10 TV and streaming shows for December: Doll Factory, Reacher, and radical women

The Christmas schedules may not create the fuss of yesteryear but there are still some decent viewing highlights for December 

The Doll Factory, the final instalment of The Crown, and Reacher are among the TV highlights for December. 

The Doll Factory, Paramount+, Friday, Dec 1: Some of this new period thriller has been available on the streaming service for the past few days, but all episodes are available from December 1. Adapted from the novel by Elizabeth Macneal, familiar faces include Glanmire actor Éanna Hardwicke and Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson.

RTÉ Investigates: The Planning Trap, RTÉ One, Dec 4: Barry O’Kelly looks at the phenomenon where people make objections against developments, but then withdraw in return for cash payments.