What to watch over Christmas and new year, from Amandaland to Anaconda

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"The deluge of film and TV over Christmas can be both overwhelming (in sheer quantity) and underwhelming (in quality), so we have singled out a few of the key highlights on this year's line-up to make time for. From the new instalment in the Knives Out mystery franchise to David Attenborough presenting a special one-off, filmed over his centennial year, there's a lot to get stuck into and plenty with cross-generational appeal. Here are 16 picks for what to watch during the festive season..."

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