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Last Updated on November 1, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson

As November is fast approaching, now is a great time to take a look at everything coming to Acorn TV next month. We'll see quite a few shows continuing on from their October premieres, along with plenty of new additions to the platform. Keep reading for the full schedule + descriptions.

Shows Continuing on Acorn TV in November 2024

The Graham Norton Show premiered October 8th

The Graham Norton Show, Season 32

This popular talk show returns for another season of chats with celebrities.

New episodes air as follows:

November 1st, Episode 5 – Guest lineup includes: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Saoirse Ronan, Eddie Redmayne, and Blossoms.
November 8th, Episode 6 – Guest lineup includes: Billy Crystal, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Pharrell Williams, and Michael Kiwanuka.
November 15th, Episode 7 – Guest lineup TBA
November 29th, Episode 8 – Guest lineup TBA

Whitstable Pearl, Season 3

As we enter season 3, The Whitstable Pearl is thriving and so is Pearl’s (Kerry Godliman, After Life) little detective agency. After a short hiatus, DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles, Shadow and Bone) returns to Whitstable with a new outlook on both life and career. The pair continue to function as a formidable team as they work a variety of cases together – though Pearl never seems to need Mike’s help as much as he needs hers.

Episodes will continue as follows:

November 4th, Episode 3: “Oysters Kilpatrick” – Just as Pearl allows herself a luxury weekend away with Tom, a food critic drops dead in the Whitstable Pearl. Will she come home or stay with Tom?
November 11th, Episode 4: “Prisoners of the Past” – Why hasn’t Charlie told Pearl he's back from Canada and living in London? Her search for him leads her to find out more about Mike’s past.
November 18th, Episode 5: “Walking with Ghosts” – Halloween gets even spookier when a ghost tour guide sees a body being buried on the beach in Whitstable. But Pearl wants to know where the body’s gone.
November 25th, Episode 6: “Someone Like Me” (FINALE) – A taxi driver turns up dead with a bullet through his head and an investment banker is nearly assassinated. Pearl goes to investigate who wants him dead.

Catch up on past seasons HERE.

The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned

Based on the 1957 novel of the same name by John Wyndham, this is the latest of several adaptations. Set in the fictional English town of Midwich, the action kicks off with a mysterious event where everyone within a certain area of the town suddenly falls unconscious. When they awake, all the women of childbearing age find themselves inexplicably pregnant. These pregnancies develop at an accelerated rate, and the resulting children possess unusual abilities, including telepathy and mind control.

As the children grow, they demonstrate a collective intelligence and a disregard for human life, causing fear and suspicion among the townspeople.

Episodes will continue as follows:

November 7th: Episode 4, “Hide & Seek” – Whilst investigating Amrita's disappearance, Paul's own attachment to Nathan is challenged. Susannah tries to understand the cause of the children's violent instincts. The children now see Susannah as a threat and use their powers to neutralize.
November 14th: Episode 5, “Why Are You Lying?” – With Susannah ostracized, the children's hold on Midwich strengthens. When Paul awakens to the children's true nature, he pleads with Susannah to try to forge a truce with them. Meanwhile, Zoe and Sam are galvanized into action by another miracle.
November 21st: Episode 6, “Not An Ice Cream” – Two years later. The children go behind Susannah's back to express their desire to leave Midwich and Susannah suspects ulterior motives at work. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes one of the families. Paul and Susannah work together to uncover the truth.
November 28th: Episode 7, “Departure” – After more bloodshed, the children plan to leave. Susannah volunteers to go with them and strives to get Cassie to safety. It is evident now that they must be stopped. And there's no easy way out.

New Shows on Acorn TV in November 2024

November 4th Premieres

Inspector Ellis (2024 Acorn TV Original)

DCI Ellis specialises in failing investigations. When a local force can't solve something, she comes in – often to great resistance. Sharon D. Clarke stars in the titular role.

Episodes will air as follows:

November 4th, Episode 1: “Hanmore” – When the body of 18-year-old Rowan Edwards is found in a car, partly submerged in a lake, DCI Ellis is called in by Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Alison Leighton to take over this investigation and get results fast. Rowan’s mother was a Member of Parliament, so the press is all over it, and they need an arrest. Rowan’s girlfriend, Maggie, who was with him, has not been seen since. The current Senior Investigating Officer (SIO), Belmont, is less than impressed to have been shunted off the case, while DS Chet Harper, a keen detective in his early 30s, is assigned to help Inspector Ellis.
November 11th, Episode 2: “Callorwell” – Inspector Ellis (Sharon D Clarke, Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman), and DS Harper (Andrew Gower, The Winter King, Carnival Row, Outlander), arrive in Callorwell to investigate the disappearance of Jenny Lawler, a local detective. ACC Leighton needs Inspector Ellis on this case as the DCI of the station was recently suspended from duty after Jenny filed a sexual harassment claim against him. Jenny’s colleagues do not seem particularly worried about her disappearance, believing she left of her own free will – but Inspector Ellis smells that something is rotten within this force. And she is proven right when Jenny is found, murdered… while she was 14 weeks pregnant.
November 18th, Episode 3: “Brindleton” (FINALE) – Following the report of two missing honeymooners, Inspector Ellis and DS Harper are called to Brindleton to assist the overwhelmed local force. The disappearance has generated a huge response from the press and the public, but when a severed hand is found in the honeymooners’ camper van – it is clear that the pair have met with foul play.

19-2, Series 1-4 (2014 to 2017)

This Canadian police drama follows two unwilling partners: Officers Nick Barron and Ben Chartier. Together, they patrol downtown Montreal's 19th precinct in cruiser number 2. Though they have wildly different backgrounds and outlooks on life, they eventually learn to work together and trust one another.

This series previously premiered on Acorn TV back in January 2021 – so if you think you've seen it before, you're not imagining things.

November 11th Premieres

Men Up (2023 film)

Set in Swansea, Wales, in 1994, this film follows five men who participate in one of the world’s first clinical trials for the drug that would later be known as Viagra. Cast members include Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones), Mark Lewis Jones (Gangs of London), Steffan Rhodri (Steeltown Murders), Paul Rhys (Saltburn), and Phaldut Sharma (EastEnders).

Secret State (2012)

Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects) plays Tom Dawkins, a reluctant hero who's unexpectedly propelled into front-line politics. As he challenges the Establishment, he'll face immense personal risk.

Can't wait? You can also watch it HERE over on Amazon right now.

November 18th PremierES

Maternal (2023)

Heading back to work after her maternity leave, Maryam (Parminder Nagra, DI Ray), Catherine (Lara Pulver, The Split) and Helen (Lisa McGrillis, George Gently) face the challenge of raising their families while also working demanding careers as doctors in an NHS that's struggling in the wake of COVID, funding challenges, increasing privatisation, and massive population growth.

Episodes will air as follows:

November 18th
- Episode 1 – Returning from maternity leave, Maryam finds herself immediately back on the front line in Pediatrics, while surgeon Catherine sets her sights on a consultant job and Acute Medic Helen's marital problems play out at work.
- Episode 2 – As Maryam fights to control her anxiety and keep working, Catherine weighs up what it will take to progress as a female surgeon, and Helen's sister Debbie comes back into her life.
November 25th
- Episode 3 – A routine gallbladder operation on a pregnant woman takes a critical turn for Catherine. Maryam wrestles with the idea of adopting another child, and the extent of Guy's alcohol problem becomes clear to Helen.
- Episode 4 – Catherine’s need for a distraction comes in the form of Ladies Night – an evening out with Maryam and her friends from mosque. But when an emergency occurs, Catherine faces one of the biggest challenges of her surgical life. Meanwhile, at the hospital, a grueling night shift leads Helen to confide in Jack.

Two additional episodes will continue in December.

Mysterious Creatures premieres November 18th

Mysterious Creatures (2006 film)

Based on a true story, this TV film tells the story of Bill (Timothy Spall, Wicked Little Lies) and Wendy Ainscow (Brenda Blethyn, Vera), a couple who attempted suicide by taking an overdose of sleeping pills and walking into the Atlantic Ocean off Tenerife. Though Wendy survived, Bill tragically lost his life. Their suicide pact was the heartbreaking result of years spent seeking help for their violent and impulsive adult daughter, Lisa (Rebekah Staton, Raised by Wolves), who had recently returned home after being released from sectioning under the Mental Health Act.

Sadly, Wendy and Lisa continue to struggle. For those who struggle with the ethics of things like true crime and real life dramas, you can read more about their story HERE to inform your decision on whether you wish to watch.

November 25th Premieres

Canal Boat Diaries

If you enjoy shows like Great Canal Journeys and Travels by Narrowboat, this is one you'll want to check out. The series follows as Robbie Cumming explores England's landscapes aboard a narrowboat called “The Naughty Lass”.

The Grey Man (2007 film)

Kevin Dodds (Daniel Ryan, Mount Pleasant) is a thirty-something who fantasizes about being Clint Eastwood or Tom Cruise, but in reality, he's a beleaguered deputy bank manager constantly undermined by his inept boss, Symington. His situation worsens when he's humiliated by former classmate Jessica Drake (Daisy Donovan, Death at a Funeral), now a famous actress, during her return home for a book signing, where she deposits her diamond necklace in the bank for safekeeping. The cast also includes Olivia Colman (Broadchurch), Noma Dumezweni (The Undoing), and Nitin Ganatra (EastEnders).