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15.00pm The Wrong Arm of the Law (U) 1962

London gangster Peter Sellers forms an uneasy alliance with fellow crooks to stop the entire underworld being taken over by an Australian gang posing as cops. Side-splitting comedy, with Sellers giving a simply fantastic performance in the lead. Lionel Jeffries, Nanette Newman and Bernard Cribbins co-star, while a host of celebrities, including Dennis Price, Michael Caine and Dick Emery, make cameo appearances (888)

16.50pm Storm Over the Nile (PG) 1955

A soldier accused of cowardice sets out to prove his worth by rescuing his friends during the Sudan campaign of the 1890s. Co-director Zoltan Korda's ineffectual remake of his masterly The Four Feathers, starring Laurence Harvey, Anthony Steel, Ronald Lewis, Ian Carmichael and James Robertson Justice (888)

18.55pm Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (U) 1977

John Wayne's son Patrick swaps the spurs and six-shooters for baggy trousers and cutlass to star in this Arabian adventure, which sees Sinbad freeing a prince from the grip of an evil spell cast by a wicked witch. Alas, he lacks the screen presence of his dad and can't carry the weight of this slightly disappointing adventure, so it's a good job Ray Harryhausen's superb special effects bring their usual touch of magic to proceedings. Also starring Jane Seymour, Taryn Power and one-time Doctor Who Patrick Troughton (888)

21.00pm O Brother, Where Art Thou? (12) 2000

Three bumbling crooks escape from prison during the 1930s, and strive to get their hands on stashed-away loot before a devastating flood ruins their spoils — but encounter all manner of scrapes and strange characters along the way. Another fabulous comedy from brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, this adventure is loosely based on Homer's Odyssey and boasts a uniformly excellent cast, including the always watchable George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, John Goodman, Holly Hunter and Michael Badalucco. The brilliant soundtrack, which includes fictional group the Soggy Bottom Boys performing Man of Constant Sorrow, went on to scoop a clutch of coveted Grammys (888)

23.00pm The Last Detail (18) 1973

Jack Nicholson and Otis Young star as US Navy officers who decide the recruit they're escorting to jail for petty crimes should enjoy a memorable weekend of freedom before being put behind bars. However, as they spend the weekend trawling bars and brothels, the young prisoner becomes less resigned to his fate. Randy Quaid and Carol Kane co-star in Hal Ashby's Oscar-nominated comedy-drama, which provided Nicholson with one of his most memorable roles (888)

01.00am A Decade Under the Influence (18) 2003

Documentary looking at how the 1970s became a turning point for the American film industry, as low-key and art house movies found success, while their big-budget counterparts saw a loss in profit. Including interviews with directors Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola, and stars Dennis Hopper and Julie Christie. By Ted Demme and Richard LaGravenese

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15.00pm The Thirty-Nine Steps (U) 1959

Kenneth More stars as John Buchan's daring hero Richard Hannay, who inadvertently becomes embroiled in international espionage after a woman's death. Run-of-the-mill remake of Hitchcock's classic 1935 thriller, with Taina Elg, Barry Jones and James Hayter (888)

16.50pm Monte Carlo or Bust (U) 1969

Slapstick chase comedy about the misadventures of participants in the 1,500-mile Monte Carlo Rally. Starring Tony Curtis, Terry-Thomas, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Susan Hampshire and Hattie Jacques

19.15pm Small Time Crooks (PG) 1999

A petty thief plots to rob a bank by tunnelling in from the vacant shop next door, so he gets his wife to open a bakery as a cover for the heist. Unfortunately, the robbery goes awry — but the cookie shop proves a big hit, providing the crooks with an unexpected source of riches. It's a decent enough comedy, but tails off toward the end. Woody Allen directs, writes and co-stars with Tracey Ullman, Hugh Grant, Elaine May and Michael Rapaport (888)

21.00pm Along Came a Spider (15) 2001

The daughter of a senator is kidnapped from her expensive private school, sparking a desperate race to hunt down her psychotic and devilishly intelligent captor before it's too late. Luckily, grizzled police psychologist Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) is on hand to match wits with the villain. Nail-biting thriller based on James Patterson's best-selling page-turner, starring Monica Potter, Michael Wincott, Dylan Baker and Penelope Ann Miller (888)

22.55pm The Crying Game (18) 1992

Neil Jordan's fascinating Oscar-winning drama caused shock and controversy, and puts viewers through the wringer. Stephen Rea heads the cast, playing an IRA man holding a British soldier hostage. The pair form an unlikely bond — so when the situation ends in tragedy, the guilt-ridden terrorist sets out to find his former prisoner's lover. But romance is soon on the cards, with devastating results. Jaye Davidson and Miranda Richardson co-star (888)

01.00am Azumi (18) 2003

A team of orphaned children are raised to be ruthless assassins. However, when they're sent out into the real world on a deadly mission, complications arise in the form of a vicious warlord who doesn't take kindly to being on their hit-list. Cue all manner of gory and grisly fight sequences as a bloodthirsty madman is unleashed upon the young killers. Violent martial arts thriller, starring Aya Ueto, Kenji Kohashi and Hiroki Narimiya (888)

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15:00 The Drum Film (1938)

Alexander Korda's stirring and spectacular melodrama is set on the Northwest Frontier of India where young prince Sabu helps the British defeat his evil uncle Raymond Massey, who has murdered his father and usurped his throne. With Roger Livesey, Valerie Hobson and Desmond Tester.

16:55 The History Of Mr Polly Film (1949)

Writer and director Anthony Pelissier's adaptation of HG Wells' story of humble clerk John Mills, who deserts his wife and goes off to find happiness as the handyman at a country inn. With Sally Ann Howes, Diana Churchill and Finlay Currie.

18:50 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Film (2000)

Ang Lee's Oscar-winning martial arts epic blends the latest fight effects into a 19th century China epic of love and valour. Swashbuckling on the grandest of scales, with Chow Yun-Fat and Michelle Yeoh. In Mandarin with English subtitles.

21:00 A Life Less Ordinary Film (1996)

The acclaimed team behind Shallow Grave and Trainspotting take to America for this entertaining movie - in equal parts screwball comedy, road movie and romance. Ewan McGregor is the cleaner who kidnaps his boss's daughter (Cameron Diaz), only to find that she's more expert than he at blackmailing her father. But will a couple of angels manage to persuade the renegade couple to fall in love?

22:55 Psycho Film (1998)

Gus Van Sant's re-make of Hitchcock's film stars Vince Vaughn as Norman Bates, Anne Heche as the ill-fated Marion Crane, Julianne Moore as her sister, Lila, and William H Macy is Milton Arbogast, a private detective who gets a little too close to the truth.

00:55 Last Days Film (2005)

Michael Pitt stars as a reclusive rock star drifting towards suicide in Gus Van Sant's minimalist, documentary-style drama, inspired by the death of Kurt Cobain. With Lukas Haas, Asia Argento and Scott Patrick Green.

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15:00 The Thief Of Bagdad Film (1940)

Classic fantasy adventure starring Conrad Veidt as an evil magician who's intent on usurping the King of Baghdad and claiming the princess as his own. But he reckons without the intervention of Abu, the eponymous young thief of Baghdad.

17:10 The River Film (1951)

Renoir's touching film about adolescent love in the English community in India simply blazes with colour, light and shade. The storyline revolves around birth, death and a young girl's journey into womanhood set on the banks of the river Ganges.

19:05 Doctor At Large Film (1957)

Classic British comedy, with Dirk Bogarde as the hapless young doctor trying to find his way in the medical profession. Also starring James Robertson Justice and Donald Sinden.

21:00 Last Of The Mohicans Film (1990)

Daniel Day-Lewis strides heroically through Michael Mann's spectacular telling of the classic adventure. He stars as Hawkeye, the adopted white son of a Mohican Indian, who sides with the British during the French and Indian Wars of the 1750s, drawn partly by his love for Cora Munro (Madeline Stowe), daughter of the British colonel.

23:05 Pacific Heights Film (1990)

Melanie Griffith and Matthew Modine buy the San Francisco home of their dreams. They let a flat to smart yuppie Michale Keaton, who rapidly turns into the tenant from hell, yet staying one legal step ahead all the time in John Schlesinger's housing horror/thriller.

01:00 Torn Curtain Film (1966)

Alfred Hitchcock's spy thriller stars Paul Newman as Michael Armstrong, a scientist who defects to East Germany to hand over the West's secrets.

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15.00pm The Jungle Book (U) 1942

Classic of the famous Rudyard Kipling stories about jungle boy Mowgli, who is raised by wolves before returning to his native village as an adolescent to tackle three dastardly thieves out to plunder a lost city. Starring Sabu, Joseph Calleia, John Qualen and Frank Puglia. Directed by Zoltan Korda, the man behind Storm Over the Nile and The Thief of Baghdad — which also paired him with Indian box-office icon Sabu (888)

17.10pm The Black Tent (U) 1956

A battle-wounded British Army captain is saved by a tribe of nomads in the Libyan desert, and they take him to their camp, where he's cared for by the sheikh's daughter. However, before he can resume his fight against the Nazis, he's enraptured by her exotic charms. Romantic drama starring Anthony Steel, Donald Sinden, Andre Morell and Donald Pleasence star (888)

18.55pm Gallipoli (PG) 1981

Patriotic Australians Mel Gibson and Mark Lee join the Anzac Army to fight during World War One, but soon find their youthful idealism eroded by the harsh reality of the conflict. Peter Weir's harrowing drama which patiently explores the soldier's lives before they head off to the Battle of Gallipoli in Turkey, creating a powerful anti-war message and exploring the nature of friendship. Bill Kerr, Robert Grubb and David Argue co-star

21.00pm America's Sweethearts (12) 2001

Publicist Billy Crystal is faced with disaster when Tinseltown's golden couple break up just as their new film is released, so is forced to hurl himself into attempts to get them back together and boost box-office takings. Entertaining romantic comedy that takes a few neat swipes at the gloss and glamour of Hollywood along the way, but lacks the essential bite to make it a classic. Starring John Cusack, Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Christopher Walken (888)

22.55pm Bright Young Things (15) 2003

Stephen Fry's directorial debut is a fairly faithful adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's biting comedy Vile Bodies, following the musings and misbehaviour of a group of socialites in the years leading up to World War Two. Emily Mortimer, Stephen Campbell Moore, James McAvoy and Jim Broadbent star

00.55am The Pawnbroker (12) 1965

Sidney Lumet's emotional drama about a Jewish pawnbroker in New York (Rod Steiger, on mesmerising form) whose harrowing memories of Nazi persecution cause him to become increasingly introverted and embittered. Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters and Jaime Sanchez. (888)

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15.00pm The Four Feathers (U) 1939

Zoltan Korda was one of cinema's greatest directors and this action adventure is testament to his skill, as he brings the oft-reworked AEW Mason novel to the screen in impressive fashion. The plot concerns a military officer who resigns his commission and is wrongly accused of cowardice. In a bid to redeem himself, he enlists as an undercover agent in Egypt. The wonderful cast includes John Clements, June Duprez, Ralph Richardson, C Aubrey Smith and Jack Allen (888)

17.10pm The History of Mr Polly (U) 1949

Period comedy about a timid Victorian draper's assistant who's forced by to re-evaluate his life by his irritating wife. He finally makes the momentous decision to strike out on his own, but his grand adventure suffers a few false starts. When he does look set to finally get going, he struggles to leave the past behind. Based on HG Wells' classic novel, starring John Mills, Sally Ann Howes, Megs Jenkins and Finlay Currie (888)

19.10pm The Woodlanders (U) 1997

Sawmill owner's daughter Emily Woof is forced to marry a wealthy doctor despite her love for a humble woodsman. Former documentary-maker Phil Agland turned his hand to fiction for this adaptation of the Thomas Hardy novel, but it's hardly convincing, let down by poor performances and a pace that lets scenes drag on for far too long. With Rufus Sewell and Cal MacAninch (888)

21.00pm Stepmom (12) 1998

Solid domestic drama designed to leave viewers in floods of tears. Ed Harris stars as a divorced businessman whose ex-wife makes it plain she's not keen on the new woman in his life. The two kids from their failed marriage only add to the emotional fireworks, but devastating news from the doctors leads to further turmoil for all concerned. Co-starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Jena Malone and Liam Aiken (888)

23.25pm Me and You and Everyone We Know (15) 2005 Premiere.

A shoe salesman recovering from the break-up of his marriage encounters an eccentric artist and taxi driver, but remains uncertain about how to respond to her romantic advances. Meanwhile, his two sons are forming unusual relationships of their own, as teenager Peter offers local girls his sexual services and seven-year-old Robby develops an online romance with a stranger. Offbeat, bittersweet drama, starring John Hawkes and Miranda July

01.10am The Last Detail (18) 1973 J

ack Nicholson and Otis Young star as US Navy officers who decide the recruit they're escorting to jail for petty crimes should enjoy a last weekend of freedom before being put behind bars. However, as they spend the weekend trawling bars and brothels, the young prisoner becomes less resigned to his fate. Randy Quaid and Carol Kane co-star in Hal Ashby's Oscar-nominated comedy-drama, which provided Nicholson with one of his most memorable roles (888)

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15.00pm Storm Over the Nile (PG) 1955

A soldier accused of cowardice sets out to prove his worth by rescuing his friends during the Sudan campaign of the 1890s. Co-director Zoltan Korda's ineffectual remake of his masterly The Four Feathers, starring Laurence Harvey, Anthony Steel, Ronald Lewis, Ian Carmichael and James Robertson Justice (888)

17.00pm The Thirty-Nine Steps (U) 1959

Kenneth More stars as John Buchan's daring hero Richard Hannay, who inadvertently becomes embroiled in international espionage after a woman's death. Run-of-the-mill remake of Hitchcock's classic 1935 thriller, with Taina Elg, Barry Jones and James Hayter (888)

18.45pm The Bostonians (PG) 1984

A naive girl gets involved with a reactionary lawyer and a would-be suffragette. Ponderous Merchant-Ivory adaptation of Henry James' novel set in 19th-century New England, with Christopher Reeve, Vanessa Redgrave and Jessica Tandy (888)

21.00pm O Brother, Where Art Thou? (12) 2000

Three bumbling crooks escape from prison during the 1930s, and strive to get their hands on stashed-away loot before a devastating flood ruins their spoils — but encounter all manner of scrapes and strange characters along the way. Another fabulous comedy from brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, this adventure is loosely based on Homer's Odyssey and boasts a uniformly excellent cast, including the always watchable George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, John Goodman, Holly Hunter and Michael Badalucco. The brilliant soundtrack, which includes fictional group the Soggy Bottom Boys performing Man of Constant Sorrow, went on to scoop a clutch of coveted Grammys (888)

23.00pm Get Real (15) 1999

A schoolboy confides in a frumpy fellow pupil when he is haunted by feelings of confusion about his sexuality, and falls for the head boy. But he receives a shock when his feelings are returned. Cliche-ridden romantic drama, starring Ben Silverstone, Brad Gorton and Charlotte Brittain (888)

01.10am Last Days (15) 2004

Michael Pitt stars as a troubled rock star, loosely based on Kurt Cobain, who goes into hiding in his isolated mansion to avoid the pressures of fame and human contact in general. As he attempts to escape the various friends, hangers-on and record company executives searching for him, he seeks solace from his personal demons in the woods before contemplating suicide. Gus Van Sant's haunting film also stars Lukas Haas and Asia Argento

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15.00pm Highly Dangerous (U) 1950

A British scientist and an American reporter go behind the Iron Curtain on a secret mission to obtain vital information on the other side's activities. Engaging comedy spy thriller, starring Margaret Lockwood, Dane Clark, Marius Goring and Wilfrid Hyde White (888)

16.40pm The Sons of Katie Elder (PG) 1965

Western adventure, starring John Wayne and Dean Martin as wandering brothers who return home to investigate the mystery surrounding their mother's death, and find themselves implicated in the murder of their father. With Earl Holliman, George Kennedy and Dennis Hopper

18.50pm Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (12) 2000

A legendary warrior resolves to hang up his sword and live a life of peace — but his vow is threatened when the weapon is stolen, leading him and his fighting partner into an epic quest to find it. They encounter a governess and her ward, and soon realise they have a dark secret. Ang Lee's multi-Oscar-winning martial arts thriller boasts exquisite performances from the cast, including Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Cheng Pei-Pei and Zhang Ziyi

21.00pm The Last of the Mohicans (15) 1992

Daniel Day-Lewis appears in his only action role to date in this lavish adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper's classic tale. He plays legendary frontiersman Hawkeye, who rescues and falls in love with a British officer's daughter (Madeleine Stowe) during the Anglo-French War in North America. Michael Mann's extraordinary and compelling romantic period adventure, also starring Russell Means, Wes Studi, Maurice Roeves and Eric Schweig (888)

23.05pm Psycho (15) 1998

Director Gus Van Sant got quite a reaction when he announced he would follow up the huge success of Good Will Hunting with this scene-by-scene remake of the classic Sixties chiller. Hitchcock fans had their worst fears confirmed when it was released — it is nowhere near as good as the original, with the cast unable to hold their own and the whole affair lacking in atmosphere. Vince Vaughn attempts to recreate Anthony Perkins' unforgettable performance as disturbed motel owner Norman Bates, whose curious relationship with his domineering mother leads to murder. Anne Heche revisits the ill-fated shower scene immortalised in the original by Janet Leigh, while Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen and William H Macy offer support

01.05am Torn Curtain (15) 1966

An American scientist working as a double agent pretends to defect to East Germany, hoping to learn vital information about activities behind the Iron Curtain. However, his dangerous mission is jeopardised when his unsuspecting fiancee decides to follow him — and unwittingly draws attention to them both. Compelling Cold War thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Paul Newman, Julie Andrews, Lila Kedrova and David Opatoshu

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15.00pm A Countess from Hong Kong (PG) 1967

A Russian countess flees her homeland, and stows away in a wealthy American diplomat's suite on a boat from Hong Kong to Hawaii. The politician soon falls in love with the stowaway, but has a wife waiting for him at the end of the journey. Clunky romantic comedy, directed by Charlie Chaplin, with Marlon Brando painfully miscast. Also starring Sophia Loren, Sydney Chaplin and Tippi Hedren

17.10pm The Drum (U) 1938

A courageous native prince in early 20th-century India enlists British Army help to defeat the evil uncle who murdered his father and seized the throne. Fabulous melodrama directed by Zoltan Korda, starring Raymond Massey as the unscrupulous villain, while Sabu is on impressive form as the rightful ruler. Roger Livesey, Valerie Hobson and David Tree also appear (888)

19.00pm Spellbound (U) 2002

This fascinating documentary by director Jeffrey Blitz deservedly won international acclaim. It explores the culture surrounding America's national spelling contest, which sees millions of schoolchildren battle it out through endless rounds of the competition, hoping to win the coveted title. The film follows eight youngsters and their families as they go all out to claim victory (888)

21.00pm America's Sweethearts (12) 2001

Publicist Billy Crystal is faced with disaster when Tinseltown's golden couple break up just as their new film is released, so is forced to hurl himself into attempts to get them back together and boost box-office takings. Entertaining romantic comedy that takes a few neat swipes at the gloss and glamour of Hollywood along the way, but lacks the essential bite to make it a classic. The top-drawer cast also includes John Cusack, Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Christopher Walken (888)

22.55pm Swingers (15) 1996

A group of mismatched friends struggle to make an impact on the singles scene, pinning all their hopes on an ill-fated trip to Las Vegas before returning home and facing up to reality. Critically acclaimed, witty and original comedy, bolstered by amazing performances from the cast, which includes Jon Favreau, Patrick Van Horn, Heather Graham, Ron Livingston and Vince Vaughn, who went on to become a box-office hit in a string of less subtle comedies (888)

00.45am Go (18) 1999

A group of bored teenagers are caught up in a manic series of adventures over one wild weekend, including tangling with vicious drug lords, angry strippers and vengeful mobsters. Doug Liman's offbeat drama boasts a witty, intelligent script, cleverly telling the tale from three different perspectives. Katie Holmes, Sarah Polley, William Fichtner, Desmond Askew and JE Freeman star (888)

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15.00pm The Jungle Book (U) 1942

Classic version of the famous Rudyard Kipling stories about jungle boy Mowgli, who is raised by wolves before returning to his native village as an adolescent to tackle three dastardly thieves out to plunder a lost city. Starring Sabu, Joseph Calleia, John Qualen and Frank Puglia. Directed by Zoltan Korda, the man behind Storm Over the Nile and The Thief of Baghdad — which also paired him with Indian box-office icon Sabu (888)

17.15pm The Gentle Sex (U) 1943

Seven girls from vastly different backgrounds are brought together when they volunteer to join the Army — but the social gulfs between them cause all manner of home-grown conflict. World War Two comedy, which offers an interesting view of what life was like for women in the 1940s, but hasn't aged well. Rosamund John, Joan Greenwood, Lilli Palmer, John Justin, Joan Gates, Barbara Waring and Frederick Leister star (888)

19.10pm The Woodlanders (U) 1997

Sawmill owner's daughter Emily Woof is forced to marry a wealthy doctor despite her love for a humble woodsman. Former documentary-maker Phil Agland turned his hand to fiction for this adaptation of the Thomas Hardy novel, but it's hardly convincing, let down by unconvincing performances and a pace that lets scenes drag on for far too long. With Rufus Sewell and Cal MacAninch (888)

21.00pm Stepmom (12) 1998

Solid domestic drama designed to leave viewers in floods of tears. Ed Harris stars as a divorced businessman whose ex-wife makes it plain she's not keen on the new woman in his life. The two kids from their failed marriage only add to the emotional fireworks, but devastating news from the doctors leads to further turmoil for all concerned. Co-starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Jena Malone and Liam Aiken (888)

23.25pm Apt Pupil (15) 1998

A teenager uncovers a local pensioner's hidden past as a Nazi war criminal, and sets about blackmailing him into revealing the horrific details of his World War Two activities. Nerve-jangling psychological drama, starring Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro, David Schwimmer and Joshua Jackson (888)

01.30am The Pawnbroker (12) 1965

Sidney Lumet's emotional drama about a Jewish pawnbroker in New York (Rod Steiger, on mesmerising form) whose harrowing memories of Nazi persecution cause him to become increasingly introverted and embittered. Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters and Jaime Sanchez also number among the top-drawer cast (888)

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15.00pm Moulin Rouge (PG) 1952

Stylish and emotional drama, produced and co-written by John Huston. Based on a best-selling fictionalised biography by Pierre La Mure, it concentrates on famed painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his two love affairs. Jose Ferrer's portrayal of the artist is superb but the real star of the film is Colette Marchand, who won an Oscar for her performance as Marie Charlet, while Zsa Zsa Gabor and Peter Cushing co-star (888)

17.25pm Highly Dangerous (U) 1950

A British scientist and an American reporter go behind the Iron Curtain on a secret mission to obtain vital information on the other side's activities. Engaging comedy spy thriller, starring Margaret Lockwood, Dane Clark, Marius Goring and Wilfrid Hyde White (888)

19.15pm Watership Down (U) 1978

Fantastic animated tearjerker, cleverly blending a range of techniques to tell the tale of a ragtag group of rabbits whose warren is set to be destroyed, forcing them to search for somewhere new to live. The star-studded voice cast includes John Hurt, Richard Briers, Marcus Graham-Cox, Denholm Elliott, Michael Hordern, Zero Mostel and Hannah Gordon. Includes Art Garfunkel's haunting number one smash, Bright Eyes (888)

21.00pm Brassed Off (15) 1996

Mark Herman's moving, bittersweet comedy about a South Yorkshire colliery band who discover their pit is about to be closed, and slowly find the strength and inspiration to fight back. Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite, Stephen Tompkinson, Tara Fitzgerald, Jim Carter and Melanie Hill star (888)

23.05pm Go (18) 1999

A group of bored teenagers are caught up in a manic series of adventures over one wild weekend, including tangling with vicious drug lords, angry strippers and vengeful mobsters. Doug Liman's offbeat drama boasts a witty, intelligent script, cleverly telling the tale from three different perspectives. Katie Holmes, Sarah Polley, William Fichtner, Desmond Askew and JE Freeman star

01.05am The Hitcher (18) 1986

Masterly suspense thriller about the psychological bond between a serial killer and one of his intended victims, a lone motorist who naively offers him a lift, little suspecting his murderous intentions. Rutger Hauer puts in a fine, chilling performance as the ice-cold psychopath, alongside C Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jeffrey de Munn. A rather belated sequel followed in 2003, but couldn't match the quality of this offering (888)

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15.00pm The Golden Coach (15) 1952

Stylish drama following the romantic adventures of the leading lady of an acting troupe touring South America in the 18th century. Starring Anna Magnani, Odoardo Spadaro and Nada Fiorelli. In English and Italian with subtitles

16.55pm The Sons of Katie Elder (PG) 1965

Western adventure, starring John Wayne and Dean Martin as wandering brothers who return home to investigate the mystery surrounding their mother's death, and find themselves implicated in the murder of their father. With Earl Holliman, George Kennedy and Dennis Hopper

19.15pm The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (PG) 1989

Emily Hudson and Aleks Darowska star as brave cousins who discover their wicked governess (Stephanie Beacham) is out to get her hands on their rightful inheritance. They vow to reclaim what is theirs — only to discover they have a battle on their hands. Chilling children's adventure with some disturbing scenes, and a couple of odd casting choices. Mel Smith, Richard O'Brien and Geraldine James also appear (888)

21.00pm The Full Monty (15) 1997

Blockbusting British comedy about a group of hard-up unemployed Yorkshiremen who try to make ends meet by becoming strippers, proving beyond doubt that there still is steel in Sheffield. Robert Carlyle stars as the leader of the unlikely dance troupe, while Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson, Hugo Speer and Paul Barber are among those mastering the subtle art of stripping in time to the music and shaking their funky stuff — not to mention giving their self-esteem a boost into the bargain (888)

22.45pm Swingers (15) 1996

A group of mismatched friends struggle to make an impact on the singles scene, pinning all their hopes on an ill-fated trip to Las Vegas before returning home and facing up to reality. Critically acclaimed, witty and original comedy, bolstered by amazing performances from the cast, which includes Jon Favreau, Patrick Van Horn, Heather Graham, Ron Livingston and Vince Vaughn, who went on to become a box-office hit in a string of less subtle comedies (888)

00.35am Scenes from a Marriage (15) 1973

Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson play a couple whose marriage begins to fail because of the husband's infidelity. But as the wife tries to rebuild her life they both realise that the inevitable separation will not be easy. Gloomy Ingmar Bergman drama, also starring Bibi Andersson and Jan Malmsjo

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15.00pm The Gentle Sex (U) 1943

Seven girls from vastly different backgrounds are brought together when they volunteer to join the Army — but the social gulfs between them cause all manner of home-grown conflict. World War Two comedy, which offers an interesting view of what life was like for women in the 1940s, but hasn't aged well. Rosamund John, Joan Greenwood, Lilli Palmer, John Justin, Joan Gates, Barbara Waring and Frederick Leister star (888)

16.50pm Millions Like Us (U) 1943

Good-natured sentimental British drama about the fortunes of a family split up during World War Two. The action focuses largely on the exploits of youngest member Patricia Roc, who hopes to do something glamorous for the war effort, but ends up working in a factory. However, she resolves to make the best of it — and even manages to find romance. Also starring Eric Portman, Gordon Jackson and Anne Crawford (888)

18.50pm Picnic at Hanging Rock (PG) 1975

Acclaimed director Peter Weir's beautiful and atmospheric period mystery about the disappearance of three schoolgirls and their teacher during a trip to the Australian landmark on Valentine's Day, 1900. The story rambles along at a snail's pace, but it remains one of the most memorably haunting films ever committed to celluloid. Starring Rachel Roberts, Dominic Guard, Helen Morse and Jacki Weaver, this beautiful tale is a must-see (888)

21.00pm Sleepy Hollow (15) 1999

Tim Burton's stylish take on Washington Irving's classic tale about a headless horseman terrorising a quiet village community, starring Johnny Depp as sceptical investigating officer Ichabod Crane. His arrival in the area is greeted with suspicion, and it's not long before his presence causes ructions — not least when he shows more than just a professional interest in the beautiful daughter of a local elder. Eerily atmospheric chiller, with Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson and Christopher Walken (888)

23.00pm Human Traffic (18) 1999

A group of friends get together for their weekly devil-may-care ritual of dancing and drug-taking during a busy Friday night on the Cardiff club scene. Justin Kerrigan's semi-autobiographical music-fuelled drama highlights the aimless but enjoyable aspects of modern culture in uncompromising and innovative style. Starring John Simm, Lorraine Pilkington and Danny Dyer, with a cameo from DJ Carl Cox (888)

01.00am Apt Pupil (15) 1998

A teenager uncovers a local pensioner's hidden past as a Nazi war criminal, and sets about blackmailing him into revealing the horrific details of his World War Two activities. Nerve-jangling psychological drama, starring Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro, David Schwimmer and Joshua Jackson (888)

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15.00pm Conspiracy of Hearts (U) 1959

A group of courageous Italian nuns risk everything during World War Two. Deciding they can't stand by and do nothing, they begin smuggling Jewish children out of a German internment camp, and transporting them to safety. But Nazi troops soon look set to discover their dangerous secret. Taut and poignant wartime adventure, bolstered by a top-drawer cast including Sylvia Syms, Lilli Palmer, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Lewis and Albert Lieven (888)

17.15pm The Scarlet Pimpernel (U) 1934

An English dandy adopts a variety of disguises to rescue aristocrats from the guillotine during the early days of the French Revolution. Wildly successful period adventure, starring Leslie Howard as the foppish hero, alongside Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey and Nigel Bruce

19.05pm Doctor in Clover (PG) 1966

Amorous medic Dr Gaston Grimsdyke (Leslie Phillips) gets up to more romantic shenanigans while enduring a refresher course with his former professor. Run-of-the-mill hospital-based farce, with James Robertson Justice, Joan Sims and Shirley Anne Field

21.00pm Confidence (15) 2003

A small-time con-artist swindles an unsuspecting victim — who turns out to be an accountant for a major crime lord. Unable to return the money, the crook offers to pull off an elaborate scheme to repay the debt, but he and his team soon find themselves in trouble. Glossy thriller with plenty of twists but little conviction. Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz and Andy Garcia are among the stars seemingly going through the motions

22.50pm Lady Vengeance (18) 2005 Premiere.

A woman, wrongfully imprisoned for the kidnap and murder of a child, converts to Christianity while behind bars. However, upon release the seemingly calm convict sets out to gain a bloody and violent revenge on those who framed her. Park Chan-wook's thriller, which is the final part in his Vengeance trilogy, creates a brooding and bleak atmosphere, but also offers a twist or two to keep viewers guessing. Kim Shi-hu, Nam Il-woo and Kim Byeong-ok co-star. The director's similarly vengeful tale Oldboy can be seen on Friday (888)

01.10am Camp (12) 2003

Musical coming-of-age drama following the toe-tapping antics and romantic misadventures of a group of teenagers spending summer at a camp aimed at bringing out the best in budding performers. Daniel Letterle, Robin de Jesus, Joanna Chilcoat and Alana Allen star

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15.00pm Cottage To Let (U) 1941

A British inventor comes up with a revolutionary new bombsight, which could have a serious effect on the outcome of World War Two. However, it's not long before news of his creation has reached even the ears of the enemy — and a host of new arrivals bring suspicion in their wake. Sparkling wartime comedy thriller, with a top-notch cast including Alastair Sim, John Mills, Leslie Banks and a young George Cole stealing the show in his screen debut (888)

16.50pm Fanny by Gaslight (U) 1944

A deranged Victorian aristocrat manipulates the lives of those around him for personal gain, but sows the seeds of his own downfall by attempting to seduce a government minister's illegitimate but innocent daughter, who seems beset by ill fortune. Enjoyably over-the-top melodrama, starring Phyllis Calvert, James Mason, Stewart Granger and Wilfrid Lawson (888)

18.55pm The Straight Story (U) 1999

An ageing man embarks on a bizarre cross-country journey to visit his estranged brother, hoping to heal the rift between them before it's too late. Though his eyesight leaves much to be desired, he carries on regardless — choosing a motorised lawnmower as his form of transport. Gentle and utterly beguiling drama with acclaimed director David Lynch once more turning his well-practised hand to the offbeat, starring Richard Farnsworth in an Oscar-nominated role, alongside Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway, Everett McGill and Harry Dean Stanton. This was Farnsworth's final film appearance before his death in 2000

21.00pm Brassed Off (15) 1996

Mark Herman's moving, bittersweet comedy about a South Yorkshire colliery band who discover their pit is about to be closed, and slowly find the strength and inspiration to fight back. Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite, Stephen Tompkinson, Tara Fitzgerald, Jim Carter and Melanie Hill star (888)

23.05pm Oldboy (18) 2003

A man is held captive in a prison cell with no human contact for 15 years, never knowing why — but when he's suddenly released, he sets out to learn the reason for his incarceration, and wreak bloody vengeance on his jailers. Intense and violent thriller, starring Choi Min-sik, Gang Hye-jung and Yu Ji-tae (888)

01.15am Chuck and Buck (15) 2000

A record producer's life is thrown into turmoil when a childhood buddy grows obsessed with their friendship — placing everything he holds dear in jeopardy. Comedy, written by and starring Mike White, with Chris Weitz, Lupe Ontiveros and Beth Colt

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15.00pm Freedom Radio (PG) 1941

Lacklustre wartime melodrama about a Viennese doctor's reaction to the Nazi regime. At first, he attempts to maintain business as usual and ignore the increasing brutality around him. However, events take a sickening turn when his wife begins wholeheartedly espousing Hitler's views — prompting him to start broadcasting Allied propaganda from a secret transmitter. Starring Clive Brook, Diana Wynyard, Raymond Huntley and Derek Farr (888)

16.55pm Moulin Rouge (PG) 1952

Stylish and emotional drama, produced and co-written by John Huston. Based on a best-selling fictionalised biography by Pierre La Mure, it concentrates on famed painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his two love affairs. Jose Ferrer's portrayal of the artist is superb, but the real star of the film is Colette Marchand, who won an Oscar for her performance as Marie Charlet, while Zsa Zsa Gabor and Peter Cushing co-star (888)

19.15pm Watership Down (U) 1978

Fantastic animated tearjerker, cleverly blending a range of techniques to tell the tale of a ragtag group of rabbits whose warren is set to be destroyed, forcing them to search for somewhere new to live. The star-studded voice cast includes John Hurt, Richard Briers, Marcus Graham-Cox, Denholm Elliott, Michael Hordern, Zero Mostel and Hannah Gordon. Includes Art Garfunkel's haunting number one smash, Bright Eyes

21.00pm The Full Monty (15) 1997

Blockbusting British comedy about a group of hard-up unemployed Yorkshiremen who try to make ends meet by becoming strippers, proving beyond doubt that there still is steel in Sheffield. Robert Carlyle stars as the leader of the unlikely dance troupe, while Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson, Hugo Speer and Paul Barber are among those mastering the subtle art of stripping in time to the music and shaking their funky stuff — not to mention giving their self-esteem a boost into the bargain (888)

22.45pm A Tale of Two Sisters (15) 2003

A pair of sisters are forced to spend time in a psychiatric hospital following the death of their mother — but when the girls return home, old problems resurface, seemingly caused by the presence of their new stepmother. Horror, starring Im Soo-jung, Moon Geun-young, Yeom Jeong-a and Kim Kab-su

00.55am Say Anything (15) 1989

An aspiring teenage kickboxer falls for the most beautiful girl in his class, and to his delight she feels the same way about him — but her father isn't quite so enthusiastic about the relationship. Comedy drama, starring John Cusack, Ione Skye and John Mahoney

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15.00pm Millions Like Us (U) 1943

Good-natured sentimental British drama about the fortunes of a family split up during World War Two. The action focuses largely on the exploits of youngest member Patricia Roc, who hopes to do something glamorous for the war effort, but ends up working in a factory. However, she resolves to make the best of it — and even manages to find romance. Also starring Eric Portman, Gordon Jackson and Anne Crawford (888)

17.00pm Conspiracy of Hearts (U) 1959

A group of courageous Italian nuns risk everything during World War Two. Deciding they can't stand by and do nothing, they begin smuggling Jewish children out of a German internment camp, and transporting them to safety. But Nazi troops soon look set to discover their dangerous secret. Taut and poignant wartime adventure, bolstered by a top-drawer cast including Sylvia Syms, Lilli Palmer, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Lewis and Albert Lieven

19.15pm The Nutty Professor (12) 1996

Eddie Murphy gives an overbearing larger-than-life performance as an obese, terminally shy professor who stumbles on a potion which transforms him into a slim, loud-mouthed charmer. His new streamlined self immediately sets out to woo the woman of his dreams — but soon starts riding roughshod over everything the reclusive boffin cares about. Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn and Larry Miller also star in this wacky comedy based on the 1963 Jerry Lewis film (888)

21.00pm Forrest Gump (12) 1994

Multi-Oscar-winning drama, starring Tom Hanks as the simple soul who acts as a living advertisement for the American Dream, bumbling through a bizarre series of adventures which lead to him becoming a football star, national hero and millionaire businessman. With Sally Field, Gary Sinise and Robin Wright Penn

23.35pm R-Point (15) 2004

A commander receives a distress call from soldiers who were thought to have been killed six months previously and goes to investigate along with his unit. The group track the signals into the emptiness of no man's land, and soon realise they are not alone. Intriguing Korean horror set amid the carnage of the Vietnam war, with Kam Woo-seong, Son Byung-ho, Oh Tae-kyung and Park Won-sang

01.40am Guilty By Suspicion (15) 1990

Robert De Niro stars as a successful Fifties Hollywood director whose career is ruined by the anti-communist witch-hunts and accusations of involvement in un-American activities. This drama exploring the film industry's most shameful era could have carried a powerful message — instead it never manages to provide more than adequate entertainment. Annette Bening, George Wendt and Sam Wanamaker co-star (888)

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15.00pm This Happy Breed (U) 1944

Stunning drama chronicling the domestic life of a working-class London family between the wars, providing a fascinating insight into the realities of the era. Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, Stanley Holloway and John Mills are among the cast. Scripted by Noel Coward, based on his popular play of the same name, and directed by David Lean (888)

17.15pm Jassy (PG) 1947

A tempestuous gypsy girl endowed with psychic powers is hired as a servant and goes on to marry her master — before being falsely accused of his murder. Hugely entertaining costume drama set in the 19th century, starring the wonderful Margaret Lockwood, alongside Dennis Price, Patricia Roc, Dermot Walsh and Cathleen Nesbitt

19.15pm The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (PG) 1989

Emily Hudson and Aleks Darowska star as brave cousins who discover their wicked governess (Stephanie Beacham) is out to get her hands on their rightful inheritance. They vow to reclaim what is theirs — only to discover they have a battle on their hands. Chilling children's adventure with some disturbing scenes, and a couple of odd casting choices. Mel Smith, Richard O'Brien and Geraldine James also appear (888)

21.00pm Birthday Girl (15) 2001

A staid and lonely Englishman thinks he's in heaven when his Internet-ordered Russian bride turns out to be the sultry, sex-crazed woman of his dreams — but events take a sinister turn when her relations arrive, drawing him into a web of international intrigue. Twisted comedy thriller, with Nicole Kidman holding the limelight as the mysterious beauty, alongside Ben Chaplin, Mathieu Kassovitz and Vincent Cassel (888)

22.45pm Brotherhood (15) 2004

Premiere. Drama, set during the Korean War, following two brothers who are conscripted to fight against the Northern invaders. Elder sibling Jin-tae attempts to turn himself into the ultimate soldier in the hope that if he excels himself, his brother will be spared the front lines. Je-gyu Kang's film pulls no punches in it's depiction of the horror of war. Starring Dong-Kun Jang and Bin Won

01.30am Camp (12) 2003

Musical coming-of-age drama following the toe-tapping antics and romantic misadventures of a group of teenagers spending summer at a camp aimed at bringing out the best in budding performers. Daniel Letterle, Robin de Jesus, Joanna Chilcoat and Alana Allen star

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15.00pm The Scarlet Pimpernel (U) 1934

An English dandy adopts a variety of disguises to rescue aristocrats from the guillotine during the early days of the French Revolution. Wildly successful period adventure, starring Leslie Howard as the foppish hero, alongside Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey and Nigel Bruce (888)

16.50pm Fanny by Gaslight (U) 1944

A deranged Victorian aristocrat manipulates the lives of those around him for personal gain, but sows the seeds of his own downfall by attempting to seduce a government minister's illegitimate but innocent daughter, who seems beset by ill fortune. Enjoyably over-the-top melodrama, starring Phyllis Calvert, James Mason, Stewart Granger and Wilfrid Lawson (888)

18.50pm Picnic at Hanging Rock (PG) 1975

Acclaimed director Peter Weir's beautiful and atmospheric period mystery about the disappearance of three schoolgirls and their teacher during a trip to the Australian landmark on Valentine's Day, 1900. The story rambles along at a snail's pace, but it remains one of the most memorably haunting films ever committed to celluloid. Starring Rachel Roberts, Dominic Guard, Helen Morse and Jacki Weaver, this beautiful tale is a must-see (888)

21.00pm Cruel Intentions (15) 1999

Drama updating the premise of Dangerous Liaisons, focusing on a spoilt rich girl who bets her stepbrother he can't seduce an innocent virgin, and unwittingly brings their world crashing down around them. It's an entertaining affair, with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillippe impressive in the lead roles, but can't match up to the Stephen Frears original. Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair and Joshua Jackson co-star (888)

22.50pm Tell Me Something (18) 1999

South Korean thriller, in which a world-weary detective, his reputation tarnished by an internal investigation, is assigned to find the serial killer leaving a trail of body parts across Seoul. He and his loyal sidekick follow the trail to a museum curator, who conceals a horrific past. Yoon-Hyun Chang's stylish and atmospheric film stars Suk-kyu Han, Eun-ha Shim and Hang-Seon Jang

01.15am Human Traffic (18) 1999

A group of friends get together for their weekly devil-may-care ritual of dancing and drug-taking during a busy Friday night on the Cardiff club scene. Justin Kerrigan's semi-autobiographical music-fuelled drama highlights the aimless but enjoyable aspects of modern culture in uncompromising and innovative style. Starring John Simm, Lorraine Pilkington and Danny Dyer, with a cameo from DJ Carl Cox (888)

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15.00pm Duck Soup (U) 1933

Groucho Marx stars as the incompetent president of a mythical country, who declares war on a neighbouring state, with predictably surreal results. Classic comedy with the Marx Brothers, banned in Mussolini's Italy for its satirical portrayal of dictatorship

16.15pm Sea of Sand (U) 1958

Allied troops fighting in North Africa in 1943 are ordered to work as saboteurs behind enemy lines — and to begin by blowing up Rommel's desert fuel dumps. The predictable clash of personalities between officers causes problems initially, but the military men overcome their differences to work together. Meandering adventure, starring Richard Attenborough, John Gregson, Michael Craig and Vincent Ball (888)

18.05pm Cry Freedom (PG) 1987

Crusading journalist Kevin Kline is persecuted by the South African authorities while investigating the murder of political activist Steve Biko (Denzel Washington) and forced to flee the country. Richard Attenborough's fact-based drama, also starring John Thaw, Timothy West, Penelope Wilton and Alec McCowen

21.00pm Confidence (15) 2003

A small-time con-artist swindles an unsuspecting victim — who turns out to be an accountant for a major crime lord. Unable to return the money, the crook offers to pull off an elaborate scheme to repay the debt, but he and his team soon find themselves in trouble. Glossy thriller with plenty of twists but little conviction. Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz and Andy Garcia are among the stars seemingly going through the motions (888)

22.50pm My Name Is Joe (15) 1997

A recovering alcoholic becomes romantically involved with a health service worker as he struggles to resist the temptation of the bottle — but their burgeoning relationship begins to falter when his willpower fails and he falls off the wagon. Sombre affecting drama, directed by Ken Loach and starring Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, David McKay and Anne Marie Kennedy (888)

00.55am R-Point (15) 2004

A commander receives a distress call from soldiers who were thought to have been killed six months previously and goes to investigate along with his unit. The group track the signals into the emptiness of no man's land, and soon realise they are not alone. Intriguing Korean horror set amid the carnage of the Vietnam war, with Kam Woo-seong, Son Byung-ho, Oh Tae-kyung and Park Won-sang

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