If you're craving a chuckle after a hectic Christmas weekend whilst yearning for compelling storytelling, then tonight's cult favourite on ITV might be precisely what you need. AdvertisementBoasting a stellar ensemble cast featuring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Bill Nighy and Lucy Davis, Shaun of the Dead stands as a quintessentially British zombie-comedy that chronicles ordinary people navigating their mundane routines before confronting an apocalyptic nightmare whilst desperately avoiding joining the ranks of the undead themselves. Complete with guest appearances from two members of a renowned rock group, this film debuted more than two decades ago and achieved legendary status, launching an entire trilogy of pictures. Devoted admirers continue to cherish it today, hailing it as "hysterically funny" and "one of the best films ever". The narrative centres on recently heartbroken salesman Shaun (Pegg), who has just been abandoned by his girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield) and seeks solace with his idle flatmate and best mate Ed (Frost) at their beloved local, The Winchester, in Crouch End, north London, reports the Mirror.

Source: Daily Mirror December 21, 2025 08:13 UTC