes embarrassment with her tempestuous love for Antony Armstrongjones (later Lord Snowdon). With its glorious costumes and locations, it will out-twinkle even your glitziest Christmas bauble. DECEMBER
KIRI CHANNEL 4
This hard-hitting drama stars Sarah Lancashire as Miriam, an experienced but maverick social worker who comes under attack when a little girl in her care goes missing during a visit sanctioned by Miriam. Should social workers always play it by the book or take Miriam’s more instinctive approach? JANUARY
DR WHO BBC ONE The Christmas Day edition of the iconic show is even more special than usual, featuring the exit of current Doctor Who Peter Capaldi, and a teaser of the new one – the first woman in the role, Broadchurch’s Jodie Whittaker (right). It’s about time! 25 DECEMBER
NEXT OF KIN ITV
Archie Panjabi has come a long way since she starred as spoilt bride-to-be Pinky in Bend It Like Beckham. Here, she plays psychologist Mona Shirani, whose life is turned upside down when her much-loved brother is murdered overseas. His death unearths hidden secrets and draws Mona into a conspiracy that leaves her fighting for her family, career and life. JANUARY