Guardian Writers' Picks for Underrated Christmas Films
Discover a festive tour de force of overlooked Christmas movies, from 1940s comedies to dark thrillers, as recommended by Guardian film critics. Find your new holiday tradition.
Discover a festive tour de force of overlooked Christmas movies, from 1940s comedies to dark thrillers, as recommended by Guardian film critics. Find your new holiday tradition.
The Dardenne brothers' 'Young Mothers' is named the UK's 3rd best film of 2025. A powerful return to form, it explores teen mums with empathy and dignity. Read the full review.
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, is named the 4th best film of 2025 in the UK. This cautionary fable explores fantasy, idolisation, and the perils of art. Read our full review.
A fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train has left one man dead and a suspect in custody. The attack has raised urgent questions about public transport safety in North Carolina.
Pluto TV is streaming every official 007 film for free this December. From 'Dr. No' to 'No Time To Die', enjoy a festive Bond marathon. Find out which films are new to the service and the latest on the next 007.
Transport for London is under pressure to create a cohesive strategy, similar to its road safety plan, to tackle rising violence and harassment against women and girls on the Tube and buses.
Your weekly guide to the top films on UK television and streaming, featuring Robert De Niro in a gripping mafia drama and Toni Collette in a sun-drenched Italian romance. Tune in from Sunday 7 December.
From 'Home Alone' to 'The Holiday', fake films within movies are a fascinating art form. Discover how they're made and why audiences wish they were real.
London Assembly demands a Vision Zero-style strategy to tackle rising violence against women and girls on public transport. Urgent action needed to restore safety and confidence.
Your essential guide to December's streaming highlights, including Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Fallout season 2, and classic film anniversaries. Plan your viewing now.
Tonight's TV guide features a deep dive into festive classics The Muppet Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life, plus the finale of The Ridge and Nick Cave's Bunny Munro. Discover what to watch.
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
TV's Fred Sirieix recreates iconic scenes from Love Actually and more in a series of festive parodies for Boursin, blending food and film for Christmas. Discover the nation's favourite festive moments.
British Transport Police hunt man after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a train to Wrexham. He made inappropriate comments and blocked her exit. Call 0800 40 50 40.
London's iconic Carnaby Street could be transformed by a major public realm revamp. Shaftesbury Capital's plans include new signage, lighting, and a return to its historic roots. Have your say in the consultation.
A major inquiry sparked by Sarah Everard's murder finds police response to sexually motivated crimes against women in public is inconsistent and under-resourced. Lady Elish Angiolini urges leaders to act now as 'lives are at stake'.
The RMT union reports a 17% increase in attacks on rail staff, blaming cuts to British Transport Police. It demands 1,000 new officers and threatens industrial action.
Backyard Cinema transforms a London Bridge warehouse into an enchanted forest for a festive film and live performance extravaganza, running until 31 December 2025.
Shocking figures reveal over 800,000 UK children aged 3-5 use social media. Former minister Lord Nash demands a public health campaign and age limit of 16. Read the full report.
The Labour government faces criticism after failing to adopt key recommendations from its own review into public sector appointments. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
A new BBFC survey settles the debate: Die Hard is not a Christmas film for Brits. Discover the UK's favourite festive movies and what makes the perfect holiday watch.
A heartwarming video capturing a North London father filming his daughters walking downstairs every Christmas morning for three decades has gone viral, inspiring families nationwide.
British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.
Discover 18 terrifying Christmas horror films streaming now in the UK, from festive slashers to supernatural thrillers. Perfect for horror fans seeking alternative holiday entertainment.
Former NHS Tayside neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel, accused of life-changing botched operations on 200 patients, remains in Libya unlikely to face extradition. Victims demand accountability.
Growing anger over deadly Hong Kong apartment fires intensifies as Beijing warns against 'anti-China disruptors'. Read the latest developments and community response.
US regulator FDA announces major overhaul of vaccine approval process following COVID-19 review. New protocols aim to strengthen public trust in immunisation programmes.
Stream all 25 official James Bond movies completely free on Pluto TV from December 1. Perfect for a festive 007 marathon. Discover which classic films are available for the first time!
Discover this week's top TV picks including Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly starring George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer's Christmas film Oh. What. Fun. Streaming now across major platforms.