From Slavery’s Legacy to Zombie Sieges: A Guide to November’s Must-See TV & Film
A compelling slate of programming arrives this November, offering viewers a diverse range of stories – from unflinching examinations of ancient injustice to thrilling genre entertainment and deeply personal documentaries. This guide highlights the key offerings across British television and streaming platforms.
Unearthing the Past, confronting the Present
David Olusoga’s continuing exploration of the empire’s legacy takes center stage with the latest installment of Empire, airing November 9th at 9pm on BBC Two. The series confronts the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade, revealing that by the 1770s, Britain was forcibly transporting approximately 45,000 Africans into slavery annually. Olusoga’s visit to Bunce Island, a key site in the trade where captured Africans were sold, promises a harrowing and vital insight into this dark chapter of history.
Adding a unique and heartwarming contrast, a children’s choir covering Coldplay’s “Yellow” offers a moment of levity.
Later that evening,at 7:30pm on Channel 4,Unreported World delves into a sensitive and urgent issue: the high rate of unsolved murders of Arab citizens in Israel. Krishnan Guru-Murthy’s examination uncovers potential links to organized crime and alleged weapons trafficking involving security forces.The report highlights a community’s deep distrust of Israeli police and accusations – denied by authorities – of governmental inaction.
Gardens, Zombies, and Domestic Drama
For a more tranquil escape, Gardeners’ World returns to BBC Two at 8pm on November 9th.Monty Don continues his horticultural pursuits at Longmeadow, embarking on the creation of a new woodland garden, planting grasses, hellebores, and hyacinths. The episode also features a dedicated gardener with an notable collection of 70 varieties of acer trees.
The evening’s entertainment takes a decidedly darker turn with The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon on Sky Max at 9pm. While previous episodes have been relatively subdued, this installment promises a “medieval smackdown” as the walls of Solaz del mar come under siege by a marauding zombie horde.
Simultaneously occurring, on Sky Atlantic at 9pm, All Her Fault unfolds a gripping domestic mystery. The series centers on Jenny (Dakota Fanning) assisting Marissa (Sarah Snook) in the search for her five-year-old son, who was allegedly kidnapped by her nanny. As the investigation intensifies,school-gate gossip and media speculation swirl,raising complex questions about trust and friendship.
Film Highlights: From Space Colonization to Intimate Portraits
Looking ahead to 2025, several highly anticipated films are set to premiere. Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17, arriving on Sky Cinema Premiere on November 12th at 12:35pm and again at 8pm, is a satirical science fiction comedy starring Robert Pattinson and Mark Ruffalo. The film explores themes of class and capitalism within the context of a space colonization mission, where pattinson’s character is repeatedly “reprinted” after death.
Documentary offerings include Come See Me in the Good Light, available on Apple TV, which intimately portrays performance poet andrea Gibson as she navigates a battle with incurable ovarian cancer, supported by her wife, Megan Falley. The film is described as a deeply moving and surprisingly humorous exploration of life and loss.
belén, streaming on Prime Video, is argentina’s submission for the Academy Awards. The film recounts the true story of a young woman unjustly jailed for homicide after experiencing a miscarriage, and the lawyer, Dolores Fonzi, who fought to overturn the decision and challenge the conservative establishment’s control over women’s reproductive rights.
