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We've picked the best festive TV for all the family to enjoy, starting with Mog's Christmas, a charming half-hour adaptation of UK author Judith Kerr's children's book of the same name.
With the arrival of Wonka in theaters, it's time to take a look back at the seven best Roald Dahl movie adaptations ranked from worst to first.
TV dramas to enjoy over the festive period include The Heist Before Christmas, which conjures up a Yuletide miracle by blending bleak elements into a warm holiday film with a bit of edge.
Michael Blakemore, the Australian-born director, who has died aged 95, made his name in London with his premieres of plays by Peter Nichols; he cemented his reputation by staging the majority of plays by Michael Frayn and – in a long-lived career that spanned half a century – became identified as a director with a meticulous eye, a potent feel for the theatrical and a sure touch in the commercial sector.
Apple TV+ has revealed first look images and a premiere date for the upcoming comedy series “Palm Royale” starring Kristen Wiig.