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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)

16.50pm The Silent Enemy (PG) 1958

Laurence Harvey plays an ace British frogman on a daring sabotage mission to destroy the Italian fleet. His cunning scheme involves hijacking an enemy midget submarine and filling it with explosives, before sending it back to its original location. World War Two adventure boasting some astonishing underwater sequences. With John Clements, Dawn Addams, Michael Craig and Sid James (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 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 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

01.45am Star Maps (18) 1997

A youngster's dreams of screen stardom are threatened by his oppressive father's insane jealousy, leaving him struggling to discover the inner strength to break free and make his own way in the world. Misjudged emotional drama, starring Douglas Spain, Efrain Figueroa, Kandeyce Jordan and Martha Velez

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15.00pm 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 (888)

17.00pm Lawrence of Arabia (PG) 1962

Veteran British director David Lean won his second Oscar for this sweeping, epic tale, based on the experiences of enigmatic World War One Army officer TE Lawrence (Peter O'Toole giving an electric performance in the role that deservedly shot him to stardom). It tells of his efforts as a naive young man trying to unite the Arab nations against the Turks and taking on the British Army when he disagrees with the accepted idea of using modern strategies, preferring to tackle the enemy with far more effective guerrilla tactics instead. However, his ideals are soon eroded by the horrors he witnesses, leaving him spiralling into madness. Omar Sharif co-stars as Sherif Ali, alongside Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins (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

22.50pm The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (18) 1974

Tobe Hooper's notorious horror about a psychopathic family who dispatch a group of youngsters in a variety of grisly ways, before the last in line manages to make her escape, pursued by chainsaw-wielding villain Leatherface. Hooper's grisly vision ensured this often stomach-churning and skin-crawling outing secured a place in the annals of cinema history. Gunnar Hansen, Marilyn Burns and Allen Danziger star (888)

00.25am Brotherhood (15) 2004

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

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15.00pm Frankenstein (PG) 1931

First sound version of Mary Shelley's novel, which has spawned countless sequels, spoofs and remakes. James Whale's stylish and innovative adaptation stars Colin Clive as the misguided scientist Dr Frankenstein, with an iconic Boris Karloff as his grotesque but innocent patchwork creation. With Mae Clarke and John Boles

16.20pm 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)

18.25pm King Kong (PG) 1976

Overblown remake of the classic 1933 adventure. Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange and Charles Grodin are among the visitors to a remote Pacific island who encounter a gigantic ape which takes a shine to the lovely lady. They eventually capture it and bring it back to America — but the poor creature is confused and frightened by events and escapes (888)

21.00pm The Wedding Planner (PG) 2001

Jennifer Lopez stars as a wedding planner who is swept off her feet by a dashing doctor. Her plans to ensnare the man of her dreams fall through, however, when she discovers she has been employed to organise his wedding — to another woman. Flat romantic comedy which could have been charming, quirky and even enchanting — if only J-Lo wasn't cast as the lead. Matthew McConaughey puts in a wonderful performance nonetheless, alongside Bridgette Wilson, Justin Chambers and Joanna Gleason (888)

22.55pm Lady Vengeance (18) 2005

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

01.15am Eaten Alive (18) 1977

A demented motel-owner does away with a host of annoying and impolite guests by slaughtering them, then feeding the bloody remains to his ever-hungry pet alligator. Gory horror from Tobe Hooper, the man behind the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre, starring Neville Brand, Marilyn Burns, William Finley and Robert Englund

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15.00pm 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)

17.00pm Lawrence of Arabia (PG) 1962

Veteran British director David Lean won his second Oscar for this sweeping, epic tale, based on the experiences of enigmatic World War One Army officer TE Lawrence (Peter O'Toole giving an electric performance in the role that deservedly shot him to stardom). It tells of his efforts as a naive young man trying to unite the Arab nations against the Turks and taking on the British Army when he disagrees with the accepted idea of using modern strategies, preferring to tackle the enemy with far more effective guerrilla tactics instead. However, his ideals are soon eroded by the horrors he witnesses, leaving him spiralling into madness. Omar Sharif co-stars as Sherif Ali, alongside Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins (888)
21.00pm The Firm (15) 1993

Tom Cruise heads an all-star cast as a bright Harvard law graduate who's determined to escape his poor background and make the most of his education — so he's over the moon when he's head-hunted to work for a prestigious law firm, despite his wife's warnings that it's too good to be true. Sadly for them, she's right, and it's not long before he realises the company is controlled by the Mafia. Compelling thriller, adapted from the best-selling novel by John Grisham, and co-starring Gene Hackman, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Holly Hunter in an Oscar-nominated role (888)

23.50pm 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)
01.50am Dr T and the Women (12) 2000

Handsome doctor Richard Gere lives a seemingly idyllic life — but when his wife has a nervous breakdown, the family skeletons seem to be falling over themselves to emerge from the closet. Only a new patient seems to offer him salvation. Deeply disappointing comedy from director Robert Altman, who thankfully does manage to squeeze some charm out of the tale — but not a lot. Helen Hunt, Kate Hudson, Farrah Fawcett and Liv Tyler are among the cast trying to wring emotion out of their badly written characters (888)

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15.00pm Death Drums Along the River (PG) 1963

An inspector is called to Africa to investigate the murder of a fellow policeman and uncovers a diamond-smuggling operation seemingly connected with an up-river hospital. Uninspired mystery which lacks the ability to intrigue, starring Richard Todd, Marianne Koch, Albert Lieven and Walter Rilla (888)

16.35pm Topaz (PG) 1969

An American agent investigating a Soviet espionage ring operating within the French government, uncovers a plot connected to a Cuban rebellion. Hitchcock thriller, starring John Forsythe, Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin and Roscoe Lee Browne

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 Billy Madison (PG) 1995

Comedy about a lazy twentysomething who bets he can belatedly finish all 12 grades of school in six months so his father will believe him worthy of taking over the family business. Sadly, although it boasts a few laugh-out-loud moments, they are not enough to salvage the film. Adam Sandler stars, with Bridgette Wilson, Darren McGavin and Bradley Whitford

22.40pm Blackball (15) 2003 A rebellious bowls player is kicked out of his stuffy local club — but they soon realise they need his considerable talent to win a famous victory against a talented Australian team. Unimaginative comedy, starring Paul Kaye, James Cromwell, Bernard Cribbins and Johnny Vegas

00.30am The Grudge (15) 2003

Offbeat Japanese horror following a series of chilling events which take place in a single house, as a social worker attempts to find out what's happened to the inhabitants, and ghastly apparitions bring a terrible fate to all those who venture within the building. Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara and Yui Ichikawa star

02.15am Carnival of Souls (15) 1962 A woman miraculously escapes death in a horrific car crash which claims the lives of her friends — but later finds herself haunted by strange visions and ghostly apparitions which draw her to a deserted carnival. Director Herk Harvey's justly famous horror chiller, starring Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger and Art Ellison

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15.00pm The Man in Grey (U) 1943

An aristocratic girl extends the hand of charity to an impoverished friend — who responds by attempting to steal her husband. Entertaining melodrama, starring James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Margaret Lockwood and Stewart Granger (888)

16.45pm Brief Encounter (PG) 1945

David Lean's classic romantic melodrama, telling the story of a suburban housewife who finds herself falling in love with a married doctor she meets by chance at a railway station. Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard are superb, underplaying the star-crossed pair to perfection in a gorgeous, timeless tale that still retains the power to enchant. Stanley Holloway, Cyril Raymond and Valentine Dyall also star (888)

18.25pm King Kong (PG) 1976

Overblown remake of the classic 1933 adventure. Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange and Charles Grodin are among the visitors to a remote Pacific island who encounter a gigantic ape which takes a shine to the lovely lady. They eventually capture it and bring it back to America — but the poor creature is confused and frightened by events and escapes (888)

21.00pm Vanilla Sky (15) 2001

The laid-back lifestyle of an arrogant New York playboy is shattered when an unstable old flame discovers he's fallen for another woman. She exacts revenge by driving off a bridge with him in the car — and although he survives, he struggles to put his life back together. Slick remake of intriguing psychological thriller Open Your Eyes. Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell and Jason Lee star, with Penelope Cruz, who also appeared in the original (888)

23.35pm Short Cuts (18) 1993

Robert Altman's adaptation of Raymond Carver's acclaimed short stories follows a group of suburbanites — ranging from psychotic bakers and philandering traffic cops to children's entertainers and telephone sex-line girls — as their paths cross during one long, hot LA summer. The all-star cast includes Andie MacDowell, Tim Robbins, Tom Waits, Jack Lemmon, Frances McDormand, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Matthew Modine

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15.00pm The Spanish Gardener (U) 1956

Insecure diplomat Michael Hordern becomes increasingly jealous of his son's growing friendship with Spanish groundsman Dirk Bogarde. As his concern grows, he vows to take drastic steps to put an end to their bond — but his foolhardy actions lead to tragedy. Absorbing, well-judged drama based on the novel by AJ Cronin, with the fine cast also including Jon Whiteley, Cyril Cusack and Geoffrey Keen (888)

16.50pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957

Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of pilot Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German PoW who repeatedly escaped from British prison camps. After being moved to Montreal, he managed to break out and make it into America in an attempt to rejoin his squadron. Colin Gordon, Terence Alexander and Michael Goodliffe also star (888)

18.55pm Heaven Can Wait (PG) 1978

Warren Beatty plays a good-natured American Football player who is taken to Heaven prematurely and has to return to Earth in another body. Charming fantasy drama, co-starring Julie Christie, Jack Warden, Dyan Cannon, Charles Grodin and Buck Henry

21.00pm The Firm (15) 1993

Tom Cruise heads an all-star cast as a bright Harvard law graduate who's determined to escape his poor background and make the most of his education — so he's over the moon when he's head-hunted to work for a prestigious law firm, despite his wife's warnings that it's too good to be true. Sadly for them, she's right, and it's not long before he realises the company is controlled by the Mafia. Compelling thriller, adapted from the best-selling novel by John Grisham, and co-starring Gene Hackman, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Holly Hunter in an Oscar-nominated role (888)

23.40pm The Grudge (Ju-on) (15) 2003

Offbeat Japanese horror following a series of chilling events which take place in a single house, as a social worker attempts to find out what's happened to the inhabitants, and ghastly apparitions bring a terrible fate to all those who venture within the building. Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara and Yui Ichikawa star

01.25am Dr T and the Women (12) 2000

Handsome doctor Richard Gere lives a seemingly idyllic life — but when his wife has a nervous breakdown, the family skeletons seem to be falling over themselves to emerge from the closet. Only a new patient seems to offer him salvation. Deeply disappointing comedy from director Robert Altman, who thankfully does manage to squeeze some charm out of the tale — but not a lot. Helen Hunt, Kate Hudson, Farrah Fawcett and Liv Tyler are among the cast trying to wring emotion out of their badly written characters

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15.00pm Green for Danger (PG) 1946

Side-splitting, classic comedy thriller set in a rural English emergency hospital during World War Two. The remarkable Alastair Sim stars as a Scotland Yard inspector investigating a series of bizarre murders in the operating theatre — and he soon formulates a complex and cunning plan to reveal which of the suspects is actually the ruthless killer. With Sally Gray, Trevor Howard, Leo Genn and Rosamund John (888)

16.50pm Whisper of the Heart (U) 1995

A well-read schoolgirl meets a strange boy who manages to annoy and charm her at the same time. Inspired by the lad's unusual ambition to live in Italy and make violins, the bookworm vows to realise her own dream of writing a story. Simple and colourful Japanese animation, written by respected anime creator Hayao Miyazaki, and directed by Yoshifumi Kondo. With the voices of Youko Honna, Kazuo Takahashi and Takashi Tachibana

19.00pm Project X (PG) 1987

A military airman is assigned to work at a secret establishment where chimpanzees are supposedly being trained to operate flight simulators — but discovers the true nature of the research and resolves to set them free. Drama, starring Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, Bill Sadler and Jonathan Stark

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 Personal Services (18) 1987

Julie Walters stars in this witty look at British attitudes toward sex. Loosely based on the life of celebrated madam and media celebrity Cynthia Payne, the film charts a woman's rise from struggling cafe waitress to supplier of kinky sexual services for the rich, famous and needy. With Alec McCowen, Shirley Stelfox and Tim Woodward

00.45am Notre Musique (12) 2004

Jean-Luc Godard's demanding exploration of war uses Dante's Divine Comedy as a launch pad to reveal three aspects of conflict, as the camera captures harrowing battle scenes, a journalist's search for answers in post-war Sarajevo, and an idyllic beach protected by soldiers. The surreal drama challenges preconceptions and gives viewers plenty to think about. With Sarah Adler, Nade Dieu and an appearance from the director himself

02.15am La Belle et La Bete (PG) 1946

Jean Cocteau's superb fairy tale fantasy based on the popular story of Beauty and the Beast, about a girl who sacrifices herself to save her father and becomes imprisoned by a wolf-like creature who gradually wins her heart. Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila Parely, Nane Germon and Michel Auclair star in this mesmerising and beautifully crafted offering

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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)

16.55pm The Man in Grey (U) 1943

An aristocratic girl extends the hand of charity to an impoverished friend — who responds by attempting to steal her husband. Entertaining melodrama, starring James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Margaret Lockwood and Stewart Granger (888)

18.40pm Jean de Florette (PG) 1986

A newcomer to a French farming community falls foul of his scheming peasant neighbours in a dispute over water supplies. Director Claude Berri's superb drama deservedly won international acclaim, thanks to the beautiful photography and affecting performances from a cast including Yves Montand, Gerard Depardieu and Daniel Auteuil. Based on the novel by Marcel Pagnol, this triumph of cinema was followed by a sequel, Manon des Sources

21.00pm The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (15) 1991
Leslie Nielsen returns as disaster-prone police detective Frank Drebin, who uncovers a plot to kill a solar energy expert, and sets about bringing the perpetrators to justice. Gag-riddled slapstick comedy sequel in the Airplane! mould, with Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, Richard Griffiths and OJ Simpson

22.35pm Glory (15) 1989

Historical drama chronicling the story of the first black soldiers to fight in the American Civil War, and the inexperienced officer given the job of training them. Starring Matthew Broderick, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, who received an Oscar for his performance (888)

00.55am 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, while Sean Bean is set to fill Hauer's shoes in a forthcoming remake (888)

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15.00pm 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)

17.10pm Johnny Guitar (PG) 1953

Brilliant offbeat Western about the conflict between the proprietress of a gambling joint and a righteous lady banker who wants her run out of town. Joan Crawford and Mercedes McCambridge are on startling form as the feuding pair, while support comes courtesy of Sterling Hayden, Ernest Borgnine and John Carradine

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 Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (12) 1994
Leslie Nielsen reprises his role as police detective Frank Drebin, who somehow always manages to get the job done despite his staggering ineptitude. Here he attempts to retire from the force and settle down with his curvaceous lady friend Jane (Priscilla Presley), but is lured back by the opportunity of foiling an undercover terrorist plot. Cue general bedlam as the clueless cop proceeds to blaze a trail of destruction across an unsuspecting America. Spoof thriller, also starring OJ Simpson, George Kennedy and Anna Nicole Smith

22.35pm Blackball (15) 2003

A rebellious bowls player is kicked out of his stuffy local club — but they soon realise they need his considerable talent to win a famous victory against a talented Australian team. Unimaginative comedy, starring Paul Kaye, James Cromwell, Bernard Cribbins and Johnny Vegas

00.20am Celine and Julie Go Boating (15) 1974

Celebrated French comedy-drama about a librarian and a magician who find themselves drawn into a strange friendship with two phantoms haunting a spooky old house. Starring Juliet Berto, Dominique Labourier and Bulle Ogier

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15.00pm The Wolf Man (PG) 1941

The son of a wealthy man returns home, and promptly falls for a local girl — but it's not long before all thoughts of romance are driven from his mind following a bite from a werewolf, which leaves him suffering a nightmarish transformation each time the full moon rises. Universal horror which still retains much of its power, starring Lon Chaney Jnr, Bela Lugosi, Claude Rains and Evelyn Ankers

16.20pm 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

17.35pm Brief Encounter (PG) 1945

David Lean's classic romantic melodrama, telling the story of a suburban housewife who finds herself falling in love with a married doctor she meets by chance at a railway station. Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard are superb, underplaying the star-crossed pair to perfection in a gorgeous, timeless tale that still retains the power to enchant. Stanley Holloway, Cyril Raymond and Valentine Dyall also star (888)

19.15pm Dancing at Lughnasa (PG) 1998

Slow-paced drama adaptated from the acclaimed stage play, chronicling the lives of five unmarried sisters in Thirties Ireland, whose world is turned upside down by the arrival of their missionary brother. Michael Gambon, Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Kathy Burke, Sophie Thompson and Rhys Ifans fill out the impressive cast (888)

21.00pm One Hour Photo (15) 2002

A lonely photo technician becomes obsessed with an apparently perfect family whose pictures he develops — and when he suspects their domestic harmony is under threat, he resolves to do whatever it takes to keep them together. Thriller, with Robin Williams taking another step away from the endearing characters he was best known for during the 1990s. Also featuring Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Gary Cole and Dylan Smith (888)

22.50pm 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)

00.35am The Believer (15) 2001

A neo-Nazi tries to conceal his Jewish background from his fellow skinheads, inciting a campaign of violence against the “enemy” — but as events escalate, his hidden past comes to the fore. Psychological drama, starring Ryan Gosling, Billy Zane and Summer Phoenix

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15.00pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957

Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of pilot Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German PoW who repeatedly escaped from British prison camps. After being moved to Montreal, he managed to break out and make it into America in an attempt to rejoin his squadron. Colin Gordon, Terence Alexander and Michael Goodliffe also star (888)

17.10pm The Million Pound Note (U) 1954

Two eccentric multi-millionaires enlist a seaman to settle a bet that a man could live without spending money, provided he already has plenty of it. Amiable comedy adapted from a story by Mark Twain, starring Gregory Peck, Jane Griffiths, Joyce Grenfell and Wilfrid Hyde White (888)

18.55pm Heaven Can Wait (PG) 1978

Warren Beatty plays a good-natured American Football player who is taken to Heaven prematurely and has to return to Earth in another body. Charming fantasy drama, co-starring Julie Christie, Jack Warden, Dyan Cannon, Charles Grodin and Buck Henry

21.00pm The Gift (15) 2000

A clairvoyant woman's life is turned upside down when her sixth sense allows her to unravel the mystery behind a girl's disappearance. However, a dramatic series of events forces her to wonder whether she's led the police to the right man. Sam Raimi's atmospheric supernatural thriller is bolstered by excellent performances from the cast, including Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves, Hilary Swank and Giovanni Ribisi (888)

23.05pm Short Cuts (18) 1993

Robert Altman's adaptation of Raymond Carver's acclaimed short stories follows a group of suburbanites — ranging from psychotic bakers and philandering traffic cops to children's entertainers and telephone sex-line girls — as their paths cross during one long, hot LA summer. The all-star cast includes Andie MacDowell, Tim Robbins, Tom Waits, Jack Lemmon, Frances McDormand, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Matthew Modine

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15.00pm The Silent Enemy (PG) 1958

Laurence Harvey plays an ace British frogman on a daring sabotage mission to destroy the Italian fleet. His cunning scheme involves hijacking an enemy midget submarine and filling it with explosives, before sending it back to its original location. World War Two adventure boasting some astonishing underwater sequences. With John Clements, Dawn Addams, Michael Craig and Sid James (888)

17.10pm The Spanish Gardener (U) 1956

Insecure diplomat Michael Hordern becomes increasingly jealous of his son's growing friendship with Spanish groundsman Dirk Bogarde. As his concern grows, he vows to take drastic steps to put an end to their bond — but his foolhardy actions lead to tragedy. Absorbing, well-judged drama based on the novel by AJ Cronin, with the fine cast also including Jon Whiteley, Cyril Cusack and Geoffrey Keen (888)

19.00pm Project X (PG) 1987

A military airman is assigned to work at a secret establishment where chimpanzees are supposedly being trained to operate flight simulators — but discovers the true nature of the research and resolves to set them free. Drama, starring Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, Bill Sadler and Jonathan Stark

21.00pm The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (15) 1991

Leslie Nielsen returns as disaster-prone police detective Frank Drebin, who uncovers a plot to kill a solar energy expert, and sets about bringing the perpetrators to justice. Gag-riddled slapstick comedy sequel in the Airplane! mould, with Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, Richard Griffiths and OJ Simpson

22.35pm The Big Lebowski (18) 1998

A case of mistaken identity forces an ageing hippie to divide his time between trying to win a bowling tournament and searching for a wealthy industrialist's kidnapped wife, getting involved with assorted bizarre characters in the process. Side-splittingly funny and frequently surreal comedy from the Coen brothers, starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro (888)

00.50am Personal Services (18) 1987

Julie Walters stars in this witty look at British attitudes toward sex. Loosely based on the life of celebrated madam and media celebrity Cynthia Payne, the film charts a woman's rise from struggling cafe waitress to supplier of kinky sexual services for the rich, famous and needy. With Alec McCowen, Shirley Stelfox and Tim Woodward

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15.00pm Uncle Silas (PG) 1947

Jean Simmons stars as a 17-year-old heiress who is sent to live with her seemingly benevolent uncle following the death of her father. However, the old man is actually only interested in the girl's money — and it's not long before her life is threatened by his dark and devious designs. Period melodrama saved from the doldrums by fine performances from the ensemble cast, including Derrick De Marney, Derek Bond, Esmond Knight and Katrina Paxinou

17.15pm 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)

19.25pm P'Tang Yang Kipperbang (PG) 1982

Touching comedy drama set in 1948, starring John Albasiny as a 14-year-old schoolboy coming to terms with the postwar world and full of romantic longing for his beautiful classmate. With Alison Steadman, Abigail Cruttenden and Robert Urquhart. Written by Jack Rosenthal and directed by Michael Apted (888)

21.00pm The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (12) 1994

Leslie Nielsen reprises his role as police detective Frank Drebin, who somehow always manages to get the job done despite his staggering ineptitude. Here he attempts to retire from the force and settle down with his curvaceous lady friend Jane (Priscilla Presley), but is lured back by the opportunity of foiling an undercover terrorist plot. Cue general bedlam as the clueless cop proceeds to blaze a trail of destruction across an unsuspecting America. Spoof thriller, also starring OJ Simpson, George Kennedy and Anna Nicole Smith

22.35pm 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, while Sean Bean is set to fill Hauer's shoes in a forthcoming remake (888)

00.25am The Newton Boys (15) 1998

Richard Linklater's exhilarating gangster drama focusing on four brothers who embark on a bank-robbing spree in the heady days of Twenties America. Based on a true story, the film reveals how their adherence to a strict moral code made them nationwide heroes, despite their criminal activities. Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke and Vincent D'Onofrio head the cast

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15.00pm (GMT) Johnny Guitar (PG) 1953

Brilliant offbeat Western about the conflict between the proprietress of a gambling joint and a righteous lady banker who wants her run out of town. Joan Crawford and Mercedes McCambridge are on startling form as the feuding pair, while support comes courtesy of Sterling Hayden, Ernest Borgnine and John Carradine

17.10pm 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)

19.00pm Congo (12) 1995

A mismatched group of explorers venture deep into the jungle in search of King Solomon's diamond-rich mines — little prepared for the horrors awaiting them. Dismal thriller based on Michael Crichton's novel, starring Dylan Walsh, Tim Curry, Laura Linney and Ernie Hudson

21.00pm One Hour Photo (15) 2002

A lonely photo technician becomes obsessed with an apparently perfect family whose pictures he develops — and when he suspects their domestic harmony is under threat, he resolves to do whatever it takes to keep them together. Thriller, with Robin Williams taking another step away from the endearing characters he was best known for during the 1990s. Also featuring Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Gary Cole and Dylan Smith (888)

22.50pm Glory (15) 1989

Historical drama chronicling the story of the first black soldiers to fight in the American Civil War, and the inexperienced officer given the job of training them. Starring Matthew Broderick, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, who received an Oscar for his performance (888)

01.10am The Believer (15) 2001

A neo-Nazi tries to conceal his Jewish background from his fellow skinheads, inciting a campaign of violence against the “enemy” — but as events escalate, his hidden past comes to the fore. Psychological drama, starring Ryan Gosling, Billy Zane and Summer Phoenix

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15.00pm The Million Pound Note (U) 1954

Two eccentric multi-millionaires enlist a seaman to settle a bet that a man could live without spending money, provided he already has plenty of it. Amiable comedy adapted from a story by Mark Twain, starring Gregory Peck, Jane Griffiths, Joyce Grenfell and Wilfrid Hyde White (888)

16.40pm 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)

18.50pm Manon des Sources (PG) 1986

French drama about an isolated shepherdess who is horrified to learn the truth behind her father's death and ruthlessly seeks revenge on those responsible. However, her actions lead inevitably to tragedy. Claude Berri's beautiful sequel to Jean de Florette boasts powerful performances from the cast, which includes Emmanuelle Beart, Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil and Elisabeth Depardieu

21.00pm Pitch Black (15) 2000

A spacecraft crashes, marooning the few survivors on a barren planet where darkness brings an attack from seemingly indestructible aliens intent on killing them all. Their only hope of survival lies with a convicted murderer, but they're understandably reluctant to place their lives in his hands. Gritty sci-fi horror, with Vin Diesel on chilling form, alongside Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Keith David and Rhiana Griffith (888)

23.00pm Southern Comfort (18) 1981

Director Walter Hill's tense thriller makes for difficult viewing, but it's well worth the effort. It follows the journey of a team of gung-ho National Guardsmen who become lost while making their way through the Louisiana swamps — and end up having to battle beleaguered Cajuns determined to get rid of them at any cost. Starring Powers Boothe, Keith Carradine, Fred Ward and Franklyn Seales

01.00am Tropical Malady (15) 2004

A soldier falls for a local boy, but when his awkward affection is rejected he directs his anger into searching for a predator that is rumoured to be a mysterious shape-changing spirit. Apichatpong Weerasethakul's experimental drama, which offers beautiful photography and a stirring soundtrack, but may leave viewers confused as the story shifts into a dark exploration of fear. With Banlop Lomnoi and Sakda Kaewbuadee

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15.00pm Uncle Silas (PG) 1947

Jean Simmons stars as a 17-year-old heiress who is sent to live with her seemingly benevolent uncle following the death of her father. However, the old man is actually only interested in the girl's money — and it's not long before her life is threatened by his dark and devious designs. Period melodrama saved from the doldrums by fine performances from the ensemble cast, including Derrick De Marney, Derek Bond, Esmond Knight and Katrina Paxinou

17.00pm Gentleman's Agreement (U) 1947

A seasoned journalist pretends to be Jewish to gain first-hand experience of anti-Semitism, but isn't prepared for the torrent of racial abuse he receives. Warts-and-all drama, starring Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield and Celeste Holm

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 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)

23.05pm Pacific Heights (15) 1990

Veteran British director John Schlesinger, the mastermind behind acclaimed dramas including Far from the Madding Crowd and Midnight Cowboy, delivers thrills in spadefuls in this taut offering, which stars Melanie Griffith and Matthew Modine. They play a couple who purchase their dream house and rent out an apartment to enigmatic bachelor Michael Keaton — who soon shows a sinister side to his nature, making their lives hell in an attempt to take over the property. Laurie Metcalf, Dorian Harewood and Griffith's mother Tippi Hedren also star (888)

01.05am Deep Red (18) 1975

A speaker at a telepathy conference claims a killer is not only in the audience, but will strike again that night — and promptly ends up murdered himself. Psychological thriller from director Dario Argento, starring David Hemmings and Dario Nicolodi (888)

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15.00pm The Long Memory (PG) 1952

A man is released from prison after serving a 12-year sentence for a crime he didn't commit, and immediately sets about tracking down the group who framed him for murder, which includes his former girlfriend. But it's not long before he stumbles upon a shocking secret which leaves him all the more determined to exact revenge. Taut, engaging thriller, starring John Mills, Elizabeth Sellars, John McCallum and Geoffrey Keen

16.55pm Victim (PG) 1961

Intense, ground-breaking thriller, with Dirk Bogarde playing a secretly gay barrister who risks his reputation, marriage and career to hunt down conniving blackmailers preying on homosexual men. Bogarde's bold decision to play this role shocked many fans, and while some elements of this movie are very dated, it marked a major shift in social attitudes. Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price and Anthony Nicholls co-star. Directed by Basil Dearden

18.50pm War Games (PG) 1983

Entertaining hi-tech adventure, starring Matthew Broderick as a precocious teenager who unwittingly hacks into America's military computer system and almost causes a nuclear war between the superpowers. The flashing screens and bulky equipment may look rather dated, but the story is still just as relevant — and intriguing. With Dabney Coleman, John Wood and Ally Sheedy

21.00pm The Gift (15) 2000

A clairvoyant woman's life is turned upside down when her sixth sense allows her to unravel the mystery behind a girl's disappearance. However, a dramatic series of events forces her to wonder whether she's led the police to the right man. Sam Raimi's atmospheric supernatural thriller is bolstered by excellent performances from the cast, including Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves, Hilary Swank and Giovanni Ribisi (888)

23.05pm The Football Factory (18) 2004

Powerful and brutal documentary-style drama following a soccer fan immersed in a violent counter-culture, who begins questioning his actions when he's plagued by nightmares. Danny Dyer, Frank Harper and Neil Maskell star

00.50am Shaolin Soccer (PG) 2001

Shaolin monks are forced to take menial jobs to earn enough for a few crusts — but look set to hit the big-time when a football coach realises their high-kicking skills will come in mighty handy on the pitch. However, if they're to win fame and fortune, they must defeat a team of nefarious, steroid-popping super-players. Blockbusting martial arts comedy, boasting fantastic action sequences bolstered by superb animation. Stephen Chow directs and stars, alongside Vicki Zhao, Ng Man Tat and Patrick Tse

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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

17.15pm The Iron Petticoat (U) 1956

Bob Hope stars as a US Air Force officer who tries to convince renowned Russian pilot Katharine Hepburn of the benefits of life in the West. Enjoyable military comedy hampered by a few bumpy patches, but the sparks fly between leading pair Hope and Hepburn — surprising really, since their off-screen relationship was notoriously acrimonious. James Robertson Justice and Robert Helpmann co-star

19.00pm Congo (12) 1995

A mismatched group of explorers venture deep into the jungle in search of King Solomon's diamond-rich mines — little prepared for the horrors awaiting them. Dismal thriller based on Michael Crichton's novel, starring Dylan Walsh, Tim Curry, Laura Linney and Ernie Hudson

21.00pm The Good Girl (15) 2002

A woman nearing the end of her tether thanks to her dead-end job, slovenly husband and the trivialities of small-town life finds herself drawn toward a disaffected youth with a refreshing attitude. Comedy drama, with a remarkable lead performance from Jennifer Aniston. Jake Gyllenhaal, John C Reilly, Tim Blake Nelson and Zooey Deschanel make up the impressive supporting cast

22.45pm The Big Lebowski (18) 1998

A case of mistaken identity forces an ageing hippie to divide his time between trying to win a bowling tournament and searching for a wealthy industrialist's kidnapped wife, getting involved with assorted bizarre characters in the process. Side-splittingly funny and frequently surreal comedy from the Coen brothers, starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro

01.00am The Newton Boys (15) 1998

Richard Linklater's exhilarating gangster drama focusing on four brothers who embark on a bank-robbing spree in the heady days of Twenties America. Based on a true story, the film reveals how their adherence to a strict moral code made them nationwide heroes, despite their criminal activities. Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke and Vincent D'Onofrio head the cast

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15.00pm The Silent Enemy (PG) 1958

Laurence Harvey plays an ace British frogman on a daring sabotage mission to destroy the Italian fleet. His cunning scheme involves hijacking an enemy midget submarine and filling it with explosives, before sending it back to its original location. World War Two adventure boasting some astonishing underwater sequences. With John Clements, Dawn Addams, Michael Craig and Sid James (888)

17.05pm The Silver Fleet (PG) 1943

The chief of a Dutch shipyard finds himself shunned by his neighbours and loved ones for helping the Nazis create a new kind of submarine. Little do they suspect he's come up with a plan to destroy his latest creation — as well as those who ordered him to build it. Excellent World War Two melodrama, starring Ralph Richardson, Esmond Knight, Googie Withers and Frederick Burtwell

18.45pm Tea with Mussolini (PG) 1999

A group of eccentric and outspoken women living in Florence during the tense pre-war years of the 1930s experience the ups and downs of parenthood when they decide to adopt a local lad disowned by his father. However, as international hostilities break out, their happy existence comes under threat. Lush drama, bolstered by a host of colourful and well-sketched characters, perfectly played by Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Cher and Lily Tomlin (888)

21.00pm Pitch Black (15) 2000

A spacecraft crashes, marooning the few survivors on a barren planet where darkness brings an attack from seemingly indestructible aliens intent on killing them all. Their only hope of survival lies with a convicted murderer, but they're understandably reluctant to place their lives in his hands. Gritty sci-fi horror, with Vin Diesel on chilling form, alongside Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Keith David and Rhiana Griffith (888)

23.00pm Taxi Driver (18) 1976

Martin Scorsese's acclaimed, haunting and sometimes disturbing drama, with Robert De Niro giving an incredible and unforgettable performance as unhinged and alienated New York cabbie Travis Bickle. He seeks solace in doomed relationships with a political campaigner and a child prostitute — before being driven to commit a final act of insane violence. With Cybill Shepherd, Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel and Peter Boyle. Unmissable stuff

01.10am Vendredi Soir (15) 2003

A woman feels trapped as she prepares to move in with her boyfriend — and a chance encounter with a stranger during a traffic jam draws her into a passionate relationship. Intense drama, starring Valerie Lemercier, Vincent Lindon and Helene de Saint Pere

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