Jack Whitehall, Assassins Creed and rhubarb gin! Reasons to stay in

Odd comedy couple Jack Whitehall and his father Michael embark on their own gap year to south east Asia with hilarious consequences. In an attempt to strengthen their bond and travel the world the pair eat cooked snake, take part in elephant polo, visit various temples and more in this road trip with a comedy difference. Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father is on Netflix.

By George! – From Dusk Til Dawn

Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez joined forces to create this dark and dangerous film. On the run from a bank robbery Seth Gecko and his paranoid brother, Richard head to the Mexican border. Kidnapping preacher Jacob Fuller and his kids, the criminals sneak across the border in the family’s RV and hole up in a topless bar. From Dusk Til Dawn is on Netflix.

Assassins Creed Origins

Head back to the beginning in this new installment of the Assassins Creed franchise – Origins. In this new never-before-told story you are Bayek, a protector of Egypt whose personal story will lead to the creation of the Assassin’s Brotherhood. Uncover lost tombs, explore the pyramids and discover the secrets of mummies. It’s available for £46 from Amazon.

Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks has tried his hand a writing in this collection of 17 wonderful short stories. A small-town newspaper columnist with old-fashioned views of the modern world, and a woman adjusting to life in a new neighborhood after her divorce. These are just some of the situations Tom explores in his first work of fiction. Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks is available for £13.99 from Waterstones.

Cheers! – Rhubarb and Ginger Gin

Lidl has added two new gin varieties to its extensive alcohol range – one with a sweet and sharp flavour. Rhubarb and Ginger is the new flavour to join Hortus gin, championing a sweet and smooth flavour with sharp and crisp overtones of ginger. Perfect on their own on ice or in Christmassey cocktails – Rhubarb and Ginger Hortus Gin is available for £12.99 from Lidl.