Finding something to watch on your own can be a struggle, but when you're looking for something to keep the whole family's attention, you have to start thinking about different tastes and different ages.
Wellllll, we've done the research for you to save you time and fighting over the remote! Here are some family-favourite TV shows and films that'll guarantee nothing but pure entertainment for everyone. From timeless TV classics to the funniest musicals, we've got it all!
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TV shows for everyone to enjoy
Doctor Who
Available now on BBC iPlayer
Calling all Whovians! Autumn is just around the corner so now is the perfect time to snuggle under a blanket and catch up on the latest season of Doctor who, or even watch some throwback episodes! David Tenant anyone? The latest season sees the Ncuti Gatwa back again as the 15th Doctor as he travels with friends from the dawn of human history to distant alien worlds! Packed full of adventures, terror fun and of course monsters, this season is set to be amazingggg!
My Name is Earl
Stream now on ITVX
Looking for a show that’ll have the entire family in stitches? Well, we’ve got one just for you! This hilarious 00s comedy follows the life of Earl (Jason Lee) a petty crook who after winning the lottery decides to turn his good fortune into a life-changing event and right all his wrongs from the past!
The Great British Bake Off for SU2C
Watch now on Channel 4
What better way to spend your family evenings than watching the ultimate family show, The Great British Bake Off For SU2C! Passionate celebrity bakers enter Britain’s most famous tent and have their skills put to the test aiming to impress Paul Hollywood and new judge Caroline Waledgrave as they bake for Stand Up to Cancer.
Mr Bean
Available now on ITVX
No matter your age, you’ll always find yourself laughing with good old Mr Bean. This timeless classic sees childlike Mr Bean (Rowan Atkinson) struggle with day-to-day tasks but always find indigenous (often hilarious) ways round the problem!
Young Sheldon
Stream now on Channel4
A Spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory. Young Sheldon Cooper (Ian Armitage) is a childhood prodigy, the show follows him as he grows up with his family in East Texas. We loveeee this show, and with its spine-off Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s UK release imminent there’s no time like the present to start watching!
The Flash
Stream now on ITVX
Looking for some superhero content? Well news flash (see what we did there), The Flash is available now for free on ITVX. After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) wakes up with incredible speed and adapts the name The Flash! With his newfound power he vows to defend the city against evil!
All Creatures Great and Small
Stream now on 5
It’s the 1930s and newly qualified veterinary surgeon James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) moves from his home in Glasgow to the Yorkshire Dales for work. He very quickly experiences some hilarious adventures as he becomes acquainted with the locals and their animals!
Modern Family
Watch now on Channel 4
Shot from the perspective of an unseen documentary maker, this Emmy and Golden Globe-winning comedy sees three modern-day families try to deal with their kids, spouses and jobs - often ending up in hilarious situations!
Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
Now this may be a documentary but it's one everyone will love. Stephen Fry embarks on the most exciting journey into the tales behind some of the world's most fantastic beasts! From digging for dragons, meeting the distant relatives of the unicorn and swimming with the unlikely inspiration for the mermaid!
The best films for all the family
School of Rock (2003)
Stream on ITVX
We hope you love rock and rollllllllll just as much as Jack Black, because great news—School of Rock is now streaming for free! When wannabe rock star Dewey Finn (Black) needs cash fast, he pretends to be a substitute teacher and turns his class of unsuspecting students into a rockin’ band.
This feel good films is one for all the family, so grab the popcorn and a snuggly blanket!
My Girl (1991)
Watch on ITVX now!
Grab the tissues, you're going to need them! My Girl, set in the 1970s, tells the heartfelt story of 11-year-old Vada (Anna Chlumsky) as she navigates the ups and downs of growing up while living with her widowed father. Alongside her sweet and loyal best friend, Thomas J. (Macaulay Culkin), she embarks on a journey filled with first crushes, deep loss, and all the bittersweet moments that come with growing up.
Bill (2015)
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
This family comedy sees young Bill Shakespeare (Mathew Baynton) leave his hometown of Stratford Upon Avon in 1593 to follow his dream of becoming a playwright in London! With the theatres being closed due to the plague, will he get his lucky break?
Dolittle (2020)
Stream on BBC iPlayer
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Get ready for a wild and wonderful adventure! Dolittle follows the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.), who can talk to animals and lives in a world full of hilarious, mischievous creatures. When the queen falls seriously ill, Dolittle sets off on a daring journey with his quirky animal friends, facing crazy challenges, discovering bravery, and learning that friendship comes in all shapes, sizes, and species.
Pitch Perfect (2012)
Stream now on ITVX
Microphones at the readyyyyy? This super fun rom-com follows Beca (Anna Kendrick), a college fresher with high dreams for the music industry who reluctantly joins an all-girls a cappella singing group. Chaos, clashing personalities, and wild performances soon turn into harmony as Beca and the Barden Bellas take on rival groups, find friendship, and discover that hitting the right note is about more than just music. Starring Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp.
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