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The Guide #111: Ten TV shows to get you through winter

British summer time is over, the daylight hours are dwindling and we seem to be getting a new and horrendous storm every week. Clearly then it’s hibernation season, when trips outside – or even away from the sofa – are to be kept to an absolute minimum, and the “play next” button is to be bashed liberally.

Thankfully, despite a worrying, strikes-induced dry spell for TV in recent months, November and December is looking pretty stuffed for intriguing new shows. Here are 10 to burn through over the coming weeks (for the purposes of today’s newsletter I’ve looked at) …

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