David Farnor | On 07, Dec 2025

It’s all about Amadeus this December on Sky, with a star-studded new adaptation of the iconic play set to light up our TV screens. It’s joined by the usual mix of festive specials, plus a peak into the scandal surrounding The Salt Path. For more information on the latest Sky TV packages and pricing, click here.

Don’t have Sky? You can also stream all of the above live and on-demand through NOW, Sky’s contract-free VOD service, which costs £9.99 a month for an Entertainment Membership.

Sky Cinema’s line-up, meanwhile, features new Sky Original festive rom-com Tinsel Town, and a veritable hit list of 2025’s biggest releases, including Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning, A Minecraft Movie, Sinners and The Phoenician Scheme. Plus, for Sky Cinema subscribers on Sky platforms, there’s the added bonus of Paramount+ titles being included for free. For more information on getting Sky Cinema, click here. Again, if you don’t have Sky, you can also stream Sky Cinema’s movie catalogue live and on-demand through NOW, for £11.99 a month.

Here’s what’s coming soon to Sky and NOW in December 2025:

 

Entertainment/TV

Nick Cave’s Veiled World (Sky Documentaries, 9pm) – 6th December

Explore the creative universe, enduring influence and unique impact of acclaimed singer, songwriter and artist Nick Cave, as told by the experiences of some of his closest collaborators.

Classic FM’s Rising Stars 2025 (Sky Arts, 9pm) – 8th December

The world-renowned cellist and conductor Julian Lloyd Webber returns to champion 30 incredible classical musicians under 30 from 2025.

Rob & Romesh vs: Season 8 (Sky Max, 9pm) – 9th December

Our dynamic duo has returned! Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are back with another set of challenges set to test them to the limit. Having survived the UFC, Hollywood stunts and the high-pressure world of Formula 1, our brave heroes are traversing the globe to find four new feats to master.

Ellie Taylor: Palavering! (Sky Comedy, 10pm) – 10th December

Star of Ted Lasso, Live at the Apollo and The Mash Report, Ellie Taylor is back with a new stand-up show. Covering everything from how to keep the spark alive in marriage (it involves pressure washers), her ne w life with almost double the amount of ratbags (children) not t o mention her stint as the nation’s sweetheart on Strictly (very much her own words), it ’s a show guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a laugh in your mouth which is almost certainly, not a phrase.

Irish Blood (Sky Witness, 9pm) – 14th December

A six-part murder mystery, Irish Blood focuses on Fiona (Alicia Silverstone, Clueless, Bugonia), whose path in life is earmarked by her father, Declan (Jason O’Mara, The Man In The High Castle, The Good Wife), who seemingly abandoned her and her mother on her tenth birthday. After years of channeling anger toward him, to the benefit of her litigious clients, a message from her father sends her to Ireland. There she learns key truths about her father as well as a family that doesn’t know she exists, and, moreover, that the story of abandonment that has shaped her entire life – was a lie. A lie intended to protect her and her mother from her father’s shady business dealings. Fiona resolves to uncover the full truth about her father and reconnect with the parent she only thought she knew.

The Salt Path Scandal (Sky Documentaries, 9pm) – 15th December

On its release in 2018, The Salt Path became an overnight sensation. Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir of financial ruin, terminal illness, and healing through nature became a national obsession, the must-read for book clubs up and down the country. It captured the public imagination, sparking book tours, literary prizes and a runaway hit film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs. Raynor and her husband Moth were embraced by the nation, but their story was not all that it seemed.
When Observer journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou received an anonymous tip off, she picked up a copy of The Salt Path and read it with a journalist’s eye. Over the course of a months-long investigation, a new story began to emerge, pieced together through paper trails, interviews and testimony from those who knew the Winns before their walk began.

Mozart: Genius for Hire (Sky Arts, 9pm) – 16th December

To accompany the upcoming release of the Sky Original drama Amadeus, Sky Arts presents a series of insightful programmes based on Mozart and the most significant figures in his life. Told through letters between Mozart and his father, Leopold, read by Matthew Broome and David Harewood respectively, this is the story of how the iconic musician broke free from the constraints of court employment to embrace a risky life as Vienna’s pioneering freelancer, defying tradition to compose, teach, and perform on his own terms.

Mozart’s Sister (Sky Arts, 9pm) – 17th December

Director Madeleine Hetherton-Miau presents a musical-mystery story that explores the lost talent of Maria-Anna Mozart.

Mozart’s Women: A Musical Journey (Sky Arts, 9pm) – 18th December

Lauren Laverne presents the ENO Orchestra as they take us on a tour-de-force of female talent, putting the spotlight on Mozart’s relationships with his real-life leading ladies.

Never Mind the Xmas Buzzcocks (Sky Max, 9pm) – 18th December
Hark! The herald angels sing! Never Mind the Buzzcocks is back on our screens for the traditionally raucous festive special, with Greg, Noel, Jamali and Sophie joined by 80s heartthrob and Christmas crooner Matt Goss, Jingle Belle Jessie J, and Santa admirer Guz Khan. All this, and some very special guests drop in for an all-star finale. Get out the sherry – it’s time to get merry.

Amadeus (Sky Atlantic, 9pm) – 21st December

Based on Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play, and boldly adapted by Joe Barton (Black Doves, Giri/Haji, The Lazarus Project), this spectacular five-part reimagination explores the meteoric rise and mythic downfall of one of history’s most iconic composers — and rockstar virtuoso of the 18th century, Wolfgang ‘Amadeus’ Mozart (played by Will Sharpe, The White Lotus).
When twenty-five-year-old Amadeus arrives in bustling 18th Century Vienna, no longer a child prodigy and craving creative freedom, his world collides with two pivotal figures: his fiercely loyal future wife, Constanze Weber (Gabrielle Creevy, Black Doves), and devoutly religious court composer, Antonio Salieri (Paul Bettany, A Beautiful Mind, The Marvel Cinematic Universe). As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish in spite of his personal demons, a questionable reputation and scepticism from the conservative court, Salieri becomes increasingly tormented by this apparent divine gift. Amadeus is a threat to all that he holds dear in life: his talent, his reputation, even his faith in God, Salieri vows to bring him down. What begins as professional rivalry turns into a deeply personal obsession spanning 30 years, culminating in a murder confession and a desperate attempt to entwine himself with Mozart’s legacy forever.

Classic FM 25th Anniversary Concert (Sky Arts, 9pm) – 29th December

Classic FM returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a 25th anniversary musical extravaganza.

Fear the Walking Dead: Season 1 to 8 – 31st December

The first official spin-off to The Walking Dead universe, this series acts initially as a prequel to the mainline series, following a dysfunctional Los Angeles-based blended family whose lives are turned upside down when the zombie apocalypse hits. As they reinvent themselves and adapt to survive, soon events run concurrently to those experienced by Will Grimes and the other survivors, and a familiar face joins their struggle.

 

Sky Cinema

Tinsel Town – 5th December

Brad Mac is a self-absorbed Hollywood movie star, famed for the action franchise ‘Killing Time’. But when the series is retired, he is forced to look for a new challenge. His agent sends him to do theatre in the UK, but to his dismay, he soon discovers that this is not Shakespeare on the London stage. Cast as Buttons in Cinderella, Brad is horrified to learn he’s contractually bound to a pantomime – a British tradition he’s never even heard of. But as he meets the townsfolk of Stoneford, all of whom are devoted to this annual British Christmas tradition, Brad is forced to leave his ego in check. Can he pull off a panto and bring the local community together? Oh no he can’t! Oh yes he can!

An Alpine Holiday – 6th December

Estranged sisters Faith and Kelly reunite to fulfil their grandmother’s last wish as they travel to the French Alps for Christmas, bonding and finding love along the way.

The Alto Knights – 7th December

The Alto Knights follows two of New York’s most notorious organised crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese (Robert De Niro in dual roles) as they vie for control of the city’s streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever.

Karate Kids: Legends – 12th December

Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.

She’s Making a List – 13th December

Isabel needs to determine if a young girl belongs on the Naughty or Nice List; meanwhile, she’s falling for the girl’s father and learning that the world isn’t so black and white. Starring Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker.

The Wedding Banquet – 14th December

From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee’s expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung, The Wedding Banquet is a poignant and heartfelt reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept and forgive.

Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning – 19th December

Our lives are the sum of our choices. Ethan (Tom Cruise) and the IMF face the Entity, a rogue AI capable of ending the world by seizing global mainframes. How far will Ethan go to stop it?

A Make or Break Holiday – 20th December

Liv and Daniel are hosting their families for the first time this Christmas and stress is at an all-time high. When unspoken irritations within their relationship finally reach a boiling point, Liv and Daniel find themselves at odds and decide they need to take a break from each other. However, relaying this news to their families will most certainly ruin Christmas, so they decide to move forward with their original plans and will pretend to be a happy couple while everyone is under one roof. Starring Hunter King and Evan Roderick.

Hallow Road – 21st December

Two parents receive a distressing late-night call from their teenage daughter, who has just accidentally hit a pedestrian. They jump in their car, racing to get there before anyone else stumbles across the scene. As they head deeper into the night, disturbing revelations threaten to tear the family apart as they soon realize they might not be the only ones driving down Hallow Road.

A Minecraft Movie – 25th December

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits – Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks) – find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative… the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

Sinners – 26th December

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

The Phoenician Scheme – 27th December

Wealthy businessman, Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro) appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins. A typically quirky caper from film-maker auteur Wes Anderson.

Friendship – 30th December

Craig Waterman (Tim Robinson), a reclusive man, meets his new neighbour, Austin Carmichael (Paul Rudd), and forms an unexpected friendship with him. As their friendship grows, so does Craig’s obsession with Austin, and his attempts to make an adult, male friend threaten to ruin both their lives.

 

Titles coming soon to Sky and Now in December 2025

1st December IT: Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 6 Watson: Season 1, Episode 3 to 4 I Love LA: Season 1, Episode 5 The Chair Company: Season 1, Episode 8 (finale) Jurassic Park Jurassic Park: The Lost World Jurassic Park III Christmas Above the Clouds About A Boy The Brothers Grimm Chronicles Of Riddick How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days Jason Bourne Oh! What A Lovely War Pitch Black Timecop The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water Wuthering Heights (1939)

2nd December FBI: Most Wanted: Season 6, Episode 17

3rd December A League of Their Own: Season 20, Episode 4 Portrait Artist of the Year: Season 12, Episode 10 to 11 Doc: Season 2, Episode 2 Fire Country: Season 3, Episode 19

4th December Classic Christmas Movies: Season 1 FBI: Season 7, Episode 18 FBI: International: Season 4, Episode 18

5th December The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: Season 3, Episode 7 (finale) Chicago Fire: Season 14, Episode 4 Chicago Med: Season 11, Episode 4 Chicago PD: Season 13, Episode 4 Tinsel Town

6th December Nick Cave's Veiled World An Alpine Holiday

7th December The Alto Knights SWAT: Season 8, Episode 21

8th December Classic FM's Rising Stars 2025 IT: Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 7 I Love LA: Season 1, Episode 6 Watson: Season 1, Episode 5 to 6

9th December Rob & Romesh vs: Season 8, Episode 1 FBI: Most Wanted: Season 6, Episode 18

10th December Ellie Taylor: Palavering! A League of Their Own: Season 20, Episode 5 Portrait Artist of the Year: Season 12, Episode 12 (finale) Doc: Season 2, Episode 3 Fire Country: Season 3, Episode 20 (finale)

11th December FBI: Season 7, Episode 19 FBI: International: Season 4, Episode 19

12th December Karate Kid: Legends Chicago Fire: Season 14, Episode 5 Chicago Med: Season 11, Episode 5 Chicago PD: Season 13, Episode 5

13th December She's Making a List

14th December Irish Blood: Season 1 The Wedding Banquet SWAT: Season 8, Episode 22 (finale)

15th December The Salt Path Scandal IT: Welcome to Derry: Season 1, Episode 8 (finale) I Love LA: Season 1, Episode 6 Watson: Season 1, Episode 7 to 8

16th December Mozart: Genius for Hire Rob & Romesh Vs: Season 8, Episode 2 FBI: Most Wanted: Season 6, Episode 19

17th December Mozart's Sister A League of Their Own: Season 20, Episode 5 (finale) Doc: Season 2, Episode 4

18th December Never Mind the Xmas Buzzcocks Mozart's Women: A Musical Journey FBI: Season 7, Episode 20 FBI: International: Season 4, Episode 20

19th December Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning Chicago Fire: Season 14, Episode 6 Chicago Med: Season 11, Episode 6 Chicago PD: Season 13, Episode 6

21st December Amadeus: Season 1 Hallow Road

22nd December I Love LA: Season 1, Episode 8 (finale) Watson: Season 1, Episode 9 to 10

23rd December Rob & Romesh Vs: Season 8, Episode 3 FBI: Most Wanted: Season 7, Episode 20

25th December FBI: Season 7, Episode 21 FBI: International: Season 4, Episode 21 A Minecraft Movie

26th December Chicago Fire: Season 14, Episode 7 Chicago Med: Season 11, Episode 7 Chicago PD: Season 13, Episode 7 Sinners

27th December The Phoenician Scheme

28th December Irish Blood: Season 1, Episode 5 to 6

29th December A Make or Break Holiday Watson: Season 1, Episode 11 to 12 Classic FM 25th Anniversary Concert

30th December Rob & Romesh Vs: Season 8, Episode 4 (finale) Friendship

31st December Fear the Walking Dead: Season 1 to 8

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