With the wintery months firmly here, we now have to get used to limited daylight, freezing hands and soggy coats once again. For me, the cold and dark evenings mean one thing: staying home and watching a feel-good romcom that’ll transport me away from the gloom. Well, for a couple of hours anyway.

And that’s exactly what we need during this time: an uplifting chase, a swell of strings as the lead couple get their final kiss and a happy ending. Yes, you could watch your favourite thriller series but some evenings don’t call for stress and tension. Instead, all I want to do is curl up on my sofa with a hot water bottle and watch two people fall in love, and maybe shed a cathartic tear or two.

So, here are our 20 best romcoms to lift your spirits over the coming weeks.

In your feelings? Here are the 20 best romantic comedies to lift your spirits