November brings the premieres of 19 new series, seasons, specials, and films from the UK, Canada, and Ireland to the US.
For updates about shows from the UK, Canada, and Ireland added to US linear TV and streaming channels throughout the month, see the British TV Viewing Guide.
(For details about the premieres of shows from Australia, New Zealand, and countries in Europe and other continents, visit The Down Under TV Place, The Euro TV Place, and The Global TV Place.)
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NATIONAL PREMIERES
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking: Season 2 (UK)
Eight new teams of bakers create edible masterpieces inspired by the wizarding world of “Harry Potter” in the new six-episode season of this competition series presented by James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley in the “Harry Potter” films). They bring their charm and behind-the-scenes anecdotes to the show while judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef bring their discerning eyes and palates. And special guests Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), Afshan Azad (Padma Patil), and Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan) will help evaluate the competitors’ showpieces as they share their own stories from the films.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking: Season 2 premieres in the US on Sunday, November 2, on Food Network, with streaming available on HBO Max.
Robin Hood (US)
This new adventure series reimagines the iconic narrative of the roguish outlaw hero who stole from the rich and gave to the poor by focusing on the relationship between Rob (Jack Patten, NCIS: Sydney, War Machine) and Marian (Lauren McQueen, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, Ridley), playing up their forbidden romance and partnership against the powers that be. The story follows the tumultuous journey of Rob, a Saxon forester’s son, as he grapples with his inner demons while battling against the Norman elite. Then he meets Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord, and the two fall in love. As he rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws and she infiltrates the power at court, they work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
Costars include Sean Bean (Snowpiercer, Time) as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Lydia Peckham (Nuremberg, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) as Priscilla of Nottingham, Steve Waddington (The Long Shadow, Jamestown) as the Earl of Huntingdon, Connie Nielsen (Gladiator II, Wonder Woman) as Eleanor of Acquitaine, Marcus Fraser (Foundation, The Outlaws) as Little John, Angus Castle-Doughty (A Thousand Blows, Hollyoaks) as Friar Tuck, Erica Ford (House of the Dragon, The Nevers), Richard Lintern (Silent Witness, Dalgliesh), Ian Pirie (Protection, Miss Scarlet) as Uncle Gamewell, and Henry Rowley.
Robin Hood, an MGM+ Original, premieres in the US, UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Latin America on Sunday, November 2, exclusively on MGM+.
The Gone: Season 2 (NZ-IE)
Following on from the events in Season 1, the second season of this mystery series sees Irish detective Theo Richter (Richard Flood, Red Rock, Grey’s Anatomy) and Kiwi Detective Sergeant Diana Huia (Acushla-Tara Kupe, Under the Vines, The Crown) remain in the rural New Zealand town of Mt Affinity to search for missing Irish journalist Aileen Ryan (Carolyn Bracken, Smother, Dublin Murders). But she will not be the only person to disappear…
The Gone: Season 2, an Acorn TV Original, premieres in the US on Monday, November 3, exclusively on Acorn TV. New episodes will drop weekly through December 8.
Catch up on The Gone: Season 1
Nature: The Pigeon Hustle (UK)
This episode of PBS’s Nature program follows in the footsteps of London and New York’s pigeon flocks in order to uncover their secret world, allowing viewers to witness the challenges of city life and how the humble pigeon has overcome them. With a world population that is hundreds of millions strong, feral pigeons are our most familiar neighbors, an ever-present companion to people for millennia; yet despite such familiarity, there’s still so much we don’t know about the remarkable, resilient pigeon.
Nature: The Pigeon Hustle premieres in the US on Wednesday, November 5, at 8pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Heartland: Season 19 (CA)
Based on the best-selling “Heartland” novels by Lauren Brooke, the brand new season of this drama sees the Bartlett-Fleming family forced to risk everything to keep Heartland and those they love out of harm’s way. Amy (Amber Marshall, My Christmas Guide) strikes a delicate balance between her commitment to a new relationship and always putting her daughter first. However, when her reputation as a horse trainer is called into question, she’s caught off guard and must fight to save her good name.
Amy’s sister, Lou (Michelle Morgan, Virgin River), tries to refocus attention on her family instead of work, but when a new adversary threatens the ranch, she is forced to make some difficult choices. Their grandfather, Jack (Shaun Johnston, Wynonna Earp), remains the steadfast rancher he’s always been, but his patience is tested after he hires an unlikely new ranch hand. And when outside forces jeopardize Heartland, Amy, Jack, Lou, and the rest of the family must come together to build a stronger foundation for the future while holding fast to their values in the face of it all.
Heartland: Season 19 premieres in the US on Thursday, November 6, on UP Faith & Family. New episodes will drop weekly before a four-week break after Episode 5; the second half of the season starts January 8, 2026.
“Heartland” novels by Lauren Brooke
Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth (UK)
This two-part docuseries follows Christine Flack, the mother of the late Caroline Flack, as she investigates the truth about her daughter’s final months. Caroline was a big celebrity in the UK, having won Strictly Come Dancing and hosted The X Factor and Love Island. But after she was arrested in 2019, she was targeted relentlessly by the media and online trolls, and her untimely death a couple months later was ruled a suicide. Now, her mum is working to uncover new details and examine the pressures that shaped Caroline’s last days.
Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth premieres in the US on Monday, November 10, on Hulu, and globally on Disney+.
Secrets of the Dead: Picturing Shakespeare (UK-US)
This episode of PBS’s Secrets of the Dead looks at a portrait of William Shakespeare that’s been hanging over a mantelpiece for the last fifty years. There are only two accepted portraits of The Bard that are considered “official,” but this one could be the third — worth as much as $200 million if it is genuine.
Secrets of the Dead: Picturing Shakespeare premieres in the US on Wednesday, November 12, at 10pm, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Blue Lights: Season 3 (UK/Northern Ireland)
This BAFTA-winning, viewer-favorite police drama follows three police constables — Grace (Siân Brooke, Trying, Good Omens), Annie (Katherine Devlin, Vikings, The Dig), and Tommy (Nathan Braniff) — as they deal with the pressures of divided communities, criminal gangs, and trying to keep the peace in a high-pressure environment.
Following on from the events in the first two seasons, Season 3 sees Grace, Annie, and Tommy accustomed to life under the blue lights after two years into their jobs as response officers. But their work will take them into a sinister world hidden behind the veneer of middle-class life — the world of the accountants and lawyers who facilitate organized crime. The old political and criminal order has gone and a new global gang rules Belfast, bringing danger closer to home for our officers than ever before.
Also reprising their roles for the new season are Martin McCann (Say Nothing) as Stevie, Joanne Crawford (Resistance) as Helen, Andi Osho (Payback) as Sandra, Frank Blake (Normal People) as Shane, Abigail McGibbon (The Lovers) as Tina, Dearbháile McKinney (Derry Girls) as Aisling, and Andrea Irvine (Red Rock) as Nicola. Joining them are Cathy Tyson (Boiling Point, Dune: Prophecy) as private club owner Dana Morgan, and Michael Smiley (Bad Sisters, Censor) as intelligence officer Paul “Colly” Collins.
Blue Lights: Season 3 premieres in the US on Thursday, November 13, exclusively on BritBox. New episodes will drop weekly through the season finale on December 18.
Catch up on Blue Lights Seasons 1-2
Malice (UK)
In this new six-episode psychological thriller series, Adam (Jack Whitehall, Bad Education, Good Omens) is a charismatic tutor and “manny” who charms his way into the life of the wealthy Tanner family while they’re on holiday in Greece. Then, when the family’s nanny falls dangerously ill, Adam orchestrates his way in to their London home and his true vengeful nature begins to emerge.
Adam now starts to turn husband Jamie Tanner (David Duchovny, The X-Files, Californication) and wife Nat (Carice Van Houten, Game of Thrones, Temple) against each other and secretly plots to bring down the entire family. When Adam’s obsession with the family raises questions, those who dig deeper into his past find themselves playing a dangerous game. With his world collapsing around him, Jamie starts to realize that Adam may be responsible for all of their recent disasters. But is it too late to save his family?
Malice, an Amazon Original Series, premieres globally on Friday, November 14, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
Inside: Season 2 (UK/Wales)
Based on testimonies from real-life prisoners and prison guards, this bilingual (English and Welsh) drama series explores the complex interplay between characters on both sides of the law — highlighting the profound impact of the decisions they make on themselves and those around them.
Starring Gwion Tegid (The Museum), Rolant Prys (Beryl, Cheryl & Meryl), Glyn Pritchard (Keeping Faith), Mali Tudno Jones (Hidden), Dion Lloyd (The Light in the Hall), and Hywel Morgan (Slow Horses), amongst others, Inside: Season 2 premieres in the US as a six-episode binge on Monday, November 17, on Acorn TV.
Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That (CA)
With dry wit, Canadian comic Gerry Dee explores his perilous years as a schoolteacher, the pitfalls of open marriages, and the truth about Santa. Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That, a Netflix Comedy Special, premieres globally on Tuesday, November 18, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
The Assassin (UK)
This action-thriller series opens on an idyllic and beautifully remote Greek island, where retired assassin Julie (Keeley Hawes, Bodyguard, Miss Austen) lives a solitary life. A hermit for the last ten years to escape her dark past, her humble existence is interrupted with the arrival of her son, Edward (Freddie Highmore, The Good Doctor, Bates Motel), who’s come armed with questions about new information regarding his paternity. He tries to find the right time to speak to her, but she manages to avoid the conversation every time.
When the moment finally presents itself for Edward to confront his mum, things take a deadly turn, as Julie’s dangerous past finally catches up with her and the two are forced to flee the island and go on the run together, testing their dysfunctional relationship to its limits.
The ensemble cast includes Shalom Brune-Franklin (Baby Reindeer), David Dencik (The Ipcress File), Gerald Kyd (The Split), Devon Terrell (Good Cop/Bad Cop), Gina Gershon (Bound), Alan Dale (Dynasty), Richard Dormer (Gangs of London), and Jack Davenport (“Pirates of the Caribbean” films).
The Assassin premieres in the US on Thursday, November 20, exclusively on AMC+. New episodes will drop weekly through December 25.
The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: Season 8 (UK)
Special guests and familiar faces return to the big white tent hoping to dazzle judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood with sugary seasonal delights. The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: Season 8 premieres in the US on Thursday, November 20, exclusively on Netflix.
The Great Escaper (UK)
Global treasure and two-time Oscar® winner Michael Caine (Alfie, Hannah and Her Sisters, The Cider House Rules) stars in this biopic-historical drama as Bernard Jordan, who made global headlines in the summer of 2014 when he staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy and commemorate their fallen comrades at the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Costarring alongside Caine is the late, great, two-time Oscar® winner Glenda Jackson (A Touch of Class, Women in Love, Elizabeth Is Missing) as Bernie’s devoted wife, Irene. While Bernie is on his trip to Normandy, Irene recalls their younger days and falling in love during World War II.
Bernie’s story captured the imagination of the world as he embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But it wasn’t the whole story. It was also an inspirational but sanitized retelling of one man’s need to come to terms with the lasting trauma of war.
The Great Escaper premieres in the US on Sunday, November 23, at 9pm, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Harry Wild Special (IE)
In this new two-part holiday special, an apparent poisoning occurs at Vicky (Danielle Ryan, Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale) and Cormac’s (Muiris Crowley, Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope) wedding, prompting Harry (Jane Seymour, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, The Kominsky Method) to spring into action… alongside the FBI. But when the assassin’s target flees, Harry and Fergus (Rohan Nedd, Whitstable Pearl, Safe) find themselves in the crosshairs of their most dangerous adversary yet.
The Harry Wild Special, an Acorn TV Original, premieres in the US on Monday, November 24, on Acorn TV.
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators: Season 5 (UK)
In the new season of this popular cozy mystery series, the unlikely crime-fighting duo of grumpy ex-cop Frank (Mark Benton, Patience, Inside No. 9) and warmhearted ex-hairdresser Lu (Jo Joyner, Ackley Bridge, EastEnders) have gone their separate ways. But it isn’t long before events throw them back together, alongside their luvvie assistant Sebastian (Patrick Walshe McBride, The Chelsea Detective, Giri/Haji), and they’re back working the cobbled streets of Shakespeare’s birthplace to solve more thrilling mysteries and murders most foul.
Amongst their cases are a horror movie director who finds himself terrorized by one of his own creations; a client who is fatally electrocuted at a team-building retreat; and a killer who is on the loose in an isolated mansion during a murder mystery school reunion. Meanwhile, a saboteur hides in the shadows, determined to destroy the agency. Can tech wiz Spider (Darren Evans, The Guest) help find the culprit before it’s too late?
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators: Season 5, a BritBox Original, premieres in North America on Tuesday, November 25, exclusively on BritBox. New episodes of the ten-episode season will drop weekly.
The Beatles Anthology (UK)
This landmark documentary series explores the life and times of the most influential and beloved band of all time, as told by The Beatles themselves. Beautifully restored by Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post and expanded from eight to nine episodes, the docuseries offers an unprecedented and intimate view of The Beatles’ legendary trajectory and inner workings.
The restored version of The Beatles Anthology premieres in the US on Wednesday, November 26, on Disney+.
The Beatles Anthology Collection (2025 Edition, includes Anthology 1-4 CDs)
The Beatles Anthology (25th Anniversary Edition paperback)
Jingle Bell Heist (US-UK)
In this holiday romantic comedy, sharp-witted retail worker Sophia (Olivia Holt, Laid, Cruel Summer) and down-on-his-luck repairman Nick (Connor Swindells, Rogue Heroes, Sex Education) are small-time thieves with their eyes on the same Christmas Eve score: robbing London’s most notorious department store. Forced into an uneasy alliance, as secrets surface and feelings for each other deepen, Sophia and Nick put their relationship and the heist in jeopardy.
Featuring Peter Serafinowicz (The Gentlemen) and Lucy Punch (Motherland), Jingle Bell Heist, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Wednesday, November 26, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age (US-UK)
Narrated by Tom Hiddleston, this docuseries, a new installment of the award-winning natural history series Prehistoric Planet, invites viewers into a dramatic new era of prehistoric life, millions of years after the extinction of the dinosaurs — an era shaped by ice, the intense fight to survive, and the rise of a new cast of giants: the iconic megafauna.
The five-part program uses the latest scientific research and cutting-edge visual effects to bring this frozen world to life like never before, unveiling the spectacular habitats and inhabitants of ancient Earth for a one-of-a-kind experience. From towering woolly mammoths to elusive snow sloths, terrifying saber-toothed tigers to resilient dwarf elephants (only 3 feet tall), it reveals the epic struggles and unexpected stories of animals that once ruled the Ice Age. Viewers will journey through vast tundras, barren deserts, expanding grasslands, and melting permafrost as these creatures battle for survival in the face of extreme climates, shifting landscapes, the onset of “The Big Freeze,” and ultimately “The Big Melt.”
Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age premieres globally on Wednesday, November 26, exclusively on Apple TV.
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LOCAL/REGIONAL PREMIERES
Greenland: Survival at the Edge of the World (UK)
This hour-long documentary explores the effects of climate change on the breathtaking landscape and people of Greenland, the largest island on the planet and a stunning yet extreme and icy environment heavily impacted by global warming. The program also delves into its history and natural wonders, including the island’s 4,000 years of Inuit heritage; visits an abandoned mining ghost town; retraces the mysterious Franklin expedition; and highlights the island’s diverse wildlife, including Arctic terns, little auks, seals, whales, and musk ox. Greenland: Survival at the Edge of the World is confirmed for airing on or after Saturday, November 1, on the following public TV stations and state/regional networks: KLRU, KRSU, KSPS, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Maryland Public Television, NJ PBS (New Jersey), PBS Wisconsin, WIPB, WNET, and WSBE.
Sean Connery vs James Bond (UK)
Another hour-long documentary coming to select public TV stations is this one, which explores the remarkable journey of Sean Connery, the most iconic Scottish actor in Hollywood. Connery was a young newcomer who burst onto the screen in 1963 as James Bond in Dr. No, the first installment of a saga destined to become legendary. While the role brought him fame, it also became a burden, as Connery sought to break free from the 007 image to pursue more complex characters. After a long journey, he evolved into a respected actor and mentor, and featured in films like The Untouchables and Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. Sean Connery vs James Bond is confirmed for airing on or after Saturday, November 1, on the following public TV stations and state/regional networks: KCET, KCPT, Kentucky Educational Television (KET), KLRU, KPBS, KRSU, KTCA, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Maryland Public Television, Montana PBS, South Carolina ETV, WBGU, WETA, WHYY, WNET, WOSU, WPTO, and WSBE.
NON-PREMIERE PROGRAMS BEING ADDED TO STREAMING SERVICES
Titles in this section begin streaming in the US and Canada on the dates shown below on Acorn TV and its digital channels, including Acorn TV on Prime Channels.
45 Years (UK)
Based on the short story “In Another Country” by David Constantine, this drama stars Charlotte Rampling (Swimming Pool, Dune: Parts One and Two) and Tom Courtenay (The Dresser, Doctor Zhivago) as Kate and Geoff Mercer, a married couple preparing to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. However, their plans are disrupted when Geoff receives news that forces them to confront the impact of past relationships on their marriage and promises to forever change the course of their lives. 45 Years begins streaming Monday, November 3.
In Another Country: Selected Stories by David Constantine
45 Years (The Criterion Collection) DVD
Titles in this section begin streaming in North America on the dates shown below on BritBox and its digital channels, including BritBox on Prime Channels.
Belgravia: Season 1 (UK)
Based on the novel Belgravia by Julian Fellowes, this period drama follows how Anne (Tamsin Greig, Riot Women) and James Trenchard’s (Philip Glenister, After the Flood) acceptance of an invitation to the Duchess of Richmond’s ball on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo sets in motion a series of events that will have consequences for decades. Years after two young lovers forged a scandal-creating legacy, the humble Trenchards move to Belgravia, where they find themselves mixing with the venerated Brockenhursts (Harriet Walter, Archie, and Tom Wilkinson, The Full Monty). The families’ shared history threatens inheritances and reputations, and there are those who would do anything to ensure that secrets remain buried. Pride and loyalty will be tested, as forbidden love blossoms amongst the rivalry while lives hang in the balance. Belgravia: Season 1 begins streaming Friday, November 7.
Friday Night Dinner: Seasons 1 & 2 (UK)
This BAFTA- and Broadcast Comedy Awards-nominated sitcom centers on the weekly Shabbat dinner of the Goodmans, a middle-class Jewish family who lives in the north London suburb of Mill Hill. For Adam (Simon Bird, The Inbetweeners) and his brother, Jonny (Tom Rosenthal, Plebs), Friday night dinner is a necessary annoyance — necessary because they get fed, annoying because they have to spend the evening with Mum (Tasmin Greig, Riot Women), who is obsessed with Masterchef, and Dad (Paul Ritter, Chernobyl), who glugs ketchup straight from the bottle. Friday Night Dinner: Seasons 1 & 2 begins streaming Friday, November 21.
Titles in this section begin streaming in the US on the dates shown below on Netflix.
Broadchurch: Seasons 1-3 (UK)
This excellent mystery-crime drama series stars David Tennant (Doctor Who, Good Omens) and Olivia Colman (The Crown, Flowers) as DI Alec Hardy, an outsider to the Dorset town of Broadchurch, and DS Ellie Miller, a local cop who lost out on a promotion to Alec. In Season 1, Hardy and Miller and thrown together to investigate the death of a local preteen boy. Season 2 follows the story of bringing the killer to justice, as well as a case from the past that is now haunting Hardy in the present. And Season 3 focuses on the rape of a local woman, and how the dead boy’s family goes to extreme lengths to move on from his death. Broadchurch: Seasons 1-3 begins streaming Saturday, November 1.
Paddington 2 (UK)
In the second film of the “Paddington” franchise, Paddington (voiced by Ben Wishaw, This Is Going to Hurt) is happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community. He even takes on a series of odd jobs so he can buy a pop-up book of London for his aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday. But after he witnesses a burglary at the antique shop from which the book is stolen, he goes after the thief but fails to catch him. Even worse, Paddington is framed and arrested for the crime, and convicted and sentenced to ten years in prison. Paddington 2 begins streaming Saturday, November 1.
Just Buried (CA)
Jay Baruchel (FUBAR, The Moodys) stars in this dark comedy-drama movie as Oliver, who is the sole beneficiary of his late father’s entire estate, which includes a funeral home that is on the verge of bankruptcy. While Oliver is out one night with Roberta (Rose Byrne, Platonic), the embalmer and local coroner, the pair are involved in an accident and decide to cover it up — the first act in a series that puts the funeral home back into the green. Just Buried begins streaming Monday, November 3.
Titles in this section begin streaming in the US on the dates shown below on Peacock.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (UK)
The third and final “Downton” film closes the fan-favorite franchise (but without the late, great Dame Maggie Smith). In this story, Mary’s divorce is a major scandal, causing the Crawleys to be shunned by polite society. What’s worse, they also face financial ruin. How on earth are they going to overcome these setbacks? Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale begins streaming Friday, November 7.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale DVD
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