The O.C.

Seth Cohen has a Jewish dad, a Christian mum and a very good idea: Chrismukkah, eight days of Hanukkah and Christmas rolled into one, and the show that put the word on the map. In sunny Newport Beach the tree is up, the menorah is out and nothing about the festive season goes to plan, in glorious teen-soap style. Julie Cooper throws an enormous holiday party, and Seth tries, and fails, to keep both Anna and Summer happy. It's an American teen drama in the sun, which feels very odd on a wet British December night, so put the heating on and order a pizza.